Local Comprehensive Cancer Group is First and Only Facility in California to Receive Top Honors in Cancer Care, Hematology and Radiation Therapy
Meeting a standard of excellence and setting the standard are two different notions. The Board Certified oncologists at Epic Care, Partners in Cancer Care are the first and only facility in the state of California to earn both a certification in Medical Oncology by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) and accreditation in Radiation Oncology from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
San Francisco, CA, June 28, 2012 --(PR.com)-- artners in Cancer Care, has achieved certification through the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), for excellence in cancer care. This physician-owned practice is now the first and only facility in California to be both QOPI® certified for Medical Oncology and accredited in Radiation Oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Both programs provide a three-year certification for select practices that meet the highest standards for quality cancer care, with ongoing measurements of quality and focus on excellence.
“This achievement proves how dedicated our entire team is to providing the best possible treatment for every patient who walks through our doors,” says Jeffrey Cronk, MD, and Board Certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist who spearheaded the approval process at Epic Care. “These are more than just coveted seals and plaques that hang on our walls. This commendation is a guarantee that every patient is, and always will be, provided state-of-the-art modalities of treatment in a safe and accountable environment at each of our East Bay Care Centers.”
Bimal Patel, MD, Managing Partner at Epic Care, says, “This accolade is proof of our vow to offer patients comprehensive cancer care without sacrificing the compassion and exactness we insist our physicians possess.” Dr. Patel explains, “We want to set the care standards in our community, not just meet them.”
“Cancer patients and their families should expect nothing less than accountability and the highest level from their cancer care providers,” says Allen S. Lichter, MD, CEO of ASCO and President of the QOPI Certification Program. “QOPI participation reflects a commitment to quality of care that leads to fundamental changes in the clinical practice of oncology. Oncology practices that commit to quality and safety are those that provide the most optimal cancer care. The Certification Program helps practices determine whether they are providing the best treatment and care possible to their patients, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement in the hematology-oncology outpatient practice.”
“This is not an overnight process,” Dr. Cronk explains. “Our entire Cancer program is continuously evaluated on core standards including treatment planning, chemotherapy preparation and administration, and of course patient safety.”
“We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, inclusive cancer care, using proven state-of-the-art treatments across the spectrum,” explains K. Kenneth Chao, MD, Board Certified Radiation Oncologist and task force lead in Epic Care’s ACR-ASTRO accreditation process. “These programs give our patients the peace of mind that they are receiving superior cancer care and recognize the quality and hard work of our team.”
About The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO):
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 30,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. ASCO is supported by its affiliate organization, the Conquer Cancer Foundation, which funds ground-breaking research and programs that make a tangible difference in the lives of people with cancer. QOPI is a voluntary, self-assessment and improvement program launched by ASCO in 2006 to help hematology-oncology and medical oncology practices assess by comparison the quality of the care they provide to patients. For ASCO information and resources, visit www.asco.org. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at www.cancer.net.
About The American College of Radiology (ACR):
The American College of Radiology is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
About The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO):
Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, radiation oncology nurses and nurse practitioners, biologists, physician assistants and practice administrators comprise ASTRO’s nearly 10,000 members, making it the largest radiation oncology organization of its kind. These medical professionals, found at hospitals, cancer treatment centers and academic research facilities around the globe, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are critical in the fight against cancer. Together, these teams treat more than 1 million cancer patients each year.
About Epic Care, Partners in Cancer Care:
Epic Care was founded in the early 1990s to offer patients world-class cancer care locally. This physician-owned practice is the first and only facility in California to be both QOPI® certified for Medical Oncology and accredited for Radiation Oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Our philosophy is to create an innovative, compassionate and supportive environment that fosters healing of the mind, body and soul. Epic Care’s team of Board Certified experts specialize in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of cancer and blood disorders, while enhancing the quality of delivery by combining education, training and expertise with a highly personal approach. Epic Care has ten care centers located throughout the East Bay, Calif. area.
For more information about Epic Care, Partners in Cancer Care, please call (925) 778-0679 or visit www.epic-care.com.
“This achievement proves how dedicated our entire team is to providing the best possible treatment for every patient who walks through our doors,” says Jeffrey Cronk, MD, and Board Certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist who spearheaded the approval process at Epic Care. “These are more than just coveted seals and plaques that hang on our walls. This commendation is a guarantee that every patient is, and always will be, provided state-of-the-art modalities of treatment in a safe and accountable environment at each of our East Bay Care Centers.”
Bimal Patel, MD, Managing Partner at Epic Care, says, “This accolade is proof of our vow to offer patients comprehensive cancer care without sacrificing the compassion and exactness we insist our physicians possess.” Dr. Patel explains, “We want to set the care standards in our community, not just meet them.”
“Cancer patients and their families should expect nothing less than accountability and the highest level from their cancer care providers,” says Allen S. Lichter, MD, CEO of ASCO and President of the QOPI Certification Program. “QOPI participation reflects a commitment to quality of care that leads to fundamental changes in the clinical practice of oncology. Oncology practices that commit to quality and safety are those that provide the most optimal cancer care. The Certification Program helps practices determine whether they are providing the best treatment and care possible to their patients, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement in the hematology-oncology outpatient practice.”
“This is not an overnight process,” Dr. Cronk explains. “Our entire Cancer program is continuously evaluated on core standards including treatment planning, chemotherapy preparation and administration, and of course patient safety.”
“We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, inclusive cancer care, using proven state-of-the-art treatments across the spectrum,” explains K. Kenneth Chao, MD, Board Certified Radiation Oncologist and task force lead in Epic Care’s ACR-ASTRO accreditation process. “These programs give our patients the peace of mind that they are receiving superior cancer care and recognize the quality and hard work of our team.”
About The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO):
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 30,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. ASCO is supported by its affiliate organization, the Conquer Cancer Foundation, which funds ground-breaking research and programs that make a tangible difference in the lives of people with cancer. QOPI is a voluntary, self-assessment and improvement program launched by ASCO in 2006 to help hematology-oncology and medical oncology practices assess by comparison the quality of the care they provide to patients. For ASCO information and resources, visit www.asco.org. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at www.cancer.net.
About The American College of Radiology (ACR):
The American College of Radiology is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
About The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO):
Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, radiation oncology nurses and nurse practitioners, biologists, physician assistants and practice administrators comprise ASTRO’s nearly 10,000 members, making it the largest radiation oncology organization of its kind. These medical professionals, found at hospitals, cancer treatment centers and academic research facilities around the globe, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are critical in the fight against cancer. Together, these teams treat more than 1 million cancer patients each year.
About Epic Care, Partners in Cancer Care:
Epic Care was founded in the early 1990s to offer patients world-class cancer care locally. This physician-owned practice is the first and only facility in California to be both QOPI® certified for Medical Oncology and accredited for Radiation Oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Our philosophy is to create an innovative, compassionate and supportive environment that fosters healing of the mind, body and soul. Epic Care’s team of Board Certified experts specialize in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of cancer and blood disorders, while enhancing the quality of delivery by combining education, training and expertise with a highly personal approach. Epic Care has ten care centers located throughout the East Bay, Calif. area.
For more information about Epic Care, Partners in Cancer Care, please call (925) 778-0679 or visit www.epic-care.com.
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www.epic-care.com
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