Community Oncology Practices Are Feeling Pandemic Pressure
Community oncology practices already have been hit hard for a number of years, and the COVID-19 pandemic may make the situation worse. But as hospitals try to keep immune-compromised people out, this could result in a shift to these community practices for cancer care, say some industry experts.
A recently released Community Oncology Alliance (COA) practice report shows that from January 2008 through April 2020, 1,748 community oncology clinics and/or practices have shut down, been acquired by hospitals, undergone mergers, sent patients elsewhere or faced financial struggles.
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