CERRITOS, Calif., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Oncology Institute, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOI) (“TOI”), one of the largest value-based oncology groups in the United States, announced today that Kristin England has joined the organization as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective July 7, 2025. In this newly established role, England will oversee Enterprise Central Business Operations and Technology Strategy and Enablement across TOI’s expanding national footprint. England brings over two decades of le ...

BEIJING, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Concord Healthcare Group Co., Ltd. ("Concord Healthcare"), a subsidiary of Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (the "Company") (NYSE: CCM), which subsidiary is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKSE") under the stock code 2453.HK, announced that on July 11, 2025, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center, a subsidiary of Concord Healthcare, successfully completed the first proton therapy treatment in China for a patient with choroida ...

[Applause] All right. So, today I'm going to talk to you about cancer and about three very important words. You have cancer.I remember those words sort of tumbling out of my mouth. They weren't elegantly polished in the way I had sort of learned in medical school, actually here at Duke, sitting in the building across the street. They didn't have any of the the poignant pauses that I had practiced in the mirror on my first day as a doctor at the University of Chicago.None of the elegance, just words. Sort of ...

Rural Healthcare Challenges - Rural cancer patients face later diagnoses, increased uninsurance/underinsurance, and worse outcomes due to their location [8] - The "rural cancer gap" shows widening mortality rate disparities between rural and urban areas since 1999 [8] - Nearly 20% of Americans live in rural areas, but only 3% of oncologists practice there [9] - Kansas rural provider to patient ratio exceeds 500 to 1, compared to urban areas closer to 80 to 1 [12] - 140 hospitals have closed in the past 10 years, with a projection of 600 more at imminent risk [13] - Cancer care accounts for 30-40% of hospital revenue nationwide, but is increasingly diverted to urban centers [13][14] - Hospitals are closing at a rate of two per month [15] - Only 2% of clinical trials are offered in rural areas, creating "clinical trial deserts" [15] Proposed Solutions - Expand Medicaid, support rural providers with loan forgiveness and flexible training, and decentralize clinical trials via mobile units and telemedicine [17] - Change the narrative around rural cancer patients and value them [18] - Implement technology innovation, such as hub and spoke models and empowering community navigators with technology [19] - The rural oncology home model partners patients with local providers and leverages telehealth to access specialized oncologists [20]

Nevada-based community oncology practice opens its third Nevada location, expanding oncology care access for Clark County area patientsHENDERSON, Nev., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community oncology practice Hope Cancer Care of Nevada, a partner practice of American Oncology Network (AON), is pleased to announce that patients now have an additional choice for oncology and hematology services in Clark County due to its continued expansion in Nevada with a new location opening in Henderson. The addition ...

Core Insights - Florida Oncology and Hematology has relocated its Health Parkway clinic in Naples to a larger suite to enhance cancer care for the Collier County community [1][4] - The new clinic offers expanded services including PET services, an infusion room, private exam rooms, in-house lab and pathology services, and an onsite specialty pharmacy [3][4] - The practice is part of the American Oncology Network, which supports community-based oncology practices and provides additional patient care services [6][9] Company Overview - Florida Oncology and Hematology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders, serving patients in Cape Coral, Clearwater, Fort Myers, and Naples [10] - The practice is committed to delivering personalized care plans and high-quality treatment in a supportive environment [5][10] - American Oncology Network, founded in 2018, represents over 290 providers across 21 states and focuses on value-based care to improve patient outcomes [9]

Core Viewpoint - The integration of Adaptive Biotechnologies' clonoSEQ test for measurable residual disease (MRD) assessment into Flatiron Health's OncoEMR platform enhances access to MRD testing for clinicians, improving treatment decision-making for blood cancer patients [1][2][3][4]. Company Overview - Adaptive Biotechnologies is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on translating the genetics of the adaptive immune system into clinical products for disease diagnosis and treatment [8][9]. - Flatiron Health is a healthtech company dedicated to advancing point-of-care solutions in oncology, utilizing data to improve cancer care [10]. Product Integration - The clonoSEQ test will be integrated into OncoEMR, allowing over 4,500 clinicians across 1,000 community-based cancer care locations in the U.S. to order and review MRD testing results directly within the EMR [2][4]. - This integration aims to streamline access to MRD data, enabling community clinicians to make more informed treatment decisions for blood cancer patients [3][4]. Clinical Significance - clonoSEQ is the first FDA-cleared in vitro diagnostic test for detecting and tracking MRD in multiple myeloma, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, among other lymphoid cancers [5][6]. - The test can detect one cancer cell in one million healthy cells, providing precise monitoring of MRD over time, which is crucial for predicting patient outcomes and informing treatment strategies [6][7]. Market Impact - The integration of clonoSEQ into OncoEMR is expected to enhance the efficiency of testing workflows and provide real-time insights into patients' disease status, ultimately improving patient care in community oncology settings [2][4][11].

CERRITOS, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Oncology Institute, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOI) (“TOI”), one of the largest value-based oncology groups in the United States, announced today that effective July 1, it will be the exclusive oncology provider for over 80,000 Medicaid patients associated with SilverSummit Healthplan in Nevada. TOI is known for bringing state-of-the-art cancer care to the communities it serves, and their presence in the Las Vegas market will provide enhanced access to care and hig ...

Company Overview - Akari Therapeutics is an oncology biotechnology company focused on developing novel immuno-oncology payload antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment [2][4] - The company has developed its first novel payload, PH1, which is a spliceosome inhibitor designed to disrupt RNA splicing within cells, differentiating it from current ADC payloads [4] Recent Developments - Akari Therapeutics recently participated in a Virtual Investor segment where CEO Abizer Gaslightwala discussed the issuance of India Patent No. 562,919 for "Thailanstatin Analogs," which covers claims for its PH1 payload and ADC technology [3] - The PH1 payload has shown significant activity in preclinical studies, inducing cancer cell death and activating immune cells, leading to robust and durable activity [4] Product Pipeline - The lead candidate, AKTX-101, targets the Trop2 receptor on cancer cells and utilizes a proprietary linker to deliver the PH1 payload directly into tumors [4] - AKTX-101 has demonstrated significant activity and prolonged survival in preclinical studies compared to traditional ADCs, and it has potential synergistic effects with checkpoint inhibitors [4]

Nuvalent (NUVL) Update / Briefing June 24, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and welcome to New Zealand's conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. There will be a question and answer session after the prepared remarks. Please be advised that this call is being recorded at the company's request. I would now like to turn the call over to Alex Stalcom, CFO of Nuvalent. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you all for joining us today. Earlier this morning we issued a press rele ...