ECHO Associates

As an independent practice, ECHO delivers the highest quality care in a cost-effective manner. One of the ways we do this is lower cost of medications, including chemotherapy and infusions. A study in HealthAffairs found that prices paid by Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans in hospital outpatient departments were DOUBLE those paid in physician offices for biologics, chemotherapies, and other infused cancer drugs. Shifting cancer infusion care to non hospital settings, provides a large cost savings to insurers that can translate into big cost savings for patients.

Addressing health equity means tailoring treatment to a patient's needs: accommodating religious beliefs, providing financial assistance for those who need it, and breaking down language barriers. Join the July CPAN Advocacy chat on July 17 at 12 p.m. ET. Rose Gerber, MS, Director of Patient Advocacy & Education and Richard Martin III, MD, MPH, Director, Health Equity and Community Engagement, Tennessee Oncology will discuss the importance of health equity and why community oncology is at the forefront of ensuring everyone has access to treatment. Click below to register. #CommunityOncology #HealthEquity

If you are a healthcare executive or practice administrator, learn how ECHO’s Chronic Care Management program delivers high-quality, cost-effective care to over 1500+ at-risk patients between office visits. On July 30th, the ECHO team, led by Dr. Kapur, will explain how they launched their Chronic Care Management program, share the positive impact CCM has had on their oncology patients and practice, and take your questions. Click here to learn more or to register: bit.ly/4bC9Dg4

We love to hear from our patients! Every member of our team was celebrated this month for the wonderful care and attention they devote to each patient.

One of the best ways to support local, independent #communityoncology is by inviting your elected representatives to visit your practice. On Wednesday, June 12 at 12 p.m. ET, Chelsea Klock, RN, OCN, Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York, will sit down with COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, to discuss one of the best ways to do that: the Sit in My Chair program.   The Sit in My Chair program puts policymakers into the patient’s seat, taking them through the daily routine of a patient receiving treatment. Each representative gets to hear from patients and providers about the experience of treatment, why community oncology is the preferred setting for cancer treatment, and how treatment can be impeded by pharmacy benefit managers, insurers, and other middlemen. https://lnkd.in/ejXK32YN

The Connecticut Top Doctors edition is out! We are honored to have 5 of our physicians recognized for delivering best-in-class healthcare, embodying excellence in clinical care, as well as superior interpersonal skills. Congratulations Drs. Changizzadeh, Dhami, Johnson, Kapur, and Yang. #topdoctors #toponc #topdoctors2024

ECHO was pleased to attend the Healthcare Job Fair on April 26 in Norwich. Looking for a career in healthcare? Consider joining our team! Click here for openings: https://lnkd.in/ezTTdvR #nowhiring #healthcarejobs

ECHO is pleased to attend the University of Rhode Island job fair. Now hiring for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Representatives. Click here to learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/ezTTdvR #NowHiring #medicalassistant

ECHO was featured today in CT Insider. Dr. Kapur discusses how ECHO leads the way in delivering the highest quality care in a cost-effective and comprehensive manner. #communitycare #cancertreatment #clinicaltrials

Founder and CEO Trevor Maxwell is joining the Community Oncology Alliance on Wednesday, March 13 at noon ET for a conversation on their mission to reach men undergoing cancer treatment. He will be speaking to Rose Gerber, MS, COA’s director of patient advocacy and education, who leads CPAN and teaches patients how to advocate for cancer care that is high-quality, affordable, and located close to home. We hope you’ll join them for this chat as Rose and Trevor discuss Man Up’s history, what they are currently doing, and how to support men who have been newly diagnosed with cancer. Don’t miss it! Click below to register. https://lnkd.in/e3ixhxYB