By Brian J. Huber, DVM, ABVP

We have hospital proformas based upon the income and expenses of cancer care with Oncura Partners. Use of the OCMS removes many management issues from the day to day need within your hospital. Some important considerations of the “business” around oncology care. By using Oncura Partners OCMS:

1.    There is NO ordering, inventory management, mixing or hazardous waste management issues for your hospital.

2.    All chemo administration Safety gear for 2 people is sent with every order.

3.    Every Chemotherapy administration should have separate item charges for: Chemo Administration fee, Hospital supplies fee and Hazardous waste fee. This should be built into the practice software as codes tied to all chemotherapy administration.

4.    All patient decisions are managed by the Oncologist and attending veterinarian. The oversight of our specialist provides significant comfort for busy practitioners.

5.    Managing oncology cases in your hospital DRIVES services like: chemistries, complete blood counts, urinalysis, radiographs, ultrasound, cytopathology samples, surgeries (when indicated), long term patient care, additional pharmacy distribution to support patients.

If you give the Pet Parent the option to obtain cancer care with YOU, versus an immediate referral, we know that over 90+ % will stay right where they are comfortable. You have often seen this pet all its life. At this stressful time, most pet parents are much happier dealing with these health concerns with a friendly and familiar face – YOU and your staff.

The treatment protocol and long term care that is generated from proper cancer management is truly paraprofessional (technician) driven service revenue. This makes even more economic sense to the hospitals bottom line. Cancer care also provides a unique interaction with the client and staff, a true bonding experience. The vast majority of technicians appreciate the chance to expand on their knowledge base and increase their own productivity through patient care in cancer management. Oncura Partners is there every step of the way to assist your hospital in providing a high quality cancer care service. You can immediately differentiate your hospital from others in the area by providing a more complete cancer care system with Oncura Partners supporting you and your staff.

About the Author
Brian Huber has acquired over 28 years of experience in the practice of small animal Veterinary Medicine and the Business of Animal Health. His experience has dealt with advanced medical and diagnostic therapies and investigational products/devices. He has had the opportunity to work with veterinarians from across the U.S and Canada. A graduate of Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine – 1986, He is a Founder/Partner of the Animal Hospital of Rowlett & Diagnostic Center, founded in 1988, and a Founder/Partner of the Animal Hospital of Heath, founded in 2005. His practice has been AAHA certified hospital since 1990. He has been certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in the Canine and Feline Specialty, since 1994. He and his partner have been Members of Veterinary Study Groups - VMG4 since 2001. He founded Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 1991 – the first mobile Ultrasound and Endoscopy service in Texas, which operated until 1994. He was a National Speaker/Educator for Luxar CO2 Lasers in small animal surgery, from 1996-2000. He is the President and Founder of Oncura Partners – an online cancer management system for small animal practitioners. Founded in 1999. He was the Chief Medical Officer and Consultant for Strategic Pharmaceutical Solutions from 2002 thru 2005. He had been the Chief Medical Officer for VetSource from 2003 thru 2011. He was the current Chief Medical Officer for Stason Animal Health, from 2008 - 2012. He is a partner and Chief Medical Officer in BioPharma Products, LLC since 2009 and currently holds this position. Most recently he is a current Partner in Oncura Partners Holdings, Inc. and Oncura Partners Diagnostics, LLC.