The Oncology Institute Partners with Doctors HealthCare Plans for Medicare Advantage Cancer Care.

The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation has partnered with Doctors HealthCare Plans, a Medicare Advantage plan in South Florida, to provide delegated utilization management services and clinical advisory support. The Oncology Institute will help ensure high-quality, cost-effective cancer care for Doctors HealthCare Plans members through comprehensive utilization management functions, clinical protocols, and advisory services.

CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (NASDAQ: TOI), a national leader in value-based oncology care, has announced a strategic partnership with Doctors HealthCare Plans, a Medicare Advantage plan serving members across South Florida. Under this agreement, The Oncology Institute will provide delegated utilization management services and clinical advisory support to Doctors HealthCare Plans, aiming to enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of cancer care for its members.

The partnership involves comprehensive utilization management functions for oncology services, leveraging The Oncology Institute's robust clinical protocols, medical director oversight, and technology-enabled workflows. Additionally, advisory services will be provided to support optimal oncology benefit design and evidence-based care pathways, empowering Doctors HealthCare Plans' providers to deliver personalized and clinically appropriate treatment for every patient.

This collaboration builds on The Oncology Institute's track record of managing medical cost risk across diverse, value-based arrangements. The Institute currently supports delegated risk contracts across multiple states and payer types, consistently achieving cost savings while improving quality and patient satisfaction.

Dr. Dan Virnich, CEO of The Oncology Institute, commented, "We are proud to support Doctors HealthCare Plans with our delegated UM and oncology advisory services. By combining our clinical expertise with a collaborative, data-driven approach to utilization management, we can help ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time, improving outcomes and supporting affordability across the system."

Brandon Haushalter, CEO of Doctors HealthCare Plans, added, "This partnership is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to provide high-quality, high-value care to our members. With The Oncology Institute’s leadership in oncology management and value-based care, we’re confident this collaboration will bring greater transparency, clinical rigor, and support to our providers while enhancing the member experience."

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing oncology care through smarter utilization management, setting a new standard for how health plans and specialty providers can work together to improve the cancer care journey.

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