Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia Participating in National Veterans Choice Program

Atlanta, GA – Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia announced today that it will participate as an oncology provider for the national Veterans Choice Program (VCP). Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, which has clinics located in Conyers, Covington, Decatur, Lawrenceville, and Snellville, is part of Vantage Oncology, LLC, a leading national provider of radiation oncology services and integrated cancer care, which operates more than 50 treatment facilities in 14 states. The center is currently accepting radiation oncology patients through the program.

The Veterans Access, Choice, Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014 is a law that expands the number of options Veterans have for receiving and ensuring they have timely access to high-quality care. The VCP provides primary care, inpatient and outpatient specialty care, and mental health care for eligible Veterans when the local Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) cannot provide the services due the lack of available specialists, long wait times (30 days or more) and extraordinary distance (40 miles or more) from the Veteran’s home.

A veteran’s out-of-pocket expense will be the same as if they received treatment at their local VA facility.

“We are excited and honored to participate in the VCP as a national oncology service provider for our nation’s heroes. Our mission is provide veterans timely and convenient access to advanced, lifesaving cancer care at our specialized facilities so that they are afforded the best opportunity to beat their disease,” said Michael Fiore, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Oncology.

Beginning in November 2014, a new VA Choice Program card was sent to eligible veterans enrolled in VA health care and who seek non-VA health care. Eligible Veterans are required to contact Health Net Federal Services, LLC (Health Net) or TriWest Healthcare Alliance to obtain authorization for all medical care under the VCP. The VCP allows a Veteran to choose a non-network provider when one is not available, or has a preference for another provider. Once the Veteran contacts a Vantage Oncology treatment facility, he or she will be provided information about the physician and facility so that it can be submitted for approval.

For more information about Vantage Oncology and its centers’ participation in the Veterans Choice Program, please call 844.489.4593 or visit us at www.vantageoncology.com/veterans.

About Vantage Oncology, LLC
Founded in October 2002, Manhattan Beach, California-based Vantage Oncology, LLC is a leading national provider of radiation oncology services and integrated cancer care. The company’s founding principles were to address the growing need among cancer patients, hospitals and physicians for accessible and advanced cancer treatments. Vantage Oncology currently operates 50 treatment facilities in 14 states. For more information about Vantage Oncology, visit www.vantageoncology.com.