North Idaho Clinics Become Part of OneOncology

OneOncology, a physician-led national platform empowering independent oncology practices, and Beacon Clinic, a physician-owned multispecialty practice with 11 providers treating patients at 2 clinics, have finalized a partnership that will enhance the delivery of cancer care services across north Idaho.

The practice serving northern Idaho becomes the 26th to join OneOncology since its founding in 2018. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the managed services organization now covers 1300 cancer care providers who serve 747,000 patients across 420 sites. OneOncology’s platform offers its partners services such as group purchasing, operational optimization, data analytics, practice growth, and clinical innovation, including pathways.

David Bartels, DO | Image credit: Beacon Clinic

Beacon Clinic has 4 medical oncologists, a radiation oncologist, a rheumatologist, and 5 advanced practice providers who treat patients at clinics in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, Idaho. The practice, which was founded in 2018 by David Bartels, DO, and Krista Bartels, JD, offers patients services across the continuum of cancer care including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, clinical trials, in-house oral medication dispensing, and onsite phlebotomy services. In addition, Beacon has strong relationships within the Idaho medical community and an extensive network of cancer care specialists and providers across the country. These deep ties within the Idaho community and nationally foster care continuity for their patients.

"The physicians at Beacon Clinic are among the most trusted cancer caregivers in Idaho, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the OneOncology platform," Jeff Patton, MD, CEO, OneOncology, said in a statement. "We look forward to working with our new partners to help their practice grow, add services along the continuum of care to their clinics, and continue bringing world-class cancer care to north Idaho."

By joining the OneOncology platform, Beacon Clinic will maintain its independence and have access to a comprehensive platform of clinical, operational, and technological resources that support comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care. The partnership will empower Beacon Clinic's team of providers with real-time clinical insights, proven technological tools, collaborative research opportunities, and operational solutions to challenges that community practices face, ultimately enhancing their patients' care in north Idaho.

"Providing the highest quality of patient care to our community has been an absolute dream come true for the entire Beacon Clinic team," said Dr David Bartels. "By partnering with OneOncology, we plan to grow and expand the cancer care and multidisciplinary services we provide, so our patients can continue to receive cutting-edge, world-class care without having to travel long distances, be away from their support system, and receive care outside of their community."