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ROSA of South Alabama will offer state-of-the-art cancer treatmentservices, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guidedradiation therapy (IGRT), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) inthe facilities. The joint venture expects to build on Gulf Coast CancerCenters' legacy of providing high-quality cancer care to the residents andvisitors to the south Alabama region. The physicians currently servingpatients at each facility will continue to provide physician services topatients being treated at the facilities. William Hixson, M.D. will serve asmedical director for each of the facilities.
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Dr. Hixson said, "When considering a partnership, we looked for a strong,growing company that not only brings business expertise to the table but, mostimportantly, also shares our passion for patient care. We look forward toworking with ASA and ROSA as we continue our mission of providing superiorcare and service to the growing number of cancer patients in the Gulf Coastarea."
Timothy Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of ASA, said, "Weare pleased to welcome the physicians and staff of Gulf Coast Cancer Centersto the ASA family. Dr. Hixson and his team are recognized in the industry asproviders of high-quality cancer care through state-of-the-art technology,treatments and procedures. We look forward to working with them to continueto provide excellent service to cancer patients in the Gulf Coast region."
Ambulatory Services of America, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, isa diversified health care services company that provides alternative siteservices in partnership with physicians. ASA, through its primarysubsidiaries Radiation Oncology Services of America, Inc. and InnovativeDialysis Systems, Inc. owns, operates and manages facilities providingradiation oncology services and dialysis services. After the formation ofROSA of South Alabama, ASA will own interests in and operate 17 radiationoncology centers and 44 dialysis centers in eleven states and the territory ofGuam.
SOURCE Ambulatory Services of America, Inc.
