US Oncology, Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

US Oncology, Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

US Oncology, Inc. (US Oncology) is a cancer care services company, engaged in the provision of services to physicians in the treatment of cancer patients. The company provides a broad range of cancer care services including practice management services that enable affiliated physicians in managing oncology practice; purchasing, distributing and managing cancer medications for medical oncologists; pharmaceutical reimbursements, diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy; and cancer research services. It also offers oral oncology therapies and care support to patients throughout the 50 states in the US. The company (previously operates as a subsidiary of US Oncology Holdings, Inc.) now operates as a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation. US Oncology is headquartered at Woodlands in Texas, the US.

In December 2010, McKesson Corporation, a major healthcare services and information technology company completed the acquisition of US Oncology. The total transaction was valued at approximately $2.2 billion, including the assumption or repayment of the outstanding debt of US Oncology and its subsidiaries.

US Oncology, Inc. Key Recent Developments…

Dec 23, 2010: US Oncology Appoints Karen Gibson As Chief Information Officer
Nov 04, 2010: US Oncology Reports Net Loss Of $3.2 Million For Q3 2010
Oct 12, 2010: US Oncology Network Recruits 1000th Patient To Phase I Oncology Trials
Sep 20, 2010: Wilshire Oncology And US Oncology Collaborate To Expand Cancer Patient Services In Southern California
Aug 16, 2010: US Oncology Announces Senior Management Changes

GlobalData’s US Oncology, Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services.

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Scope

- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – GlobalData’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list of key locations and subsidiaries of the company, including contact details.

Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company.

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List of Tables
Section 1 - About the Company
US Oncology, Inc. - Key Facts
US Oncology, Inc. - Key Employees
US Oncology, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
US Oncology, Inc. - Major Products and Services
US Oncology, Inc. - Pharmaceutical Pipeline Products Data
US Oncology, Inc., Pipeline Products by Therapy Area
US Oncology, Inc., Pipeline Products by Development Phase
US Oncology, Inc. - History
US Oncology, Inc. - Company Statement
US Oncology, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
BusinessUnit
Section 2 – Company Analysis
US Oncology, Inc. - Business Description
US Oncology, Inc. - Corporate Strategy
US Oncology, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
US Oncology, Inc. - Strengths
Strength - Industry Recognitions
Strength - Broad Portfolio of Services
Strength - Integrated Network of Operations
US Oncology, Inc. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Legal Proceedings & Lawsuits
US Oncology, Inc. - Opportunities
Opportunity - New iKnowMed Technology Platform
Opportunity - Growth Prospect: Oncology
Opportunity - Agreements and Collaborations
Opportunity - Acquisition by McKesson Corporation
US Oncology, Inc. - Threats
Threat - Uncertain R&D Outcomes
Threat - Shortage of Healthcare Professionals
Threat - Competitive Pressures
Threat - Government Regulations
US Oncology, Inc. - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company’s Lifesciences Financial Deals and Alliances
US Oncology, Inc., Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011
US Oncology, Inc., Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011
US Oncology, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Dec 23, 2010: US Oncology Appoints Karen Gibson As Chief Information Officer
Nov 04, 2010: US Oncology Reports Net Loss Of $3.2 Million For Q3 2010
Oct 12, 2010: US Oncology Network Recruits 1000th Patient To Phase I Oncology Trials
Sep 20, 2010: Wilshire Oncology And US Oncology Collaborate To Expand Cancer Patient Services In Southern California
Aug 16, 2010: US Oncology Announces Senior Management Changes
Aug 05, 2010: Redwood Regional Medical Group Collaborates With US Oncology Unite To Expand And Enhance Cancer Patient Services In Northern California
Aug 05, 2010: US Oncology Reports Net Loss Of $1.9 Million For Q2 2010
May 27, 2010: US Oncology Appoints Kevin Coker As Vice President Of US Oncology Research
May 19, 2010: Aetna And US Oncology Team Up To Improve Quality, Cost Of Cancer Care
May 06, 2010: US Oncology Reports Net Loss Of $0.1 Million For Q1 2010
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
About GlobalData
Contact Us
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