Ohio Hematology Oncology Society (OHOS)

The Ohio Hematology Oncology Society was organized in 1994 to advocate for, educate and inform practicing Oncologists and Hematologists. Originally formed to represent medical Oncologists in Ohio and West Virginia, the organization has expanded its scope to include Hematologists and other professionals on the cancer care team. The Society is dedicated to assisting Oncologists and Hematologists in the delivery of the highest quality patient care by providing a forum to exchange ideas and by representing their interests and those of patients before governmental entities, insurance carriers, pharmaceutical companies and the public. We currently represent 160 physician members in Ohio. The Society is a state affiliate for the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Association of Community Cancer Centers and works closely with other health care organizations such as the American Society of Hematology, and the Ohio State Medical Association.

The Ohio Hematology Oncology Society represents over 200 physicians that specialize in the practice of Hematology and Oncology (blood disorders and cancer). The Society is a non-profit corporation formed to address the growing needs of Oncologists and Hematologists in community practice in Ohio.

Membership in the Society is open to practicing Oncologists and Hematologists in Ohio, their staff, academic institutions and corporate entities involved in the care and treatment of cancer patients.

Mission
The mission of the Society is to promote excellence in the care of patients afflicted with cancer and hematologic disorders. The Society works to:
• Promote excellence in the care of patients afflicted with cancer and hematologic disorders.
• Advance the sciences of Hematology and Oncology and improve hematologic and oncologic services to the public.
• Safeguard the rights of patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases;
• Serve as a spokesperson and liaison to governmental agencies and managed care organizations.
• Disseminate information regarding legislative and regulatory developments affecting the issues of common concern to Hematologists and Oncologists.