For insurance plans & payers
A reliable in-network oncology partner for Orange County members
Single-point-of-contact intake, fast prior-auth turnaround, multidisciplinary cancer care, and value-based reporting — built around the carriers and case managers we work with every day.
In-network with major carriers
Anthem, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Advantage, Medi-Cal.
Single intake contact
Dedicated line and structured form for case managers and concierge teams.
Prior-auth coordination
We submit, track, and escalate authorizations across medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
Value-based reporting
Quality, utilization, and patient-reported outcome reporting tailored per plan.
Why partner with us
Reduce friction, improve outcomes, retain members
Member retention
Academic-caliber second opinions through Keck Medicine USC keep complex cases in-network instead of routing out-of-area.
Faster time-to-treatment
Most patients are contacted within one business day of referral and see an oncologist within 3–7 business days.
Lower avoidable utilization
Active care coordination reduces ED visits and unnecessary admissions during treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cancer Answers OC in-network with major commercial carriers?
Featured providers, including Keck Medicine of USC — Newport Beach, are in-network with Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare Advantage plans across Orange County. Network participation by specific plan is verified before every consultation.
How do you handle prior authorization and utilization management?
Our care coordinators submit prior authorizations directly to the carrier within one business day of clinical decision-making, track each request to closure, and escalate stalled cases. We support standard, expedited, and peer-to-peer review workflows for medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
Can case managers route members directly to your team?
Yes. We provide a single-point-of-contact intake line and a structured referral form for plan case managers and concierge programs. Members are contacted within one business day, and we close the loop with the case manager after consultation.
Do you support value-based-care and episode-of-care arrangements?
Yes. Featured providers participate in OCM/EOM-style episode bundles, value-based oncology arrangements, and quality reporting (HEDIS, OCMs). Reporting cadence and data sharing are configured per agreement.
What outcome and quality metrics can you share with payers?
Time-from-referral-to-first-consult, time-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-start, ED utilization during active treatment, prior-authorization turnaround time, and patient-reported outcomes. Custom reporting is available for plan partners.
Are second opinions and complex case reviews available for member retention?
Yes. Members can request academic-caliber second opinions through Keck Medicine USC's multidisciplinary tumor boards. This supports member retention, reduces avoidable out-of-area utilization, and improves clinical outcomes.
Talk to our payer relations team
Network agreements, case-manager onboarding, value-based arrangements, or reporting requests.
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