Akumin Inc. and Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (SMC) announced a new partnership to expand radiation oncology services in the Nevada market. The partnership is a joint venture inclusive of two local, independent oncology physician groups, Radiation Oncology Associates (ROA) and Cancer Care Specialists (CCS). The partnership will leverage the management experience and national presence of Akumin to provide comprehensive radiation oncology resources to the joint venture partners.

CCS brings more than 40 years of personalized treatment to cancer patients, including collaboration with area hospitals. Additionally, ROA is a local physician-based practice that has served the radiation oncology needs of patients in the market for several years. ROA has in-depth knowledge of radiation therapy techniques, the most advanced technology for cancer patients and expertise in the initiation of clinical trials.