Q: WHAT IS CHOC?

A: CHOC is POHMS’ sister for-profit corporation formed to function exclusively as a GPO for its members.  The CHOC mission is to assist administrators and physicians in the management of hematology oncology practices.

Q: WHY WAS CHOC FORMED?

A: CHOC was formed to help POHMS’ members manage the largest expense (drugs) in the community oncology practice.  In order to maintain that vision, POHMS and the GPO committee devised a strategy to obtain greater value within the GPO.  In order to implement these new initiatives and programs, POHMS legal counsel advised the GPO to become a separate, for-profit corporation.

Q: WHAT IS THE ‘GREATER VALUE’ OF CHOC?

A: In addition to competitive pricing, group price matching, and compliance incentive programs, CHOC will dedicate a percentage of its administrative fees to member practices commensurate with the volume of their purchases.  The CHOC Volume Rebate Program became effective January 1, 2006 and the volume rebates are paid to CHOC member practices, who qualify, quarterly.

Q: HOW DOES MY PRACTICE QUALIFY FOR THE QUARTERLY CHOC VOLUME REBATES?

A: In order to qualify, the member practice must be a POHMS member in good standing; sign the CHOC GPO agreement and confidentiality agreement; and elect and be compliant with the Oncology Supply ZED or ZCIPS payment terms.  Rebates are based on drug purchases as reported by Oncology Supply and are paid by CHOC 45 days following the end of each quarter.


CHOC Program Information:

CHOC Confidential Agreement
CHOC Leadership and Contacts
CHOC Brochure
CHOC Overview