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Color Health Becomes the First ASCO Certified Virtual Cancer Clinic

In a groundbreaking move for cancer care, Color Health announced on May 6, 2026, that its Virtual Cancer Clinic has achieved ASCO Certified status, making it the first virtual clinic to do so. This recognition emphasizes Color's commitment to delivering high-quality cancer care, supported by a 50-state oncologist-led medical group, ensuring compliance with stringent quality and safety standards.

Significance of ASCO Certification

The ASCO Certified program, established by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), outlines rigorous, evidence-based standards for oncology practices. By achieving this certification, Color has showcased its commitment to patient-centered care, vital in a healthcare landscape where cancer diagnoses are on the rise, with patients increasingly diagnosed at younger ages and facing complex treatment regimens.

CEO Othman Laraki emphasized the importance of this milestone: “Every patient should have access to the best cancer care. We built the Color Virtual Cancer Clinic to augment traditional oncology, using technology and AI to make cancer expertise more accessible before, during, and after cancer.” He expressed hope that the process of becoming ASCO Certified would improve not only their services but also inspire other virtual providers to follow suit.

Enhanced Patient Experience

Color’s Virtual Cancer Clinic not only aligns with traditional treatment models but also extends the services it can offer via virtual consultations. Key features of the clinic include:

• - Multidisciplinary care: A comprehensive review of cases by a collaborative team of specialists to ensure all aspects of cancer care are addressed.
• - Accessibility: Close collaboration with clinicians to facilitate patient needs, providing support in multiple languages and a nationwide reach.
• - AI Integration: Incorporating artificial intelligence to streamline patient management processes, improving timelines from diagnosis to treatment initiation.

The ASCO Certified program focuses on crucial areas of care: patient engagement, accessibility, quality improvement, and palliative care discussions, thus reinforcing comprehensive care methodologies.

Impact on Cancer Care

So far, Color's Virtual Cancer Clinic has demonstrated its effectiveness in enhancing patient outcomes and making cancer care more affordable. Some notable achievements include:

• - A 77% increase in adherence to cancer screening guidelines, leading to earlier cancer detection.
• - Achieving a 2.81 ROI for clinical services, such as specialist visits and lab tests, driving down healthcare costs for employers and health plans.
• - A 66% reduction in the time taken from abnormal screening results to the start of treatment, leveraging AI-powered workflows and extensive infrastructure improvements made through partnerships with tech giants such as OpenAI and Google.
• - Providing 100% proactive multidisciplinary reviews for cancer cases, far surpassing the 10% requirement set for centers accredited by the Commission on Cancer.

Accessibility Nationwide

Color’s model has enabled over 1 million individuals to access its services through employer or health plan connections by the year 2026, enhancing the reach of quality oncology services. This virtual clinic's fundamental objective is to support patients throughout the cancer continuum—from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term survivorship care.

About Color Health

Color's innovative approach combines technology and artificial intelligence with its in-house medical expertise, ensuring that patients not only gain access to high-quality cancer care but also healthcare solutions that are more affordable. By prioritizing preventive measures, Color aims to detect cancers at earlier stages, ultimately improving overall health outcomes while catering to the specific needs of cancer survivors.

To stay informed about Color's initiatives and updates, connect with them on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and X, or visit their website at Color.com.