The Iowa Clinic and MercyOne are proud to announce a partnership designed to expand access to high quality cancer care closer to home in central Iowa.
The Iowa Clinic will begin providing medical oncology services for MercyOne. Earlier this year, TIC welcome three board-certified hematology oncology physicians, significantly expanding its medical oncology capabilities. Beginning September 15, 2025, these physicians will see patients at MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center, and they will also provide inpatient consultations for MercyOne.
Additionally, The Iowa Clinic will utilize radiation oncology space, staff, and equipment at MercyOne Clive Richard Deming Cancer Center – Radiation Oncology. MercyOne will continue to provide radiation oncology services at this location without interruption. The arrangement ensures TIC patients have access to advanced radiation oncology services delivered in a convenient local setting, with seamless coordination between medical and radiation oncology.
“This represents a major step forward in our mission to deliver exceptional care where and when patients need it most,” said Ben Vallier, CEO of The Iowa Clinic. “By expanding access to both medical and radiation oncology, we, together with MercyOne, are improving access to local, high quality cancer care here in central Iowa.”
Kurt Andersen, MD, MercyOne President, Central Division added, “We’re proud to partner with the physicians at The Iowa Clinic on this innovative plan. The strength of this collaboration lies in our shared commitment to improving access, quality and outcomes for the communities we serve.”
The agreements mark a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts by both organizations to enhance cancer related services and improve outcomes for patients across Iowa. According to the Iowa Cancer Registry, Iowa has the second-highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the nation and is one of only two states witnessing an increase in this rate, even as national rates decline.