About CHOP

The Voice of the Practice of Oncology in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado.

The Coalition of Hematology and Oncology Practices of the Southwest (CHOP) is a meaningful support organization for independent oncology practice leaders in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado.

CHOP's Goals Include:

To develop business strategies for the future of oncology practices
To create protection for small group and independent practices against the effect of increasing drug costs on revenues
To become a voice in our government's decisions
To educate and support our peers and our partners

CHOP Membership Offers:

Quarterly Newsletters
Networking Opportunities
Educational Conferences
Legislative & Policy Updates
Practice Management Resources
and much more!

Consider being a member of CHOP today and enjoy the benefits many of your fellow colleagues have already experienced!

CHOP Board Members

President Tammy Chambers 800 W Magnolia Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104 PH: 817-759-7000 FAX: 817-759-7027	Tammy Chambers is the Director of Contracting for The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth, Texas where she has spent the past 18 years of her professional career. The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is a group of 18 medical oncologists, hematologists, and radiation oncologists that provide an extensive array of cancer services at eight locations throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding counties. Patients have access to surgeons, pathologists, dieticians, integrative therapy and social service professionals, as well as access to a wide variety of clinical trials. She has been a member of CHOP since 2002 and served as Secretary of the organization from 2005 – 2008. Tammy is the Texas State Representative for COA’s Administrator’s Network and she is a member of AOHA. She served on the Texas MGMA Legislative Policy Committee in 2003 as a part of the work group which helped to pass Texas Prompt Pay Legislation. She was named a Healthcare Hero in 2002 by the Fort Worth Business Press. Tammy volunteers with organizations such as Cancer Care Services, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, and TX GALS.
Vice President April Christensen 2315 East Harmony Road Ste 110 Ft. Collins, CO 80528 PH: 970-212-7601 FAX: 970-212-7637
Secretary Lane Hooton 104 NW 31st Lawton, OK 73505 PH: 580-536-2121 FAX: 580-536-2150	Mr. Hooton has been the Chief Operating Officer for the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma since 2007. Prior to that, he served as COO for Texas Hematology/Oncology Centers (Dallas) and was the CEO of the Arlington Cancer Center (Arlington, TX).
Treasurer Kari Young 1001 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 PH: 505-938-5858 FAX: 505-938-5861	Accounting and business professional with 20 years of experience in executive management, policy development, strategic planning, organizational development, and technical execution. Continued management success and contributions to triple digit growth including a major turn-around of a struggling company. Dedicated and innovative team player with excellent planning, organizing, and communications skills. Experienced with multiple financial applications and support software. BBA from University of New Mexico with concentration in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant licensed in New Mexico.
Board Member Julie Nickerson 1313 East 32nd Street Silver City , NM 88061 PH: 575-538-4009 FAX: 575-538-4003
Board Member Barbara McAneny 4901 Lang Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 PH: 505-842-8171 FAX: 505-857-8476
Board Member Jan Halverson 799 E Hampden Ave Ste 500 Englewood, CO 80113 PH: 303-788-8675 FAX: 303-761-8031
Board Member Amy Lawhead 4110 S 100th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74146 PH: 918-494-2167 FAX: 918-499-2145
Board Member Yinka Ogundipe 609 Virginia Ave Ponca City, OK 74601 PH: 580-767-1300 FAX: 580-416-8234
Board Member Diego Taylor 1301 Avenue G Del Rio, TX 78840 PH: 830-775-5800 FAX: 830-775-8811
Board Member Tania Adams 2121 East Harmony Rd Ste 150 Ft. Collins, CO 80528 PH: 970-493-6337 FAX: 970-493-3528
Board Member Bonnie Ooley