, /PRNewswire/ -- , a company changing the way leading-edge cancer expertise is delivered, today announced that will become the seventh National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the AccessHope network. Through this collaboration, more people living with complex cancer will have access to insights on targeted treatments and potential clinical trials from oncology experts at Simmons Cancer Center based in . "Since its inception, AccessHope's mission has been to deploy the latest cancer care knowledge to the places and people who need it most, when it is most valuable — ensuring that every member, no matter where they live, has access to the best treatment knowledge to meet their unique needs," said AccessHope CEO .

"The addition of Simmons Cancer Center to our growing roster of foundational partners further extends our ability to help more people with cancer. Working together, we can ensure more members benefit from the latest research, clinical insights, and effective treatment plans recommended by leading experts in the field." Cancer specialists from Simmons Cancer Center will provide expert clinical insights for AccessHope's employer plan members and their treating oncologists in , , , and .

Simmons Cancer Center draws its 265 clinical and research members from 36 departments across UT Southwestern, one of the premier medical centers in the U.S. It is the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in and is ranked among the nation's top 20 hospitals for ca.