Starling Oncology, Inc. (TOI)

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated results of operations and financial condition of Starling Oncology, Inc. ("STLN") along with its consolidating subsidiaries (the "Company"). The discussion should be read together with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes that are included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such statements are based upon current expectations, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions and involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Statements that include the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects." "intends," and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed or suggested in the forward-looking statements herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those described under the heading "Risk Factors" (Item 1A) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2026. In addition, as a result of these and other factors, our past financial performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. All forward-looking statements in this document are based on information available to us as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Unless the context dictates otherwise, references in this Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar words are references to Starling Oncology, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“STLN”), and its consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated entities, as appropriate, including its consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”). All dollar values are expressed in thousands, unless otherwise noted.

Overview

The Company is a leading value-based oncology company that manages community-based oncology practices for the Company and for independent oncology practices that together serve patients across 17 markets and five states throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2026, we operate 65 community-based oncology practices, staffed with 125 oncologists and advanced practice providers employed by our affiliated physician-owned professional corporations, referred to as the "Starling PCs." In addition to our Starling-affiliated providers, we also manage a network of 791 providers in Florida under the Florida Oncology Network brand and 11 network providers in California. Collectively across the provider base, as of June 30, 2026, we manage a population of approximately 2.1 million patients under value-based agreements. The Company's mission is to heal and empower cancer patients through compassion, innovation, and state-of-the-art medical care..

Operationally, the Company’s medical centers provide a complete suite of medical oncology services, including: physician services, in-house infusion, in-house specialty pharmacy, clinical trials, radiation therapy, educational seminars, support groups, counseling, and 24/7 patient assistance. Many of our services, such as managing clinical trials and palliative care programs, are traditionally accessed through academic and tertiary care settings, while the Starling PCs bring these services to patients in a community setting. As scientific research progresses and more treatment options become available, cancer care is shifting from acute care episodes to chronic disease management. With this shift, it is increasingly important for high-quality, high-value cancer care to be available in a local community setting to all patients in need.

As a value-based oncology company, the Company seeks to deliver both better quality care and lower cost of care for payors and patients. The Company works to accomplish this goal by reducing wasteful, inefficient or counterproductive care that drives up costs but does not improve outcomes. The Company believes payors and employers are aligned with the value-based model due to its enhanced access, improved outcomes, and lower costs. Patients under the Company's affiliated providers’ care can benefit from evidence-based and personalized care plans, gain access to sub-specialized care in convenient community locations, and lower out-of-pocket costs. The Company believes its affiliated providers enjoy the stability and predictability of a large multi-state practice, are not incentivized or pressured to overtreat when it may be inconsistent with a patient’s goals of care, and can focus on practicing outstanding evidence-based medicine, rather than business building.

Additionally, we allow our independent network participating providers to access the ability to treat patient populations that are managed under value-based care contracts without the need to incur costs required to build clinical or operational infrastructure typical for risk-bearing entities, or to adopt new operational frameworks which may be disruptive to their existing practices.

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Components of Results of Operations

Revenue

The Company receives payments from the following sources for services rendered: (i) commercial insurers; (ii) pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”), (iii) the federal government under the Medicare program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”); (iv) state governments under Medicaid and other programs; (v) other third-party payors and managed care organizations (e.g., risk bearing organizations and independent practice associations (“IPAs”)); and (vi) individual patients and clients.

Revenue primarily consists of capitation revenue, fee-for-service (“FFS”) revenue, specialty pharmacy revenue, and clinical trials revenue. Capitation and FFS revenue comprise the revenues within the Company’s patient services segment and are presented together in the results of operations. The following paragraphs provide a summary of the principal forms of our billing arrangements and how revenue is recognized for each type of revenue.

Capitation

Capitation revenues consist primarily of fees for medical services provided by the Starling PCs to the Company's patients under a capitated arrangement with various managed care organizations. Capitation revenue is paid monthly based on the number of enrollees by the contracted managed care organization (per member per month or “PMPM”). Capitation contracts generally have a legal term of one year or longer. Payments in capitation contracts are variable since they primarily include PMPM fees associated with unspecified membership that fluctuate throughout the term of the contract; however, based on our experience, our total underlying membership generally increases over time as penetration of Medicare Advantage products grows. Certain contracts include terms for a capitation deduction where the cost of out-of-network referrals of members are deducted from the future payment. Revenue is recognized in the month services are rendered on the basis of the transaction price established at that time.

Fee-for-service revenue

FFS revenue represents revenue earned under contracts in which we bill and collect for specific medical services rendered by the Starling PCs’ employed physicians. The terms for FFS contracts are short in duration and only last for the period over which services are rendered (typically, one day). FFS revenue consists of fees for medical services provided to patients. As specialist providers, our FFS revenue is dependent on referrals from other physicians, such as primary care physicians. The Company's affiliated providers build trusted, professional relationships with these physicians and their associated medical groups, which can lead to recurring FFS volume; however, this volume is subject to numerous factors the Company cannot control and can fluctuate over time. The Company also receives FFS revenue for capitated patients that receive medical services which are excluded from the Company's capitation contracts. Under the FFS arrangements, third-party payors and patients are billed for patient care services provided by the Starling PCs. Payments for services provided are generally less than billed charges. The Company records revenue net of an allowance for contractual adjustments, which represents the net revenue expected to be collected from third-party payors (including managed care, commercial, and governmental payors such as Medicare and Medicaid), and patients. These expected collections are based on fees and negotiated payment rates in the case of third-party payors, the specific benefits provided for under each patient’s healthcare plan, mandated payment rates in the case of Medicare and Medicaid programs, and historical cash collections (net of recoveries). The recognition of net revenue (gross charges less contractual allowances) from such services is dependent on certain factors, such as the proper completion of medical charts following a patient visit, the forwarding of such charts to our billing center for medical coding and entering into the Company's billing system, and the verification of each patient’s submission or representation at the time services are rendered as to the payor(s) responsible for payment of such services. Revenue is recorded on the date the services are rendered based on the information known at the time of entering of such information into the Company's billing systems as well as an estimate of the revenue associated with medical services.

Specialty Pharmacy

Oral prescription drugs prescribed by doctors to their patients are sold directly through the Starling PCs’ dispensaries. Revenue for the prescriptions is based on fee schedules set by various PBMs and other third-party payors.

Clinical trials & other revenue

The Starling PCs also enter into contracts to perform clinical research trials. The terms of the clinical trial contracts vary depending on the length of time required for the clinical research. Each contract represents a single, integrated set of research activities that are satisfied over time as the output of results from the trial is captured for the trial sponsor to review. Under the

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clinical trial contracts, the Starling PCs receive a fixed payment for administrative, set-up, and close-down fees; a fixed amount for each patient site visit; and certain expense reimbursements. The Company recognizes revenue for these arrangements on the fees earned to date based on the state of the trial, as established under contract with the customer. On March 31, 2025, the Company entered into a Research Services Agreement ("RSA") with Helios CR, Inc. ("Helios"), effective May 5, 2025, pursuant to which the Helios operates our Clinical Trials & other segment under a profit sharing arrangement with the Company. As part of the RSA, there is a Transition Services Agreement, pursuant to which certain administrative and professional services are provided by Helios for a certain period of time. Additionally, the Company pays a management fee to Helios on a periodic basis for certain shared services.

Operating Expenses

Direct costs - patient services

Direct costs - patient services primarily includes chemotherapy drug costs, clinician salaries and benefits, and medical supplies. Clinic

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated results of operations and financial condition of The Oncology Institute, Inc. ("TOI") along with its consolidating subsidiaries (the "Company"). The discussion should be read together with the historical audited annual financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related notes that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (as amended, "Securities Act"), as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the "Exchange Act"). Such statements are based upon current expectations, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions and involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Statements that include the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed or suggested in the forward-looking statements herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those described under the heading "Risk Factors" section in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in subsequent filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission, where we may discuss new risks that have not yet arisen at the time of this Annual Report. In addition, as a result of these and other factors, our past financial performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. All forward-looking statements in this document are based on information available to us as of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or the reasons why our actual results may differ. All dollar values are expressed in thousands, unless otherwise noted.

Unless the context dictates otherwise, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar words are references to The Oncology Institute, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“TOI”), and its consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated entities, as appropriate, including its consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

Overview

The Company is a leading value-based oncology company that manages community-based oncology practices for the Company and for independent oncology practices that together serve patients across 17 markets and five states throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2025, we operate 65 community-based oncology practices, staffed with 116 oncologists and advanced practice providers employed by our affiliated physician-owned professional corporations, referred to as the "TOI PCs." In addition to our TOI-affiliated providers, we also manage a network of 207 providers in Florida under the Florida Oncology Network brand. Collectively across the provider base, we manage a population of approximately 2.0 million patients under value-based agreements as of December 31, 2025. The Company's mission is to heal and empower cancer patients through compassion, innovation, and state-of-the-art medical care.

Operationally, the Company’s medical centers provide a complete suite of medical oncology services including: physician services, in-house infusion, in-house specialty pharmacy, clinical trials, radiation therapy, educational seminars, support groups, counseling, and 24/7 patient assistance. Many of our services, such as managing clinical trials and palliative care programs, are traditionally accessed through academic and tertiary care settings, while the TOI PCs bring these services to patients in a community setting. As scientific research progresses and more treatment options become available, cancer care is shifting from acute care episodes to chronic disease management. With this shift, it is increasingly important for high-quality, high-value cancer care to be available in a local community setting to all patients in need.

As a value-based oncology company, the Company seeks to deliver both better quality care and lower cost of care for payors and patients. The Company works to accomplish this goal by reducing wasteful, inefficient or counterproductive care that drives up costs but does not improve outcomes. The Company believes payors and employers are aligned with the value-based model due to its enhanced access, improved outcomes, and lower costs. Patients under the Company's affiliated providers’ care can benefit from evidence-based and personalized care plans, gain access to sub-specialized care in convenient community locations, and lower out-of-pocket costs. The Company believes its affiliated providers enjoy the stability and predictability of a large multi-state practice, are not incentivized or pressured to overtreat when it may be inconsistent with a patient’s goals of care, and can focus on practicing outstanding evidence-based medicine, rather than business building.

Additionally, we allow our independent network participating providers to access the ability to treat patient populations that are managed under value-based care contracts without the need to incur costs required to build clinical or operational infrastructure typical for risk-bearing entities, or to adopt new operational frameworks which may be disruptive to their existing practices.

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Components of Results of Operations

Revenue

The Company receives payments from the following sources for services rendered: (i) commercial insurers; (ii) pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”), (iii) the federal government under the Medicare program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”); (iv) state governments under Medicaid and other programs; (v) other third-party payors and managed care organizations (e.g., risk bearing organizations and independent practice associations (“IPAs”); and (vi) individual patients and clients.

Revenue primarily consists of capitation revenue, fee-for-service (“FFS”) revenue, specialty pharmacy revenue, and clinical trials revenue. Capitation and FFS revenue comprise the revenues within the Company’s patient services segment and are presented together in the results of operations. The following paragraphs provide a summary of the principal forms of our billing arrangements and how revenue is recognized for each type of revenue.

Capitation

Capitation revenues consist primarily of fees for medical services provided by the TOI PCs or network providers to the Company's patients under a capitated arrangement with various risk-bearing medical groups or managed care organizations. Capitation revenue is paid monthly based on the number of enrollees by the contracted payor (per member per month or “PMPM”). Capitation contracts generally have a legal term of one year or longer. Payments in capitation contracts are variable since they primarily include PMPM fees associated with unspecified membership that fluctuates throughout the term of the contract; however, based on our experience, our total underlying membership generally increases over time as penetration of Medicare Advantage products grows and our payor partners, who tend to be the larger and more sophisticated operators within the industry, consolidate. Certain contracts include terms for a capitation deduction where the cost of out-of-network referrals of members are deducted from the future payment. Revenue is recognized in the month services are rendered on the basis of the transaction price established at that time.

Fee-for-service revenue

FFS revenue represents revenue earned under contracts in which we bill and collect for specific medical services rendered by the TOI PCs’ employed physicians. The terms for FFS contracts are short in duration and only last for the period over which services are rendered (typically, one day). FFS revenue consists of fees for medical services provided to patients. As specialist providers, our FFS revenue is dependent on referrals from other physicians, such as primary care physicians. The Company's affiliated providers build trusted, professional relationships with these physicians and their associated medical groups, which can lead to recurring FFS volume; however, this volume is subject to numerous factors the Company cannot control and can fluctuate over time. The Company also receives FFS revenue for capitated patients that receive medical services which are excluded from the Company's capitation contracts. Under the FFS arrangements, third-party payors and patients are billed for patient care services provided by the TOI PCs. Payments for services provided are generally less than billed charges. The Company records revenue net of an allowance for contractual adjustments, which represents the net revenue expected to be collected from third-party payors (including managed care, commercial, and governmental payors such as Medicare and Medicaid), and patients. These expected collections are based on fees and negotiated payment rates in the case of third-party payors, the specific benefits provided for under each patient’s healthcare plan, mandated payment rates in the case of Medicare and Medicaid programs, and historical gross charges and cash collections (net of recoveries). The recognition of net revenue (gross charges less contractual allowances) from such services is dependent on certain factors, such as the proper completion of medical charts following a patient visit, the forwarding of such charts to our billing center for medical coding and entering into the Company's billing system, and the verification of each patient’s submission or representation at the time services are rendered as to the payor(s) responsible for payment of such services. Revenue is recorded on the date the services are rendered based on the information known at the time of entering of such information into the Company's billing systems as well as an estimate of the revenue associated with medical services.

Specialty Pharmacy

Oral prescription drugs prescribed by doctors to their patients are sold directly through the TOI PCs’ dispensaries and our retail pharmacies. Revenue for the prescriptions is based on fee schedules set by various PBMs and other third-party payors.

Clinical trials & other revenue

The TOI PCs also enter into contracts to perform clinical research trials. The terms for clinical trial contracts last many months as the clinical research is performed. Each contract represents a single, integrated set of research activities that are

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satisfied over time as the output of results from the trial is captured for the trial sponsor to review. Under the clinical trial contracts, the TOI PCs receive a fixed payment for administrative, set-up, and close-down fees; a fixed amount for each patient site visit; and certain expense reimbursements. The Company recognizes revenue for these arrangements on the fees earned to date based on the state of the trial, as established under contract with the customer. On March 31, 2025, the Company entered into a Research Services Agreement ("RSA") with Helios CR, Inc. ("Helios"), effective May 5, 2025, pursuant to which the Clinical Trials segment is operated by Helios in its entirety under a profit sharing arrangement with the Company. As part of the RSA, there is a Transition Services Agreement, in which certain administrative and professional services are provided by Helios for a certain period of time. Additionally, the Company pays a management fee to Helios on a periodic basis for ce

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