Solving access and equity issues at the community level in cancer care
The time for talking about health equity is over. We need to take collective action.
Connecting Life to Care is a program uniquely focused on solving the challenges faced by community oncology providers and the diverse patient populations they serve.
The opportunity
Work collectively to reduce health disparities by giving a voice to diverse patient populations
Why it matters
80% of cancer patients receive care in community settings – to effect change we must meet patients where they are and take a data-driven approach
The goal
Evidence-based programs and policies that have the greatest impact for cancer patients in the near and longer term
Accelerating progress through practical solutions and data-driven innovation
Connecting Life to Care is bringing actionable solutions and resources to community oncology while collaborating with senior healthcare leaders, oncologists, patient advocates, and policy makers from across the country to:
Enhance health equity initiatives at a patient-level with innovative solutions, purpose-built for oncologists and the diverse communities they serve
Analyze patient-reported data on the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), patient priorities, and preferences influencing patient access and outcomes
Identify opportunities to deploy sustainable, evidence-based programs that expand access to high quality care to all cancer patients
The Connecting Life to Care Steering Committee
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Kelli Tice, MD
VP, Medical Affairs and Chief Health Equity Officer
Guidewell, Florida Blue
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Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer & Chief Health Officer
Marti Health
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Anabell Castro Thompson, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FAANP, FAAN
SVP
Suvida Healthcare
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April Mims
SVP, Public Policy
hims & hers
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