AccessHope’s Dr. Todd Sachs Discusses Healthcare Disparities in Access to Quality Cancer Care on the Empowered Patient Podcast
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AccessHope’s Chief Medical Officer, Todd Sachs, M.D., shares the key factors influencing ?disparities in cancer care. He outlines three concerns: first, barriers to accessing the necessary screenings to diagnose cancer earlier; second, geographical barriers preventing patients from accessing cancer subspecialist expertise; and finally, a widening knowledge gap between academic institutions where the latest research and clinical trials are spearheaded and community oncologists, who are treating 80% of cancer patients.?
Dr. Sachs discusses how AccessHope is breaking down these barriers and democratizing cancer care expertise regardless of a member’s zip code. Listen here to learn how AccessHope remotely connects members and their treating oncologists with expertise from National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.?
Director, Clinical Science, BeiGene | Oncology Clinical Development Expert | Save the Children Supporter | Advocating for Cancer Treatment Accessibility
6 个月I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this episode, and I'm glad Todd brought up the cultural barriers to cancer treatment. These are often overlooked, but they still play an important role in determining how many patients can access the quality of care they deserve.