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Why is This a Critical Time for Cancer Care Equity?

Why is This a Critical Time for Cancer Care Equity?

FromFor Your Health News


Why is This a Critical Time for Cancer Care Equity?

FromFor Your Health News

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Gary A. Puckrein, CEO and President of National Minority Quality Forum joins the For Your Health News podcast to discuss the current state of cancer care for underserved communities as well as the importance of making new technologies available to everyone.

Dr. Puckrein highlights January's Cancer Care Equity Summit for bringing together stakeholders from across the oncology community. Attendees of the summit included policy makers, oncologists, AI specialists, patient advocates and more — united by a common goal: addressing health disparities in minoritized communities.

Join us for this insightful conversation that explores the power of collaboration and the transformative influence of Dr. Gary Puckrein's leadership in the fight for health equity.
Visit fyh.news for more health care information that empowers minoritized communities.

00:00 Introductions
00:32 The Current State of Cancer Care
04:04 New Early Detection Technologies
07:34 Report: Cancer Moonshot, Public Policy, and Medically Underserved Cancer Care Communities
10:54 The Value of Public and Private Partnerships
12:54 How to Keep the Momentum Going
16:31 The History of American Disparities
18:04 A Look into the Future
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Dedicated to improving quality of care for all Americans, in this podcast, National Minority Quality Forum shares insights from its work—which involves assisting healthcare providers, professionals, administrators, researchers, policy makers, and community and faith-based organizations in delivering appropriate health care to minority communities via science, research and analysis.