In This Article:
A new collaboration in the US between the Patient Advocate Foundation's (PAF) Patient Insight Institute, Gilead Sciences and the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC) is set to improve screening measures for cancer and care.
The patient-centred partnership also aims to deliver better care outcomes for the Great Lakes State.
The Patient Insight Institute, MOQC, and Gilead Sciences have embarked on a project to better understand and address the social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact cancer patients in Michigan.
With cancer rates in the state surpassing the national average, this collaboration seeks to develop and implement a patient-developed screening methodology that prioritises human interaction and trust.
This initiative will utilise MOQC's network of oncology centres to create and apply a screening protocol that identifies patients' financial and social needs.
The project will initially target Michigan’s small to medium-sized oncology practices, focusing on those serving low-income and under-resourced communities.
These practices often face challenges in conducting thorough screenings and providing interventions for health-related social needs.
Patient Insight Institute's leadership in the partnership ensures that patients' voices are integral to each phase, from data collection to protocol review.
This inclusive approach promises a customisable screening protocol that aligns with the specific requirements of both the clinics and their patients.
Gilead Sciences' patient-focused implementation science team is providing substantial support for this collaborative effort.
Patient Advocate Foundation CEO Alan Balch said: "Screening, identification and intervention against social and financial needs can't happen as a sidebar to medical care."
MOQC programme manager Keli DeVries said: "For quite some time, MOQC's Patient and Caregiver Oncology Quality Council (POQC) has been concerned about financial toxicity and the effects of social determinants of health on cancer patients and their caregivers.
“With this opportunity, we are excited to evoke the expertise of patients, caregivers, and the oncology practices that work with patients and caregivers every day. Only with these voices will we be able to create the kind of screening that uncovers crucial needs that patients encounter during their cancer journeys."
"Patient Insight Institute announces partnership to improve cancer screening" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand.