Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, April 19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Name
02. Building Financial Toxicity Programs That Actually Improve Access
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Deralyn Miller, MBA. FACHE, Executive Director, Cancer Network, University of Chicago Medicine
- Deric C. Savior, MD, FCPP, System Division Chief, Hematology and Oncology, Main Line Health System; Medical Director, Lankenau Medical Oncology Program and Co-Medical Director, Main Line Health Cancer Services
- Pete Govorchin, President, City of Hope Chicago
- Ruben Mesa, MD, Executive Director, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center; President, Cancer National Service Line and Senior Vice President, Advocate Health
Description
Cancer treatment costs can quickly derail patients' financial stability and delay urgently needed care. Oncology leaders discuss how to design financial toxicity programs that go well beyond charity care checklists, including proactive cost counseling, dedicated navigator support, and system-wide policies that measurably improve treatment adherence and reduce patient burden.