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Disparities and Barriers to Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Care
Background
This webinar focuses on the recently released Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) technical brief, Disparities and Barriers to Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Care. The brief is commissioned by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to support the development of a research agenda associated with the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act. Webinar presenters discuss the background of the report, its findings, as well as crucial next steps to address disparities and barriers in survivorship care.
Intended Audience
Researchers, clinicians, hospital administrators, and those working in public health who focus on childhood cancer, survivorship, and health disparities.
Presenters
Emily S. Tonorezos, MD, MPH
Director
Office of Cancer Survivorship
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
Lionel L. Bañez, MD
Medical Officer
Evidence-based Practice Center Program
Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Susanne Hempel, PhD
Director
Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC)
Erin M. Mobley, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville
Moderator
Paul Jacobsen, PhD
Associate Director
Healthcare Delivery Research Program
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
This webinar will be archived on the HDRP Events webpage.