As an expert healthcare navigating solutionist and award winning, board-certified patient advocate specializing in the oncology space, I'm laser-focused about continuously improving patient experiences and care in the healthcare ecosystem. It's an honor to collaborate with patients and their carepartners at some of the most earth-shattering moments in their life.
Patients with cancer should be prioritized for COVID vaccination, but only one third of state health departments have heeded the call. Mechanisms to find eligible patients, say advocates, are lacking.
Everyone that registers is basically on the same playing field…because there's no verification process. That's very unfortunate. It's an easy fix. Adding a few more fields [in the form] could really make a difference.