#VCC2025
LightNews LightNews
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Can u imagine #cancer care where oncs & pts don't have 2 constantly file appeals 4 insurance coverage? Where burnout, depression, toxic Tx #sideeffects & financial toxicity are recognized & treated ASAP? @fredhutch.org can. My latest on their #VCC2025. #CanSky #HICOR @enddisparities.bsky.social
Value in Cancer Care Summit reimagines cancer care
Fred Hutch's Value in Cancer Care conference, held November 6, focused on patient and provider burnout; the growing data tsunami; escalating costs of care, and mistrust, misinformation and missed car...
www.fredhutch.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
"Value-based #cancer care is not a checked box. It’s something you live and breathe." - Dr. Sibel Blau, Northwest Medical Specialties. @fredhutch.org's Value in #Cancer Care Summit. #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Northwest Medical Specialties' Dr. Sibel Blau talks about various pay models in #cancer care at @fredhutch.org's Value in #Cancer Care Summit. #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Favorite question of the day from a #cancer care social worker: "When it comes to prior authorization and pain management medications, is there a magic code that you can give us?" Value in #Cancer Care Summit #VCC2025 #CanSky
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
"One of the reasons I work at @fredhutch.org is because I have access to more mental health resources than at other places: there's medication, spiritual care, integrative care, psychology, etc." - Dr. Julia Ruark, psychiatrist who specializes in the care of the "medically ill." #VCC2025 #CanSky
November 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Insights into health disparities in Medicaid patients from Dr. Chris Chen, medical director for Medicaid at Wash State Healthcare Authority. Value in #Cancer Care Summit. #CanSky #VCC2025.
November 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Yes, there are different kinds of pain, including #cancer pain. Tumor associated-pain can be very difficult to treat. Value in #Cancer Care Summit #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Beautiful tribute from @fredhutch.org's Dr. Scott Ramsey about amazing patient advocate Bridgette Hempstead, founder of #CierraSisters, who died in Dec 2024. Value in #Cancer Care Summit. #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
"So many #patientadvocates go into advocacy because we were treated as unreliable narrators of our own lives." Great quote from Gwen Darien of the Patient Advocate Foundation during @fredhutch.org's Value in #Cancer Care Summit #VCC2025 #CanSky
November 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Univ of Washington's Dr. Tony Back brings it in his talk about hope & trust in #cancer care. Things have changed! Value in #Cancer Care #CanSky #VCC2025 @fredhutch.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Can early #palliative care be translated to a digital app that #cancer patients can use? Integrate it w/ tailored in-person palliative care? #Thrive is a new one being trialed now. Value in #Cancer Care Summit #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Benefits of early and longitudinal palliative care in the ambulatory care setting. Yes to supportive care for #cancer patients whether early stage, #metastatic or end of life! Value in #Cancer Care Summit #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Communication is vital! Burnout strategies for oncology pros. #Value in #Cancer Care #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Common interventions to help with oncology burnout. Value in #Cancer Care Summit #CanSky #VCC2025 @fredhutch.org #HICOR
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
How to manage and cope with burnout as a cancer patient. Value in #Cancer Care Summit #VCC2025 #CanSky
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Burnout happens in #cancer. To patients AND providers. What do we do about it? #VCC2025 #CanSky
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
A few resources for #cancer patients via Dr. @barbarasegarra.bsky.social at @fredhutch.org's Value in #Cancer Care Summit. #Cansky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Challenges AND solutions in #cancer care via patient advocate @barbarasegarra.bsky.social #CanSky #VCC2025 @fredhutch.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Dr. @barbarasegarra.bsky.social digs into health-related social needs that #cancer patients face, including:
• Food insecurity
• Housing instability
• Transportation problems
• Utility help needs
• Interpersonal safety
"Pts have 2 decide 'Do I do my treatment or feed my kids?'" #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
doublewhammied.bsky.social
Great talk by Dr. @barbarasegarra.bsky.social about the challenges that #cancer patients face when they're diagnosed. #1 - understanding the cancer diagnosis & the different treatment options; #2 - navigating health insurance benefits (if any!) #3 - care coordination!!! etc etc etc #CanSky #VCC2025
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
egtechnology.bsky.social
If you are based in Ireland and would like to discuss how we can accelerate your route to market, please feel free to message Paul directly. Alternatively, you can catch up with Paul today at the @intertradeireland.bsky.social Venture Capital Conference in Dublin! #VCC2025
March 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM