In this episode, we are joined by City of Hope's President of Medicine & Science, Maurie Markman, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, Vijay Trisal, MD. They discuss how City of Hope’s research, scientific and patient care strengths are being exported to their locations in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix to create a one-of-a-kind national, integrated, cancer-focused health system. This episode is sponsored by City of Hope.
Summary
City of Hope: Exporting Cancer Care Through Integration
Introduction
In this episode, we are joined by City of Hope's President of Medicine & Science, Maurie Markman, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, Vijay Trisal, MD. They discuss how City of Hope’s research, scientific and patient care strengths are being exported to their locations in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix to create a one-of-a-kind national, integrated, cancer-focused health system.
About City of Hope and CTCA Integration
City of Hope and Cancer Treatment Centers of America have recently integrated. Dr. Maurie Markman and Dr. Vijay Trisal discuss their roles in the integration, as well as what makes City of Hope unique. They both have longstanding ties to the organization - Dr. Markman has been with it for over a decade and Dr. Trisal has known about it since he was growing up in Southern California.
The Integration Process
City of Hope and Legacy CTCA decided to come together as partners in order to expand the mission of City of Hope and provide quality care to cancer patients across different geographical areas. The integration was based on both organizations' focus on providing excellent patient care, their complementary services, and CTCA's experience with complex cancer care.
The rebranding of the three City of Hope locations in Phoenix, Atlanta, and Chicago was done to make sure that patients knew they would be getting the best care available. It took some time to convert the sites from a for-profit organization to a non-profit one and to get the services up to par with what City of Hope offers. Now, they can confidently say that all three locations are one unified City of Hope.
Bringing Quality Care to New Locations
City of Hope is bringing their renowned expertise and quality standards to their newly opened locations in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. They are working on optimizing communication across the three different time zones, and they are also recruiting top clinicians to join their program. The integration process is still ongoing, but will hopefully lead to improved outcomes for patients.
The Future of Cancer Care
Dr. Markman and Dr. VJ discussed the rare tumor types and precision medicine, which has revolutionized cancer care in the last decade. City of Hope is a leader in this field, offering patients access to trials and complex care. The network of brain power across the country is extraordinary and exciting for cancer patients.
Sponsored by Becker's Healthcare.
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This episode aired on 06/26/2023 and can be listened here.
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