Colorectal Cancer Screening Project | 2023-Panel Discussion 3

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript features a panel discussion on strategies to increase access to colon cancer screening for uninsured individuals. Dr. Sutton suggests replicating their approach in several cities and emphasizes the importance of having hospital partners and a primary care referral source on board. She also discusses the need to address questions related to tracking donation totals, malpractice insurance, and various healthcare policies. The panel agrees that volunteerism and weekend events can help overcome workforce challenges and increase access to screening. Dr. Joseph points out that the majority of individuals who have not been screened actually have insurance, highlighting the need to target both insured and uninsured populations. The panel also addresses the impact of COVID-19 on screening efforts and the need to reduce health inequities. The discussion concludes with suggestions for gathering data on completion rates and dealing with potential barriers. The summary is based on a transcript of a video, and no specific credits were mentioned.

Keywords

colon cancer screening

uninsured individuals

hospital partners

primary care referral source

COVID-19