Dr. Paul Jacobsen details how the National Cancer Institute is using evidence-based research around health care delivery services, such as symptom reporting and psychosocial care, to improve cancer health outcomes. He also discusses the main challenges and opportunities for telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic, including HIPAA and provider reimbursement policies, regional disparities in broadband internet access, and effectively utilizing remote patient monitoring devices.
HealthCast
Season 1
Episode 15
22m listen
Overcoming Telehealth and Access Challenges for Cancer Care
Share
Telemedicine and remote monitoring devices can offer cancer patients much needed support amid COVID-19.
-
Paul Jacobsen Associate Director NCI Division of Cancer Control and Population Science
Related Content
-
Navy Pushes AI from Experiments to Everyday Warfighting Functions
The Navy’s hybrid fleet hinges on a common naval lexicon and trustworthy AI woven into every intelligence function.
6m watch -
Why Federal Experience Matters After Leaving Government
Jose Arrieta, former HHS CIO, discusses how federal civil servants can carry their high-stakes experience and resilience into careers beyond public service.
7m watch -
How the Marine Corps Is Building a High-Tech Future Fleet
The Marine Corps is leveraging AI to automate tedious tasks, enhance data readiness and accelerate mission-critical functions.
8m watch -
New NPS Challenge Aims to Rewrite How the Military Builds Missiles
Officials say focusing on design methods, not hardware, could unlock fast, low‑cost manufacturing for future munitions.
11m watch
