The debate will take place April
28 at The Summit on Cancer Health Disparities, one of the
largest gatherings of cancer care professionals interested in
cancer health disparities and achieving health equity
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 11,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Binaytara
Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to
promoting health equity and addressing healthcare disparities, is
pleased to announce an upcoming debate on the topic: "Is Universal
Healthcare A Solution to U.S. Healthcare Disparities?" The debate
will be held April 28, during The
Summit on Cancer Health Disparities (SCHD24), which will take place
in Seattle from April 26 to 28, 2024.
"By bringing together leaders from various
sectors, we aim to foster a meaningful dialogue that will inform
policy decisions and drive positive change in healthcare delivery
and access," said Dr. Binay Shah,
president of the Binaytara Foundation.
The Summit on Cancer Health Disparities provides a platform for
sharing innovative research, best practices, and policy initiatives
to advance health equity in cancer care. It will feature lectures,
panel discussions, and a debate among leaders across the spectrum
of cancer care delivery, including Karen
Knudsen, Ph.D. MBA, CEO of the American Cancer Society;
Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, American Medical Association;
and Isaac Opole, MD, MBChB, PhD, FACP, President-elect Designee for
the American College of Physicians.
"We are honored to host this pivotal debate at The Summit on
Cancer Health Disparities," said Dr. Binay
Shah, program director for SCHD and co-founder and president
of the Binaytara Foundation. "By bringing together leaders from
various sectors, we aim to foster a meaningful dialogue that will
inform policy decisions and drive positive change in healthcare
delivery and access."
Healthcare disparities continue to plague communities across
the United States, and the globe
disproportionately affecting marginalized and underserved
populations. As the nation grapples with how to address these
disparities, the debate on the efficacy of universal healthcare has
taken center stage.
The Binaytara Foundation recognizes the importance of engaging
in thoughtful discourse on this critical issue and is bringing
together global leaders, healthcare experts, policymakers, and
advocates to explore the potential of universal healthcare in
addressing healthcare disparities in the
United States at its summit. The debate will take place on
April 28 and will feature
distinguished moderators and panelists representing diverse
perspectives on the topic, including
Moderators
Manisha Bhattacharya, MD, MBA is
a Neuro-Oncology Hospitalist at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain
Tumor Center, Duke University. She is
committed to working on global cancer care delivery innovation and
improving the ability to provide financially accessible,
compassionate, and comprehensive care to patients across the
socioeconomic spectrum.
Aaron Goodman, MD is a
Hematologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at University of California, San Diego Health. He
specializes in treating a variety of blood cancers.
Panelists
Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD is the
CEO of both the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American
Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). As an
internationally recognized oncology leader, healthcare executive,
and advocate, Dr. Knudsen guides both organizations toward the goal
of improving the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Sen. Manka Dhingra is the Deputy
Majority Leader of the Washington
State Senate. She brings two decades of experience as a
prosecutor and behavioral health expert to her role as chair of the
Senate Law & Justice Committee. She also serves on the Health
& Long-Term Care Committee and the Ways & Means
Committee.
Barbara L. McAneny, MD, is an
oncologist/hematologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM, and chief executive officer
of New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd., and New Mexico
Cancer Center. She is a past president of the American Medical
Association (AMA), and was the first oncologist ever to hold that
position.
Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc,
MPH, is a board-certified urologist with more than 20 years of
overall urologic surgery experience, including more than ten years
focused on robotic urologic surgery. He was elected to the American
Medical Association Board of Trustees in June 2019 and chair in June 2023.
Rep. Adam Smith is the
representative for Washington's
Ninth Congressional District. Adam's top priority is to encourage
broad-based economic opportunity by ensuring all Americans have
access to a high-quality education and job-training opportunities,
building a stronger transportation infrastructure, reforming our
tax code, and supporting social programs that provide a bridge for
struggling families to get back to work. Adam has also been a
leader in developing new legislation to reform deportation and
detention policies.
Isaac O. Opole, MB.Ch.B, Ph.D. FACP, is the President-elect
Designee for the American College of Physicians. He is currently
associate vice chancellor of student affairs a professor of
medicine at the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
Through robust discussion and analysis, participants will
examine the implications of implementing universal healthcare and
its potential to reduce disparities in access to quality healthcare
services, particularly in the context of cancer care. Each panelist
will discuss:
1. How could universal healthcare impact the access to medical
services for underserved populations in the U.S., and what
mechanisms should be in place to ensure it addresses healthcare
disparities effectively? Are there models of universal healthcare
from other countries that can be most effectively adapted for the
U.S. healthcare system, taking into account the unique challenges
and disparities present?
2. How can the U.S. ensure that a move towards universal
healthcare does not compromise the quality of care, given the
concerns about potential increased wait times and rationing of
services seen in other countries with universal healthcare systems?
How can the U.S. design a universal healthcare system that
maintains, or even enhances, the quality of medical services?
3. How might universal healthcare affect medical innovation and
the development of new treatments and technologies in the U.S.
healthcare system?
4. How should the U.S. address the concerns of healthcare
professionals and insurers regarding job security and industry
stability if a universal healthcare model were adopted?
5. In the debate over universal healthcare, cost is a
significant concern. What are the projected long-term economic
impacts of shifting to a universal healthcare system, both in terms
of government spending and individual costs?
6. What role should the private sector play in a universal
healthcare system, and how can public-private partnerships be
leveraged to improve health outcomes while controlling costs?
The Binaytara Foundation invites healthcare professionals,
researchers, policymakers, advocates, and community members to join
the debate and contribute to the collective effort to create a more
equitable healthcare system in the United
States.
Global Oncology Project
SCHD's focus is bridging the gap in cancer care disparities. The
Binaytara Foundation is making its own strides in this effort by
establishing the first and only comprehensive cancer center in
Janakpur, Nepal. Click this link
to learn more about our ongoing project building a 200-bed cancer
hospital in Nepal:
https://binayfoundation.org/cancer-hospital/
About the Binaytara Foundation
The Binaytara Foundation is a non-profit organization committed
to improving access to cancer care by developing and implementing
innovative projects in underserved areas.
Co-founders Dr. Binay and Tara
Shah believe every human being should have access to
cutting-edge, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate health
care. To fulfill its vision, the foundation supports several major
projects and programs. It is the leading provider of hematology and
oncology continuing education (CME/CE) for physicians, nurses,
nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other healthcare
professionals in the U.S. and globally. It is building upon its
current 25-bed hospital in Nepal
to create a 200-bed cancer hospital for the region. For more
information visit here.
Media Contact
Stacia Kirby, Binaytara
Foundation, 1 2064785841, stacia@kirbycomm.com, president of the
Binaytara Foundation
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