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A rapid clinical care program increased cancer care access for vulnerable patients

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A rapid clinical care program increased cancer care access for vulnerable patients

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The rapid-access cancer care program Same Day/Next Day (SDND) served a higher proportion of patients with high socioeconomic risk for poor outcomes than the traditional health care path, and more socially vulnerable patients initiated therapy, according to results presented at the 19th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities, held Oct. 18–21 in Atlanta.

"Delay in care is one of the largest negative predictors of cancer outcomes," said Joseph P. Flemming, D.O., from Jefferson Abington Hospital, who presented the study. "The SDND program rapidly connects patients with expert guidance to support them in navigating the beginning of their cancer journey."

The SDND program, launched in 2024 by the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center—Jefferson Health, is a clinical care access initiative that connects patients with newly diagnosed or suspected cancer with an oncology nurse practitioner or physician assistant within 48 hours through telehealth appointments.

"The clinician can answer medical questions, triage the patient and coordinate further tests and specialist appointments, and connect the patient with resources and support services," explained Avnish K. Bhatia, M.D., MBA, clinical director of the SDND program.

The program was designed to overcome some of the barriers related to economic status, education and health access that many cancer patients face, Bhatia explained, to help patients accelerate their diagnostic workup and get treatment sooner. Through this program, support is available six days a week with extended hours.


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