BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guideway Care, an innovative healthcare company dedicated to advancing health equity, optimizing patient outcomes and lowering total costs in Value-Based Care, announces its chief medical officer, Dr. Edward Partridge, a former president of the American Cancer Society, will present the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Oncology Lecture at Clinical Congress 2022, American College of Surgeons on Wednesday, October 19, in San Diego, CA.
“It is an honor to present before this esteemed consortium of oncology professionals that is truly improving the survival rate and quality of life for patients,” says Dr. Partridge. “I look forward to sharing Guideway Care’s mission to deliver solutions and services that resolve patient barriers to accessing quality oncology care.”
Celebrating its 100th year, the CoC provides a wide range of learning opportunities that support professional development needs. Members include surgeons and more than 56 organizations, including government agencies and patient advocacy groups. The CoC establishes quality standards and accredits cancer programs that are reviewed periodically.
Craig Parker, CEO, Guideway Care says, “Dr. Partridge has spent more than forty years helping underserved and under-resourced persons gain better access to cancer screening and treatment. He has a record of translating academic research into practical real-world applications, particularly in the areas of cancer prevention and reduction of disparities in healthcare. Under his leadership, Guideway helps its partners deliver on the promise of health equity through a unique approach to care guidance, combining human interaction and information technology to ensure patient-centric cancer care that results in the best possible outcomes.”
About Guideway Care
For more than 10 years Guideway Care has delivered a proven, scalable technology-enabled Service as a Solution for advancing health equity in Value-Based Care. Partnering with hospitals, health systems, payers and provider organizations, Guideway reduces health disparities, improves patient/member satisfaction and lowers total cost of care. Highly trained Care Guides, supported by a proprietary technology platform, build peer-to-patient relationships that allow for the identification and resolution of non-clinical and clinical barriers to accessing quality care. By maximizing the patient care experience and resolving barriers that lead to avoidable deterioration and acute care utilization, the Guideway Care approach to patient activation creates value for all stakeholders. www.guidewaycare.com
