Session Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 20, 2027, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Name
01. Precision Oncology at Scale: What to Do about Payer and Workflow Gaps
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Daniel C. Schiffner, MD, PAMF Radiation Oncology Service Line Medical Director, PAMF Radiation Oncology Department Chair and Philanthropy Medical Director, Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Edward Kim, MD, MBA, Vice Physician-in-Chief, City of Hope National Medical Center; Physician-in-Chief, City of Hope Orange County; System Director, Clinical Trials, City of Hope
- Sachin Apte, MD, MS, MBA, Chief Clinical Officer, Huntsman Cancer Institute; Physician-in-Chief, Huntsman Cancer Hospital
- Shruti Jolly, MD MBA, Chief Clinical Strategy Officer for Cancer Services, University of Michigan Health
Description
Precision oncology promises dramatically better outcomes, but payer coverage inconsistencies and clinical workflow friction continue to slow real-world adoption. This panel discusses practical strategies for scaling molecular testing, streamlining prior authorization processes, and aligning multidisciplinary teams so more patients can benefit from targeted, biomarker-driven treatment decisions.