On August 25th, Jeff will speak at Becker’s Hospital Review Oncology Virtual Forum. As part of an ongoing series, Becker’s is talking to healthcare leaders who plan to speak at the virtual event, which will take place on August 25, 2020.
To learn more about the conference and Dr. Billingsly’s session, click here.
Question: What is the No. 1 concern you have for your practice amid the pandemic?
Jeff Wright: The negative financial impact and the ability to maintain healthy staffing to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient care of oncology patients.
Q: How have your priorities changed since the pandemic began?
JW: Keeping the patient at the center of our program has remained constant; managing patient care with PPE and other precautions has required us to have daily huddles on equipment and staffing.
Q: Where are the biggest opportunities in cancer care in 2020 and beyond?
JW: Going virtual (likely the same answer for everyone).
Q: What is the most exciting clinical innovation in cancer care today?
JW: Immunotherapy remains one of the most exciting advances in oncology.
