Redefining chronic care: A Systems Approach to Compassionate, Patient-centered Innovation

Thursday, April 17th, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT

Chronic diseases like cancer aren't just clinical conditions — they are complex, lifelong journeys that demand seamless coordination across prevention, treatment and survivorship, along with a deep sense of compassion. Yet, gaps in care often result in disjointed experiences that leave patients feeling unsupported.

How can we bridge these gaps?

Leading organizations like Allina Health and Brown University Health are leveraging systems thinking — a framework that connects evidence, empathy and strategy to transform patient-focused care.

Join leaders from these systems for a solutions-driven discussion that will spotlight how cancer care innovations are shaping a new standard for personalized treatment and systemwide improvements.

Insights include:

How to view and navigate healthcare as an interconnected ecosystem
Combining evidence-based strategies with empathy-based practices
Identifying patterns and optimizing resources across the care continuum

Presenters:

Don S. Dizon, MD

Director, Pelvic Malignancies Program and Hematology-Oncology Outpatient Clinics, Brown University Health Cancer Institute; Director of Medical Oncology, Rhode Island Hospital; and Founder, Oncology Sexual Health First Responders Program