SEATTLE, WA – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society President and CEO, E. Anders Kolb, M.D., will join a distinguished panel of healthcare leaders at the 2025 Summit on Cancer Health Disparities (SCHD) in Seattle, Washington, to debate on of the most pressing issues facing the nation, U.S. healthcare crisis.
Hosted annually by Binaytara, SCHD brings together healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds to explore interconnected challenges in cancer care that are often overlooked.
Dr. Kolb will help close the summit on April 27, 2025, as part of a debate panel entitled “Crisis in Care: Can the U.S. Find a Sustainable Model for Affordable Healthcare?” He will be joined by other distinguished experts, including Dr. Alan Balch, President and CEO of the Patient Advocate Foundation, and Dr. Larry Kessler, Professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
On the topic of systemic change in healthcare, Dr. Kolb shared, “It is clear that the current administration and Congress have initiated an important conversation about how we fund research and healthcare in the United States. We welcome these discussions and have been actively engaged in them for decades. Though we differ with the administration in the methods used, we support conversations on improving access to innovative therapies, especially in a landscape where healthcare costs are rising at an unsustainable rate.”
More than 330 million people in the United States are navigating one of the most complex healthcare systems in the world. The tangled dynamics between providers, insurers, and patients have contributed to a system in an ongoing crisis. Despite national programs like Medicare and Medicaid, millions of Americans remain uninsured.
For more information about the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities, visit www.binayfoundation.org.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the global leader and innovator in creating a world without blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. LLS is focused on accelerating research, providing free support and services, and advocating for policies to ensure access to quality, affordable care. For more than 75 years, LLS has been helping blood cancer patients live longer, better lives.
To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients can contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
About SCHD25
As a leader in global oncology, Binaytara organizes SCHD annually to address critical issues in cancer health disparities. The conference serves to bridge research and practice, offering practical strategies to improve cancer care delivery and outcomes. SCHD25 will unite oncology professionals, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders looking to address factors contributing to cancer health disparities with evidence-based interventions.
As an accredited CME activity, SCHD25 promotes interdisciplinary interactions and partnerships, equipping participants with tools to translate research into actionable strategies for diverse healthcare settings. Register here to join the conversation on shaping the future of cancer care. Connect, learn, and engage with leading experts at the forefront of oncology.