Advancing Cancer Screening in California: A Health Plan-Focused Webinar

Cancer screening saves lives—and health plans are key to increasing screening rates across California. In this webinar, hosted by the American Cancer Society, California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC), California Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C4), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), we bring together experts and health plan leaders to support efforts in advancing breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening.

What to Expect:

• Data insights on cancer incidence, mortality, and screening trends

• Updates on current screening guidelines and modalities

• Real-world strategies to overcome barriers and improve equity

• Implementation experiences from two featured health plans

Who Should Watch:

Health plan team members (Medi-Cal, Commercial, Medicare) and partners from health systems, FQHCs, academic institutions, and community-based organizations working to improve cancer screening rates.

Featured Speakers:

• Dr. Scarlett Lin Gomez, UCSF

• Dr. Daniel Stony Anderson, C4

• Dr. Michael Potter, UCSF

• Dr. Sarah Temkin, American Cancer Society

• Dr. Douglas Matthew, Partnership HealthPlan

• April Whetsell, MPH, Gold Coast Health Plan