4R Care Coordination for Patients with Cancer - Merck Foundation

Primary care in community health clinics is crucial yet patients facing a cancer diagnosis must seek care outside of this more familiar setting. Oftentimes when patients receive a new diagnosis of cancer, their primary care needs are markedly disrupted. Building on our Center’s extensive experience in community-engaged intervention research with providers and health systems addressing needs of medically underserved communities, and in partnership with Alliance Chicago, we have implemented a “4R” (Right Information, Right Care, Right Patient, Right Time) cancer care coordination project that responds directly to our local community health center partners’ needs and uses a care plan approach to help primary care providers and care coordinators ensure that their cancer patients receive the highest quality cancer care.