Patricia J. Goldsmith
帕特里夏·戈德史密斯
MSW
Chief Executive Officer首席执行官
👥Biography 个人简介
Patricia J. Goldsmith, MSW, is the CEO of CancerCare, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit organizations providing free professional support to cancer patients and families. With a background in social work and nonprofit leadership, she has made financial toxicity and patient navigation central pillars of CancerCare's national advocacy and service agenda.
🧪Research Fields 研究领域
🎓Key Contributions 主要贡献
Financial Toxicity Advocacy and Assistance
Elevated financial toxicity as a critical patient-centered issue in oncology, leading CancerCare to distribute millions annually in direct financial assistance and advocating for policy reforms addressing drug pricing and insurance coverage gaps.
Patient Navigation Services
Expanded CancerCare's oncology social work-based navigation model, connecting patients to community resources, clinical trials, and psychosocial support through telephone, online, and in-person channels.
Nonprofit Sector Leadership in Cancer Support
Positioned CancerCare as a convener among cancer nonprofits, fostering collaboration and shared advocacy on issues including caregiver support, health literacy, and equitable access to care.
Representative Works 代表性著作
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation Programs
CancerCare (2008)
Scaled co-payment assistance programs to support patients with the out-of-pocket costs of cancer treatment, distributing over $100 million in assistance and becoming a national model for addressing financial barriers to care.
Telehealth and Online Counseling Expansion
CancerCare (2015)
Led CancerCare's expansion into telehealth-based counseling and support groups, dramatically increasing access to professional psychosocial oncology services for patients in rural and underserved areas.
🏆Awards & Recognition 奖项与荣誉
📄Data Sources 数据来源
Last updated: 2026-01-15 | All information from publicly available academic sources
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