The Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC) is a group formed in 2009, whose goal is to improve the quality of care cancer patients receive across the state. MOQC is supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and work is coordinated at the University of Michigan. MOQC focuses on all cancer patients, especially those who receive chemotherapy, with or without insurance.
Patient and Caregiver Oncology Quality Council (POQC) Contributions
POQC Members are able to:
- Provide the voice of patients and caregivers in focus groups or for patient-facing materials review
- Share stories of how they have faced challenges in accessing the health care system, and ideas for how systems can be created to better serve patients and loved ones
POQC Workgroups
Patient and Caregiver Resources:
Cancer has a huge impact on not only patients, but also their friends, families, and other caregivers. The focus of this group is to compile resources in a way that is easily accessible to patients and their loved ones and can make a cancer diagnosis a little less overwhelming for everyone. A few examples of resource categories include caregiver support, palliative care, and communication.
Financial Navigation:
Finances play a huge role in any health condition, but especially cancer. There are many legal and logistical issues that can be very confusing, all on top of going through a cancer diagnosis. The goal of this group is to put together helpful resources that can guide patients through the financial aspects of cancer.
Recruitment and Retention:
This workgroup focuses on the expansion and retention of POQC, paying particular attention to addressing the substantial gaps in healthcare experiences faced by historically marginalized people. The target of current recruitment efforts is recruiting people who have minoritized population status in and of the following categories: race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability status, and armed services experience.
Members of MOQC and POQC will reach out to patients or caregivers of interest and schedule one on one meetings to discuss participation.
For more information, please contact Vanessa Aron.
