“From Publication to Practice: Lessons in Building and Implementing Sustainable Patient Navigation Programs”

Webinar Description:
The June 25, 2025, featured lead authors of two pivotal publications on oncology patient navigation job descriptions and roles from the American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable (ACS NNRT). This session will delve into the practical applications of these resources, highlighting experiences from a health system, a state-level organization, and a non-profit organization. Panelists discussed their initial engagement with the publications, key discussion points during implementation, encountered barriers, complementary insights, organizational champions who facilitated the process, and resources utilized for successful integration. Additionally, the conversation explored strategies for sustaining patient navigation services over time, ensuring accessibility and long-term integration within healthcare systems. This archived webinar with provide valuable perspectives to inform and enhance your patient navigation initiatives and will leave with a clear roadmap to initiate or enhance patient navigation services within your own healthcare settings.