Chun Chao, PhD, MS

Optimizing telehealth during public health emergencies to minimize in-person appointments puts less burden on patients and may lead to better outcomes, according to Chun Chao, PhD, MS, of Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

These findings may not be generalizable to uninsured patients with ovarian cancer, who face unique barriers to care compared with insured patients.

With the potential for future pandemics, Chun Chao, PhD, MS, emphasizes the importance of learning from the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on cancer care, particularly for patients with ovarian cancer.