Together with health care providers, we’re closing gaps in care so every patient receives the right care at the right time.
Partnering to Improve Equitable Access to High-Quality Care
Susan G. Komen® partners with hospitals, cancer centers and care teams to integrate trusted navigation, education and support resources into clinical practice – so every patient receives the right care at the right time. We work hand in hand with health care providers to strengthen systems of care and ease burdens for clinicians and staff by:
- Expanding Access: Offering national, virtual patient navigation and financial assistance to complement on-site navigation programs. Personalized and bilingual navigation addresses social, financial and emotional barriers to care, filling workforce and resource gaps.
- Enhancing Quality: Supporting value-based care and accreditation standards (CoC, NAPBC, CMS) through data-driven, equity-focused interventions and education.
- Building Workforce Capacity: Providing free, standards-based training to improve supportive care for a range of professionals.
- Sharing Best Practices: Translating lessons from national quality improvement (QI).
Shared Challenges in Today’s Landscape
Despite progress, too many individuals still face late-stage diagnoses, limited access to care and inadequate navigation support – challenges that disproportionately affect under resourced communities. Across the health care ecosystem, organizations are striving to deliver high-quality, equitable care but often lack trusted, culturally relevant tools and resources to support patients throughout their breast cancer experience. At the same time, they face increasing pressure to improve outcomes, reduce disparities and meet population health, workforce development and value-based care goals.
Komen offers practical, evidence-based solutions designed to help organizations meet these challenges – supporting measurable improvements in equity, quality and outcomes across the continuum of breast cancer care.
Delivering Value Through Partnership
Komen partners with organizations across sectors to close gaps in care so every patient receives the right care at the right time. Our mission-aligned programs help partners advance value-based care and the goals of the Quintuple Aim – advancing health equity, improving population health, reducing costs, enhancing patient experience, and improving clinician and staff well-being. By collaborating across patient support, workforce education and training, research and policy, Komen helps partners advance these goals and translate shared priorities into lasting, system-wide impact. Explore below to see how Komen’s mission-aligned programs deliver measurable value at every level of care.
Direct Patient-Centered Support
Integrate personalized navigation and trusted education to reduce staff burden, fill workforce gaps and enhance patient experience.
- Refer patients to Komen’s Patient Care Center for personalized, bilingual virtual navigation and financial assistance that addresses social, financial and emotional barriers to care.
- Embed Komen’s patient educational resources into workflows or share them directly to complement clinical care with accessible, trusted information that supports understanding, decision-making and survivorship.
Workforce Education, Training and Implementation
Equip partners to deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care to drive measurable gains in quality, equity and workforce well-being.
- Train and retain staff with Komen’s free, standards-based training and professional development opportunities.
- Integrate evidence-based tools and resources into practice – including clinical decision-support aids.
- Apply proven quality improvement practices identified through Komen-funded initiatives.
Research & Policy Accelerate discovery and shape policy to strengthen the health care ecosystem and improve breast cancer outcomes.
- Amplify research by engaging in Komen-funded research, applying for grants and collaborating to translate evidence into practice.
- Improve patient access and participation in research and meet accreditation standards for clinical trial access through ShareForCures® and the Research Education and Advocate Community Hub.
- Become a Policy Advocate to elevate community voices and champion policy solutions.
Use it. Share it. Grow it.
Whether your organization is delivering care, educating the workforce, advancing research, shaping policy, developing health technology or supporting communities, partnering with Susan G. Komen® can help expand your reach, amplify your impact and ease the burden on patients and providers alike.
Use It
Integrate Komen’s resources into care delivery or outreach to streamline workflows, support informed decision-making, and improve patient experience.
Share It
Extend your impact by sharing breast cancer content through your existing platforms and communication channels to help inform what comes next.
Grow It
Collaborate with Komen to co-create solutions that reflect your community’s needs and your team’s expertise.
Partner with Komen to Drive Impact Where It Matters Most
Together, we can expand access, improve care quality, strengthen workforce capacity and apply best practices that align with accreditation and quality frameworks – advancing equitable, high-value care across both community and clinical settings. For more information or to explore a partnership, contact us at KomenOutreach@komen.org.
Komen ASCO Quality Improvement Project
In partnership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Conquer Cancer Foundation, Komen is driving system-level change in breast cancer care through an equity-focused Quality Training Program (QTP).
Cohort 1 Highlights:
- Seven oncology practices conducted 20 QI projects nationwide.
- 100 professionals trained in equity-based QI methods.
- Results included higher genetic testing and palliative care referral rates, improved documentation and reduced no-show and distress rates among Black breast cancer patients. Examples of Collaborative Impact include:
- Emory Winship Cancer Center: Increased genetic testing among Black TNBC patients to 80%.
- Parkland Health: Doubled timely referrals for Black patients without a primary care provider (PCP).
- Howard University: Expanded distress screening and social work support
Next Phase (2025–2027):
- 10 one-day ASCO workshops in cities such as Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Washington, DC.
- 20 practices supported to launch six-month QI projects
- Ongoing best practice library showcasing local innovations and practical solutions to advance equity.
Learn about 1-day workshops:
• www.asco.org/meetings-education/training-programs/quality-training-program/one-day-workshop
Learn more about scholarships and the 6 month program:
• www.asco.org/meetings-education/training-programs/quality-training-program (check back soon for details)
Komen Resources for Your Organization
Below are key resources your organization can explore to support partnership planning and outreach. These tools and Komen’s direct patient support services are designed to be flexible — whether integrated at the point of care, embedded in community settings, or shared through patient education and outreach channels — so you can meet people where they are in their breast cancer journey and strengthen impact across your organization and beyond.
About Breast Cancer – The About Breast Cancer section of Susan G. Komen is co-developed with researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates. These evidence-based, plain-language resources can be integrated at the point of care, embedded in professional training, or shared through community outreach—helping organizations deliver accurate education, strengthen trust, and advance equity across every setting.
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Advocacy Insider newsletter provides state and federal policy updates, event information and opportunities to take action on policies impacting the breast cancer community. By staying connected, organizations can engage their networks in shaping policies that drive research, improve access to high-quality care, and advance health equity for people impacted by breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Series: Virtual, shareable educational series featuring leading scientists, industry experts, and patient advocates. The series translates the latest clinical research and emerging treatments into accessible insights, helping organizations keep patients or other constituents informed about new science and technologies nearing availability for patients.
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Center for Public Policy: The Susan G. Komen® Center for Public Policy ensures breast cancer remains a priority for state and national decision-makers. By engaging with Komen’s advocacy network, organizations can help shape policies that accelerate research, expand timely access to quality care, and reduce systemic and financial barriers for the people they serve. Sign up to be an Advocacy Insider at Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy Action Center.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Scoring System: The Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Scoring System is a proposed set of common diagnostic criteria designed for health care providers to identify IBC. It is being developed to increase diagnostic accuracy, guide treatment decisions and inclusion in clinical trials, and aid basic research. Learn about the tool and diagnostic codes here.
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Know More Series: Komen’s Know More Series makes complex breast cancer information easy to understand so no one needs a medical degree to make sense of a diagnosis. By sharing this accessible, expert-developed education, providers and community organization can empower patients to face their diagnosis with confidence while strengthening trust, engagement, and equity across the communities they serve.
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Komen’s Blog – Features powerful stories, expert insights and the latest news about breast cancer. From research breakthroughs to personal journeys, the blog connects readers with inspiring content and practical information in support of our mission. By sharing this content, organizations can offer trusted information, highlight real experiences, and keep their communities engaged and informed about the latest in breast cancer care and innovation.
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Komen Educational Resources – Plain-language downloadable breast health resources available in a variety of languages, plus tools like ‘Questions to Ask the Doctor’. These trusted, plain-language resources are designed to fit seamlessly into clinical workflows, professional development programs, and community initiatives — equipping organizations to share accurate knowledge, foster confidence, and reduce disparities.
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Komen en Espanol: Educational resources and tools in Spanish.
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Komen YouTube Channel – Compelling videos that feature personal stories, research updates, expert interviews and event highlights that drive awareness and action about breast cancer. By sharing this engaging, ready-to-use content, organizations can educate their audiences, foster trust, and expand the reach breast health information.
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MBC newsletter – delivers timely, relevant, and easy-to-understand information tailored specifically for people living with stage 4 breast cancer, By sharing this resource, organizations can keep patients and families informed, supported, and connected to trusted updates that enhance care and quality of life.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact Series offers people living with metastatic breast cancer and their loved ones a safe, collaborative space to access trusted information, hear directly from leading experts and patient voices, and explore practical resources to support physical and emotional well-being. By sharing this free series, organizations can connect their patients to high-quality education and support, foster engagement, and strengthen efforts to improve outcomes for those facing metastatic breast cancer.
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