NPCR 2019 Program Review Meeting DOD & VA Update Insights
Renita Blake, PhD, Deputy Branch Chief of the Cancer Surveillance Branch, shares updates on accessing DOD & VA cancer data. Discussions with DOD & VA officials, process for data access, progress with developing data exchange, and outlook for expanding accessibility highlighted. An emphasis on reliability, trust, and scientific advancement.
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NPCR 2019 Program Review Meeting DOD & VA Update Renita Blake, PhD Deputy Branch Chief Cancer Surveillance Branch
The Ask Is that Central Cancer Registries receive DOD & VA cancer data Successes Challenges RELIABLE TRUSTED SCIENTIFIC DCPC
DODs Response Early this year we met with DOD represents housed in the Joint Pathology Center in Bethesda Maryland Very responsive to hearing our ask Equally excited in exploring opportunities that expand the useful of their data Fully open to explore opportunities that will enhance the benefits to their military force and beneficiaries RELIABLE TRUSTED SCIENTIFIC DCPC
DODs Process for Gaining Access to Data Data collected using the Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR) - a third-party vendor. Current limitations on central registry functions Data is submitted to Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Actual MOU is with DMDC There are specific requirements that must be satisfied prior to getting access to the data ( Successes/Challenges) Jill Graygo is the Point of Contact (POC) at DOD Central Cancer Registry- Tracks requests and will make the referral to the appropriate Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) representative. Jill M. Graygo MPH, MSEd - Chief, Research Program Management Office The Joint Pathology Center National Capital Region Medical Directorate-Defense Health Agency Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Office: 301-400-1056 Fax: 301-400-1570 http://www.jpc.capmed.mil/ RELIABLE TRUSTED SCIENTIFIC DCPC
VA Progress: Currently in discussions with the VA & NCI to develop a MOU that will allow a two-way data exchange. Status: A work in progress Successes Challenges RELIABLE TRUSTED SCIENTIFIC DCPC
In Conclusion: Outlook of Progress We are hopeful to be instrumental in expanding accessibility of both the DOD & VA data for use by the central cancer registries. RELIABLE TRUSTED SCIENTIFIC DCPC
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