Explore MSK Direct services
Solely focused on cancer, MSK Direct provides specialized cancer care, expertise, support, and guidance for members and their families, wherever they live.
From prevention and diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, our services enhance health outcomes and deliver tangible value throughout every stage of the cancer journey.
Direct access to expert cancer treatment
- Connection to world-class care at MSK. MSK Direct Care Advisors strategically connect members to the right subspecialized care team, expediting appointments across our premier facilities throughout New York and New Jersey.
- Guidance to local cancer centers. If a member is unable to travel to MSK, the MSK Direct team helps guide them to local, in-network cancer centers with the best outcomes.
Comprehensive cancer care and support
Holistic support. We offer counseling, help for issues that come up while in treatment, and ongoing support throughout the entire recovery journey.
Employee communications. MSK Direct provides access to monthly cancer awareness campaigns, prevention resources, and educational webinars to promote prevention and wellbeing.
Dedicated account team. Your MSK Direct dedicated account team provides strategic guidance and business insights, and they can connect you to leading MSK subspecialists.
Clinical leadership program. Access to a peer-to-peer program that fosters collaboration and learning by engaging your clinical leadership with MSK’s world-renowned cancer experts.
Expert medical opinions
Offering expert medical opinions for cancer diagnoses is a strategic investment in employee and member health and satisfaction, leading to better health outcomes and cost efficiency. Accurate diagnoses lead to precise treatments, reducing complications and costs while enabling employees and members to make well-informed decisions about their care.
MSK is a world-leading cancer authority including experts who cover 400+ different subtypes of cancer, and whose expertise span the latest advancements in cancer surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, nursing, and supportive care.
How to receive an expert medical opinion:
- In-person visit: patient seen at MSK. Facilitated by their MSK Direct Care Advisor.
- Written report: shared with the patient and their local treating physician.
Research on MSK second opinions shows:
For 39 of 100 second opinion cases across 26 cancer types, MSK subspecialists recommended “meaningful changes” to treatment plans – with expected improvements to patient outcomes.
- 67% improved prognosis/survival
- 44% improved short-term quality of life
- 75% improved long-term quality of life
Personalized Cancer Risk Assessment
Screening & prevention resources
- Early detection and prevention tools. Digital assessment to evaluate cancer risk and offer customized in-person cancer screenings and recommendations.
- Awareness campaigns, all year long. Tailored monthly and quarterly cancer awareness campaigns and helpful resources to educate members.
Connect with us
MSK Direct has engaged with stakeholders nationwide to define the standards of exceptional cancer care and support. No matter when or where you need us, we are here to guide you.
Learn more about partnering with MSK Direct. Call us at 844-557-5507, email mskdirectinfo@mskcc.org, or complete our Connect with us form.