Access to cancer care expertise, support, and guidance
MSK Direct is a cancer benefits program that works in collaboration with unions to support members affected by cancer, at every stage of their cancer journey. Union members will benefit from Memorial Sloan Kettering’s lifesaving discoveries, research, cancer treatments, and leading outcomes.
MSK Direct empowers union members to take control of their treatment plan with:
- Navigation to clinical care and treatments: Guidance to world-class care at MSK or locally
- Comprehensive support: Personalized guidance and support for members and organizations
- Expert medical opinions: Second opinions from world-renowned, subspecialized cancer experts
- Screening & prevention resources: Cancer screening, risk assessment tools, and educational resources
Where and how your union members are treated first matters.
Cancer is among the toughest and most challenging diagnoses an individual will ever face. MSK Direct seeks to mitigate the traditional barriers to accessing high-quality cancer care by providing people with the right subspecialized cancer expertise in the care setting that is best for them.
- 100% focus on cancer, subspecializing across 400+ common and rare cancers.
- 25% better 5-year survival rate compared to other hospitals.
- Resources for patients and caregivers to support a comprehensive approach.
- Services in multiple languages.
Cancer in the workplace
A 2023 study published in BMJ Oncology revealed a 79.1% global increase (from 1990-2019) of early onset (ages 14-49) cancer diagnoses.1
50% of workers are afraid to disclose their cancer diagnosis for fear of stigma or losing their job.2
92% of cancer patients feel the support they receive from the workplace, positively affects their health.2
This puts employers in a powerful position to affect positive change.
Sources: 1 BMJ Oncology, 2023; 2 Working with Cancer Pledge, (n.d.).
Leading subspeciality expertise: MSK is 100% focused on cancer, subspecializing across 400+ common and rare cancers.
Superior outcomes: MSK has a 25% better 5-year survival rate compared to other hospitals.
An expert diagnosis and treatment plan: Getting the correct diagnosis first lowers unnecessary costs and improves outcomes.
Ready to bring MSK Direct to your members?
We’ve successfully partnered with unions to meet diverse healthcare needs. With MSK Direct, your members have expedited access to equitable cancer care, while your organization benefits from a dedicated account manager and MSK’s clinical leadership program, working together to create tailored, strategic cancer care solutions for your population.