2023 Pasifika Grand Rounds | Structural Racism in Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (NHPI) Oncology Data

October 24, 2023

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) have a high burden of health disparities. NHPI health data is often omitted due to its various regions, which adds to the health inequity this population experiences. NHPI data has historically been lumped up with other populations, and studies have shown that as a result of this data collection, statistics have been misrepresented, leading to health disparities and bias.  

It is imperative to understand that attributing data for multiple races into a single category is not optimal. Policy changes are recommended to overcome the current barriers that limit the data reported on cancer in NHPI.  There is a need to collect, analyze, and report disaggregated NHPI data. Understanding how NHPI differ from Asians, although ancestrally tied, can help solidify their identity as a group. There is a need to examine alternative methodologies in the setting of racial aggregated data. Research in this area, as well as dissemination of the findings, is integral in seeking to achieve ideal practice when it comes to being inclusive of NHPI patients, which will result in better patient outcomes. 

Target Audience

Physicians and medical providers who serve Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate health disparities experienced by Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders (NHPI) in regards to cancer.
  • Outline the health inequities experienced by NHPI regarding cancer data.  
  • Examine potential policy solutions and data recommendations aimed at reaching data equity for NHPI.
  • Discuss possible barriers and biases which may impact patient care (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, gender identity/orientation, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics).
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2023 Pasifika Grand Rounds | Structural Racism in Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (NHPI) Oncology Data for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Activity opens: 
10/24/2023
Activity expires: 
12/23/2023
Event starts: 
10/24/2023 - 5:30pm PDT
Event ends: 
10/24/2023 - 6:30pm PDT
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Kekoa Taparra MD, PhD   Resident Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology; SCI Fellow | Postdoctoral Medical Fellow; President Obama Foundation USA Leader; Stanford Health Care

Presenter: Dr. Taparra has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships.

Planner: Raynald Samoa, MD has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships.

This presentation and/or comments will provide a balanced, non-promotional, and evidence-based approach to all diagnostic, therapeutic and/or research related content. 

CME Committee/Reviewer no relevant financial relationships:  Daneng Li, MD

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  1.0

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2023 Pasifika Grand Rounds | Structural Racism in Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (NHPI) Oncology Data for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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