1340P Trends in access to early phase clinical trials in underserved populations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

As the only NCI designated cancer center in the region, it is the mission of University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) to lead efforts to reduce the cancer burden affecting our catchment area. KUCC serves a total population of 4.5 million; 96 counties (78%) and 25% of the population are rural based upon Rural-Urban Continuum Codes (RUCC). Notably, Kansas is a non-Medicaid expansion state and many rural individuals live at or below the poverty level. All but 12 of the 123 counties in KUCC catchment area are primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas by geographic and/or population standards.