peter bach who is a physician at the memorial sloan kiterring cancer center. his work has focused particularly on improving the quality of care for african-american patients in medicare including cancer care. he previously served as senior adviser to the administrator of the centers for medicare and medicaid services where among other things he oversaw the agency's cancer initiatives. folks, i am excited to have you here. this is an issue that is, that we've needed to have a fully flushed-out discussion on these issues for quite some time, and i'm glad you could make it here today. the next thing we have to take care of, we have to swear you in. so, please, raise your right hand. please swear or affirm that the information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. >> i do. >> i do. >> very good. let's get started. here are the mechanics. each speaker will have 10 minutes, and, please, try to stay within the time frame. at the end of the, at the end of the presentations we will have a q&a session, and we will start with dr