Economic Impact
PA Cancer Alliance
The PA Cancer Alliance is composed of leading cancer research and treatment centers across Pennsylvania, working together to accelerate cures, expand access, and train the next generation of physicians and scientists. By uniting institutions from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, the Alliance represents one of the largest collaborative cancer networks in the nation. Its members conduct groundbreaking clinical trials, pioneer innovative therapies, and serve patients in every corner of the Commonwealth.
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PA Cancer Alliance
The Puzzle
Cancer remains one of Pennsylvania’s most pressing public health challenges, demanding cutting-edge research, advanced treatment, and collaboration across institutions. In 2024, the PA Cancer Alliance—a statewide consortium of academic medical centers and research hospitals—engaged Parker Strategy Group to measure its collective economic footprint. Leaders and advocates needed clear evidence not only of the Alliance’s life-saving role but also its impact as a driver of jobs, investment, and statewide prosperity.
Profile
The PA Cancer Alliance is composed of leading cancer research and treatment centers across Pennsylvania, working together to accelerate cures, expand access, and train the next generation of physicians and scientists. By uniting institutions from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, the Alliance represents one of the largest collaborative cancer networks in the nation. Its members conduct groundbreaking clinical trials, pioneer innovative therapies, and serve patients in every corner of the Commonwealth.
How we helped
Parker Strategy Group quantified the Alliance’s combined $2.4 billion annual economic impact in Pennsylvania. Highlights of the analysis include:
- $2.4 billion generated in economic impact from FY01-FY22.
- 10,233 jobs supported and sustained throughout the Commonwealth.
- $89.7 million generated in state and local tax revenues.
Beyond the numbers, the report highlighted how cancer research enhances Pennsylvania’s competitiveness in biotechnology and life sciences, positioning the state as a national leader in medical innovation.
How It Helped The Client
By placing its scientific mission within a broader economic narrative, the PA Cancer Alliance gained powerful evidence to share with lawmakers, funders, and the public. The findings strengthened advocacy for sustained investment in cancer research and treatment infrastructure, while also underscoring the Alliance’s vital role as both a health lifeline and an economic engine for Pennsylvania.
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