Financial Support Plan Will Aid Cancer PatientsVicky Shaw, Personal
The author reflects on the financial stress of cancer patients. Topics discussed include need of steps to restrain cancer costs; importance of establishing communication between doctor and patient about costs of care; and medical and economic consequences of financial distress. It al...
Most of the cancer patients missed the help that could allow them to die at home rather than in hospital.McHughJosephEBSCO_bspPublic Finance
Patients Need Support to Overcome Cancer Poverty; after the Shocking Revelations about the Financial Cost of Cancer to Patients, Elin Jones Says Better Access to Financial Advice Is Needed
The costs of cancer care in the US continue to increase and may have serious consequences for patients. We hypothesize that even cancer patients treated with curative-intent surgery alone experience substantial financial burden. A questionnaire was administered to adult cancer patients who were treated...
Morris, MD, MPH JAMA Network Open Key Points Question Do rates of financial hardship change among patients with early-stage colorectal cancer over time? Findings In this cohort study of 451 patients with a new diagnosis of stage I to III colorectal cancer treated with curative inten...
On the following pages, you'll find information on savings card programs and additional resources. These resources may help with financial challenges that some patients experience to get the Lilly medication that they need. Choose a product: ...
Fully integrating the assessment into work-flow to ensure continuity of support for patients with financial burdens remains an unmet need.8 Beyond major cancer centers, community cancer care facilities may be less able to handle cases of financial hardships, given their size, resources, and ...
Financial advocacy programs help patients navigate insurance coverage; provide resources to patients about financial assistance; and communicate with patients, caregivers and clinicians to reduce economic barriers. The guidelines recommend that every cancer program ...
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation:This nonprofit organization offers financial assistance to patients who can’t afford their co-payments (the portion of medical expenses that must be paid out of pocket). These resources can take financial pressure off families and help ensure patients can ...