Over the last several decades, medical and scientific advances have led to the development of new therapies for blood cancer – therapies that have helped improve the five-year survival rate from about 15-20 percent to 50-70 percent, depending on the type of blood cancer. However, not every patient can access…more.
In 1989, the American Cancer Society (ACS) convened a series of fact-finding hearings to determine the magnitude of unmet cancer prevention and control needs among the disadvantaged. Their resulting “Report to the Nation” uncovered a number of critical issues related to cancer and the poor, including the extraordinary personal sacrifices…more.
An economic analysis recently published in JAMA Psychology estimates that schizophrenia spectrum disorders cost the United States $366.8 billion in 2024, with impacts extending far beyond medical care into public programs and other systems. Drilling down to the individual level, the study found that the 3+ million adults living with…more.
Living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be stressful for patients and their caregivers. From delays in getting diagnosed and difficulties managing life-altering symptoms, to navigating complex insurance issues, finding the right support can be overwhelming. The ALS Association is committed to supporting families impacted by ALS by providing care…more.
When we talk about patient navigation and financial toxicity, the conversation often centers on navigators embedded in health systems, social workers in clinical settings, or the growing number of digital tools designed to connect patients with assistance programs. All of these matter enormously. But there is another navigator – one…more.
Should a cancer patient’s socioeconomic status or zip code dictate the oncology expertise available to them or their ability to access cutting-edge clinical trials? Not according to AccessHope, which provides remote expert oncology opinions as a supplemental benefit to payers and employer self-funded plans. “The vast majority of cancer care…more.
When someone is diagnosed with a chronic or life-altering illness, the diagnosis doesn’t just affect them – it affects their loved ones as well. For loved ones who take on the role of primary caregiver, the impacts can be significant. Among the many duties and responsibilities family caregivers may shoulder…more.
People with chronic or life-altering illnesses like cancer or Alzheimer’s may see a range of health care providers as they manage their condition from diagnosis through survivorship. Most are likely familiar with roles played by physicians, nurses, and surgeons, but what about physician associates (PAs)? What role do they play…more.
Over two-thirds of U.S. adults say they receive medical bills they cannot afford, making medical debt one of the country’s most pressing problems – to the tune of $220 billion. Unlike “planned” debt like a mortgage, car payment, or student loan, medical debt typically results from the unexpected: an illness,…more.
Over 90 percent of health care professionals, patients, and caregivers attending HealthWell’s first webinar on financial toxicity and patient navigation said they have encountered patients with financial concerns that would cause them to forgo treatment. This finding reflects the scope and severity of an issue facing millions of Americans: Even…more.
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