Immediately upon a cancer diagnosis, the medical questions and decisions start. Where should you go for treatment? Which treatment options should you pursue? How will your diagnosis and treatment affect your quality of life now and in the future? Along with the medical questions and decisions come financial, legal, and…more.
Late last month, the HealthWell Foundation held the second in its three-part Financial Toxicity & Patient Navigation: A Solutions-Focused Webinar Series. HealthWell created the webinar series to showcase the programs, services, solutions, and partnerships that help patients navigate an increasingly complex health care environment with clarity and support. “Essential Patient…more.
Over 7 million older adults (about 1 in 9 people) in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. The progressive disease worsens over time until individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond effectively to their environment. On…more.
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.
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