“Financial Support Models: A Case for Use of Financial Navigators in the Oncology Setting” by Daniel E. Sherman and Kristen L. Fessel View online here Download PDF Background: Financial toxicity causes significant psychological and practical distress for patients and can affect their ability and willingness to undertake optimal treatment. Although different models of financial support are […]
Abstract: Objectives: Patients with cancer often face financial hardships, including loss of productivity, high out-of-pocket (OOP) costs, depletion of savings, and bankruptcy. By providing financial guidance and assistance through specially trained navigators, hospitals and cancer care clinics may be able mitigate the financial burdens to patients and also minimize financial losses for the treating institutions. […]
View online PDF here: Financial Navigation for People Undergoing Cancer Treatment INTRODUCTION The impact of cancer goes far beyond its physical effects. Many cancer patients endure significant financial and personal hardships because of the high costs associated with cancer treatment. High cost- sharing requirements, especially for those who are uninsured or underinsured, as well as […]
American Society of Clinical Oncology “Transforming Practices Through the Oncology Care Model: Financial Toxicity and Counseling” by Dan Sherman View this article online here Download PDF In the last 5 to 7 years, a significant amount of research has been performed on the experience of financial toxicity in the oncology setting. Studies by such researchers […]
As found in September-October 2014 issue of Oncology Issues. (view article online) Oncology Financial Navigators Integral members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team By Dan Sherman, MA, LPC The lights were dim when I entered the room of a newly- diagnosed cancer patient. As an oncology social worker, I had walked into rooms like this hundreds of […]
from Mercy Cancer Network Newsletter, March 2012 One of the strengths of the Mercy Cancer Network is its ability to identify a best practice and coordinate a mechanism for sharing among member hospitals. The Oncology Financial Navigation program at Saint Mary’s Health Care in Grand Rapids is a perfect example. Over the past decade there has been a […]
“Oncology Financial Navigators” by Dan Sherman View online here
by Deirdre Fuller, found in The Advisory Board Company St. Mary’s Health System in Michigan has saved $3.5 million and secured coverage for nearly 400 cancer patients over the past two years with its new financial navigation program. By understanding new provisions of the Affordable Care Act and educating staff about improving patient coverage, St. Mary’s is easing […]