The urgent need in oncology for a comprehensive cost of care task force
Cet article plaide pour la prise en compte des coûts restant à charge des patients atteints de cancer dans l'analyse des coûts de santé en oncologie et dans la réforme du système de santé américain
Unsustainable health care costs have long been recognized and are fueling ongoing debate on health care reform. Health care reform grossly addresses societal financial burden but often undermines the significant financial hardship experienced by patients with chronic illnesses. Patients with cancer are especially vulnerable and bear higher out-of-pocket costs than do patients with other chronic illnesses.