5 Services Least Likely to Obtain Reimbursement in Comprehensive Cancer Care

  1. those that address practical and family/childcare needs: 0.7% obtained reimbursement
  2. caregiver support: 1.5% obtained reimbursement
  3. advanced care directives: 1.7% obtained reimbursement
  4. spiritual services: 1.8% obtained reimbursement
  5. navigation: 2.7% obtained reimbursement
Notes: From an article entitled, "Resource and Reimbursement Barriers to Comprehensive Cancer Care Delivery: An Analysis of Association of Community Cancer Centers Survey Data." 204 member programs responded to a survey in which 27 supportive oncology services were assessed for availability, reasons not offered, and coverage/reimbursement.

Source: JCO Oncology Practice, December 15, 2022 - https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OP.22.00417

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