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An oncology financial navigation intervention decreased financial toxicity among patients with blood cancers and their caregivers, according to study results.The intervention — called Coverage and Cost-of-Care Links (CC Links) — also received high ratings for acceptability and appropriateness, findings showed.
Implementation of financial toxicity screening and triage are essential components of oncology care for patients with cancer.
Implementation of a screening process for potential financial toxicity was accepted by patients and found feasible to implement.
In a small study, assigning an oncology financial navigator to patients with blood cancers resulted in savings of around $2500 per patient.
Physicians are advocating for incorporating discussions about the financial impact of treatment into shared decision-making.