Estimation of the Three Phases by Direct Cost of Care for Non-surviving Patients with Cancer: A National Population-based Patient-level Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Determining the cost structure of medical care from diagnosis to the death of patients with cancer is crucial for establishing budgets to support patients with cancer. The breakdown of the cost estimation in distinct phases of survival is essential for optimizing the allocation of limited funds. Therefore, this study aims to examine the patterns of direct medical costs of cancer care associated with seven major cancer types and estimate cost thresholds to distinguish each phase based on the incurred cost. Methods: In this nationwide, population-based study, we used claims data from the National Health Insurance Service, Korea. Patients newly diagnosed with cancer since 2006 and who died in 2016-2017 were enrolled, and their use of medical services during cancer su

SUBMITTER: Youk TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10751664 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature