Patient-Provider Discussions About Out-of-Pocket Costs of Cancer Care in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the importance of cost-related discussions in cancer care, little is known about the prevalence or drivers of these discussions in clinical practice. This study estimates the prevalence and examines the correlates of cancer survivors' discussions about out-of-pocket costs of cancer care with providers.

Methods

The 2016 and 2017 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Experiences with Cancer Surveys were used to identify 1,550 survivors who responded to the question on discussion about out-of-pocket costs of cancer care. Multivariable multinomial logistic regression examined the correlates of discussions about out-of-pocket costs. Analyses were performed in 2019.

Results

Approximately one quarter of cancer survivors reported having discussed the out-of-po

SUBMITTER: Rai A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9278513 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature