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Paying for CareMany Cancer Survivors Struggle to Pay For Care
The population of cancer survivors in the US is growing, and many struggle to pay health care costs. A study led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds one-fourth of survivors have problems paying medical bills and one-third worry about them.
Cancer Survivors Face Significant Financial Problems
Cancer survivors are more likely than people with no cancer history to have money-related problems due to medical bills according to a study published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Year in Review: Cancer Research Insights from 2018
Read highlights about American Cancer Society research from 2018.
Study: ACA and Medicaid Expansion Drops Number of Uninsured and Lowers Disparities in Some States
A study by American Cancer Society researchers was recently published in JAMA Oncology. Researchers found that the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion dropped the number of uninsured patients in all states. States with Medicaid expansion saw access-to-care disparities diminish dramatically.
Save Money on Prescription Medicines
Taking your medicine the way you’re supposed to can be challenging, especially when budgets are tight. Our tips for saving money and getting organized can help you stay on track.
Study Shows US Cancer Drug Costs Increasing Despite Competition
A study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that once cancer drugs go on the market, their prices tend to increase over time, sometimes sharply, even in the face of competition.
How to Find Reliable Health Info Online
When you’re facing a serious illness, the Internet can be a valuable resource. Here are some ways to stay savvy as you search online:
Open Enrollment Under Way for Health Care Law
The open enrollment period to sign up for individual health insurance under the health care law known as the Affordable Care Act begins November 15, 2014 and runs through February 15, 2015.