Financial modeling for global pricing: the NCCN breast cancer prototype. National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Area of Science:

• Health Economics
• Oncology
• Health Services Research

Background:

• The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is developing financial models to assess cancer care costs.
• Accurate cost assessment is crucial for healthcare management and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and components of a prototype financial model for cancer care costs.
• To outline the information provided by the NCCN financial model.

Main Methods:

• Development of a financial model based on the NCCN Breast Cancer Practice Guidelines.
• Incorporation of institution-specific cost data to account for regional variations in the United States.

Main Results:

• The model provides institution-specific cost calculations for episodes of cancer care.
• The prototype model is based on established breast cancer treatment guidelines.

Conclusions:

• The NCCN financial model offers a framework for understanding and calculating cancer care costs.
• Institution-specific data ensures the model's relevance across different US regions.