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Financial assistance programs for cancer patients.
Steven S Coughlin1,2, Lorraine T Dean3,4, Jorge E Cortes5,6
1Department of Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Current Cancer Reports
|September 27, 2021
Summary
Financial assistance programs can help cancer patients manage high healthcare costs. More research with larger groups is needed to confirm their effectiveness in reducing financial distress.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Economics
- Patient Support
Background:
- High costs of cancer care cause significant financial stress for patients and families.
- Few financial assistance programs for cancer patients have been evaluated.
- Existing programs offer navigation, education, or direct financial/charitable aid.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and evaluate existing financial assistance programs for cancer patients.
- To identify key features and outcomes of these programs.
- To highlight gaps in current research and suggest future directions.
Main Methods:
- Review of reported financial assistance programs for cancer patients.
- Analysis of program features, including instrumental support and financial aid.
- Evaluation of reported outcomes, such as cost reduction and psychosocial benefits.
Main Results:
- Programs varied in their support types, including financial navigation and aid for healthcare costs.
- Only one program demonstrated a reduction in patient out-of-pocket costs.
- Other programs showed psychosocial benefits or improved financial resource knowledge.
- Most evaluated programs were small pilot studies lacking control groups.
Conclusions:
- Further research with larger sample sizes and comparison groups is essential.
- Effectiveness of counseling and navigator programs in reducing financial distress needs confirmation.
- Programs targeting low-income and uninsured patients are of particular interest.
- Multi-level interventions addressing systemic issues and individual needs are crucial for reducing financial hardship.
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