Cancer costs outpace cures as patients bear bill burden
The rising cost of cancer care strains patients insurers and the system. New drugs often exceed $100,000 per year and are used sooner and longer, sometimes with limited benefit. Proton therapy and gene targeted therapies add expense while savings and options vary by plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hassett
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
Medicare
Allen Lichter
Oncology Society
Lichter
Zalkori
Hassett
Brawley
Coping with Cancer Care Costs Amonginsured Patients
A study of about 250 cancer patients shows most had insurance with two thirds on Medicare and 83 percent with drug coverage. Despite this, average out-of-pocket costs ran 712 dollars monthly for copays medicines lost wages and travel. Dr. Amy Abernethy of Duke discusses limits of care and cost containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicare
Iowa lawmakers weigh plan to cap property taxes and shift costs
The plan forecasts costs up to 848.1 million tied to a hold harmless provision for cities and counties as commercial property tax relief phases from 100 to 60 percent over eight years. GOP leaders defend affordability noting revenue growth history, while Democrats warn of a 357 million gap for local entities and a major tax shift to homeowners.
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Terry Branstad
Branstad
House
Senate
GOP
Iowa
Kraig Paulsen
Hiawatha
Paulsen
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Ways and Means Committee
Mercy Health Weight Loss Program Launch
Mercy offers a 12 week program using science based strategies to aid weight loss and healthier living facilitated by registered dietitians. To register, visit the Mercy events page for a complete list of sessions.
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Wunumercycare
Mercy
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American Society of Clinical Oncology
National Cancer Institute
Bruce Roth
Washington University
St. Louis
Zytiga
Roth
Tyree
Virginia
American Cancer Society
U.S
Otis Brawley
Insurers
Medicare Medicaid
Sela-Medicare
Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality
Amy Abernethy
Duke University
Agency For Healthcare
Graphic Research
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Tom Narak
Narak
Rod. Boshat
Sourcemedia
Mercy Medical Center
Lindale Mall
Dean Abramson
M.D
P-C
Center Court
Lyla Schweiger
Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Ruby Perin
Linn County Public Health
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Numercycare.org
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