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Executive Summary Utilization management (UM) refers to a variety of practices that health plans and pharmacy benefit managers employ to confirm the use of specific drugs or services aligns with the payer’s policy. Plans can use ... necessary, or to limit utilization of high-priced, specialty medications. UM use in oncology may have unintended consequences to patient care, such as delaying patient access to medication or increased administrative burden for the patient and provider. Prior to 2019, Medicare ...

... to the composition of clinical trials. Four-in-five (79%) say it is important that a drug they are prescribed has been tested in people whose health is similar to theirs, with 57% saying this is very important and 22% somewhat important. Similarly, 76% agree that it is important the drug ... important that a drug is tested in patients who share their gender. Nationality, race, and ethnicity are viewed as somewhat less important than health condition, age, and gender when it comes to trial diversity, though still important. Fifty-seven percent say it is important the drug has ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

... Federal Anti-Kickback statutes, manufacturers are prohibited from directly paying for any part of drug costs for patients relying on a Federal Health Care Program (FHCP) including Medicare and veterans’ programs and having those costs count towards the patient’s out-of-pocket costs.1 ... companies. These programs are permitted to support FHCP patients, on the condition they operate within the parameters defined by the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Requirements for eligibility in the programs vary: some programs only assist uninsured ...

... at least some of the time, a number similar to recent national surveys. Numerous studies describe the link between social isolation and negative health outcomes, [1] and a 2023 study by the American Cancer Society identifies an increased mortality risk among cancer survivors with higher ... reporting this impacted their connections a great deal. Other factors impacting social connection include stress, depression, or other mental health concerns (50%), missing or stopping work (45%), and those in their social circles feeling scared to talk to them, not knowing what to say, ... times to tell my loved ones because I didn't want to burden them, but then they would tell me it would not burden them, it would help them take care of me better.” “Teaching caregivers/supporters good questions to ask, things not to say, or how to just hang out in silence.” ...