ArticleCureus2024
Achieving Equity in Transportation for Radiotherapy.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Abstract
Transportation is a significant social determinant of health and a barrier to treatment for many patients. Cancer patients are disproportionately affected, and it can be especially salient for patients undergoing several weeks of daily radiation treatment. A prospective survey pilot study at our institution examining financial toxicity related to transportation for patients undergoing radiation treatment showed a correlation between high transportation costs and financial stress. Furthermore, those living >10 miles from the radiation center were associated with worse financial toxicity. Previous programs implemented to address the transportation issue in oncology have been mainly inadequate or ineffective. These programs have been set back due to a lack of awareness and low utilization. The Health Equity Achievement in Radiation Therapy (HEART) adjustment from the proposed Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) payment model for radiation oncology will greatly alleviate transportation barriers for patients undergoing radiation treatment. The $500 per patient can be utilized for those patients at the highest risk, like those living far away from the radiation center.
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