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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2025

The Health Insurance Navigation Tools (HINT) intervention adapted for colorectal cancer survivors: a pilot trial.

Elyse R Park, Natalie Durieux, Calli O Mitchell, Allyson Foor, Giselle K Perez, Christina Luberto, Heydon Kaddas, Anne C Kirchhoff, Ryan Nipp

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Elyse R ParkMassachusetts General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St. Suite #1600, Boston, MA, 02114, USA. epark@mgh.harvard.edu.
Natalie DurieuxMassachusetts General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St. Suite #1600, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
Calli O MitchellMassachusetts General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St. Suite #1600, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
Allyson FoorMassachusetts General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St. Suite #1600, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
Giselle K PerezMassachusetts General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St. Suite #1600, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
Christina LubertoMassachusetts General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St. Suite #1600, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
Heydon KaddasHuntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Anne C KirchhoffHuntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Ryan NippUniversity of Oklahoma (OU) Health Science Center, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

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ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group 5UG1CA189828-09
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Abstract

purposeColorectal cancer (CRC) survivors are at risk for experiencing healthcare-related financial burden, which can be exacerbated by low health insurance literacy (HIL). This pilot RCT assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a virtual health insurance navigation intervention adapted for CRC survivors (Health Insurance Navigation Tools; HINT-C).

methodsInsured adult CRC survivors at the MGH Cancer Center with access to a wireless device were eligible. Participants were randomized to HINT-C, a five-session Zoom-based intervention, or enhanced usual care (EUC). Feasibility was assessed by proportion of enrolled individuals and sessions completed. Measures of patient satisfaction and program helpfulness assessed acceptability. Program efficacy was measured as changes in HIL, ACA knowledge, familiarity with health care legislation, and financial burden between baseline and five-month post-intervention.

resultsFrom 01/2022 to 02/2023, 36 participants enrolled (22.6% enrollment rate; 47.2% female; 88.9% White, M

conclusionThe HINT-C intervention demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy for improving CRC survivors' HIL and ACA knowledge. Future research will assess this intervention more broadly among CRC survivors. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Interventions are needed for enhancing CRC survivors' ability to understand, choose, and utilize the best health insurance option for their unique healthcare needs. To our knowledge, the present intervention tailored to CRC survivors is the first of its kind.

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Colorectal cancer survivorsFinancial burdenHealth insurance literacyHealth insurance navigation

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