ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Quantifying Cancer Healthcare Costs for Adolescents and Young Adults in Queensland, Australia.
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backgroundAdolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer have unique needs as they transition from childhood to adulthood. This study explored the patterns of health service use and the related costs incurred by the health care system and out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for AYAs diagnosed with cancer in Queensland, Australia.
methodsA linked administrative dataset (CancerCostMod) containing all AYA cancer survivors (
resultsThe public hospital costs incurred for AYAs diagnosed with cancer were higher (AUD 33.7 M) compared to private hospitals (AUD 12.6 M). The median cost per person for public admissions (AUD 9759, IQR = AUD 0-37,245). AYAs claimed 215,900 MBS items and 58,321 PBS items over a five-year period. First Nations Australians and individuals living in regional and mostly disadvantaged areas had higher public hospital admissions, associated costs, and ED admissions compared to their counterparts.
conclusionsThis study revealed significant variations in healthcare costs for AYAs diagnosed with cancer. Public hospital costs were higher, with notable differences observed across sociodemographic characteristics.
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