Published July 2019
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Journal article
The Insurance Approval Process for Proton Radiation Therapy: A Significant Barrier to Patient Care
Creators
- 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (United States)
- 2. Proton Therapy Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (United States)
Description
Proton therapy is increasingly prescribed for cancer treatment, given its potential for improvements in clinical outcomes and toxicity reduction; however, insurance coverage continues to be a barrier to patient access. This study examined insurance approval and appeal outcomes at a large-volume proton therapy center to clarify the process and identify areas for improvement.
Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.12.019;
- PII
- S0360301618341853;
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
- Journal Volume
- 104
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 724-733
- ISSN
- 0360-3016
- CODEN
- IOBPD3
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 55057186
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- INSURANCE; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS; PROTON BEAMS; RADIOTHERAPY; TOXICITY
- Descriptors DEC
- BEAMS; DISEASES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; NUCLEON BEAMS; PARTICLE BEAMS; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY
Optional Information
- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2018 Published by Elsevier Inc.