With increased attention to the financing and structure of healthcare, dramatic increases in
the cost of diagnosing and treating cancer, and corresponding disparities in access, the …

The goals of the “Future of Cancer Health Economics Research” virtual conference were to
identify challenges, gaps, and unmet needs for conducting cancer health economics …

Abstract The National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Control and Population Science
hosted a virtual conference on the Future of Cancer Health Economics Research and …

Although a broad range of data resources have played a key role in the substantial
achievements of cancer health economics research, there are now needs for more …

Abstract The National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
hosted a virtual conference, The Future of Cancer Health Economics Research, in …

Lay Summary Cancer has substantial economic impacts for patients, their families and/or
caregivers, employers, and the health care system. However, there is only limited …

Health-care cost growth is unsustainable, and the current level of spending is harming our
economy and our patients. This commentary describes the scope of the health-care …

Background: Cancer diagnosis and treatment can substantially affect health and financial
outcomes for patients and families. Research in health care delivery across the cancer …

Oncology is a profession and a calling to serve patients with cancer, but it is also an
important component of the health economy. In the last decade, changes in the business of …

Rising health care costs are a central fiscal challenge confronting the United States.
National spending on health care currently accounts for 18 percent of gross domestic …