Out of pocket costs can cause cancer patients a lot of stress and lead to negative outcomes like accumulating debt or skipping treatments. We know that 25 percent of cancer patients report medical noncompliance risk and are two and a half times more likely to file for bankruptcy than other adults due to financial toxicity.
Proactively tackling the risk of financial toxicity can reduce financial stress for your patients and your practice. Use these tips and strategies to improve your financial counseling performance.