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标题：Annual Out-of-Pocket Expenditures and Financial Hardship Among Cancer Survivors Aged 18–64 Years — United States, 2011–2016
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作者：Donatus U. Ekwueme ; Jingxuan Zhao, MPH ; Sun Hee Rim 等
期刊名称：Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
出版年度：2019
卷号：68
期号：22
页码：494-499
DOI：10.15585/mmwr.mm6822a2
出版社：Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
摘要：What is already known about this topic? Many cancer survivors face substantial economic burden resulting from cancer and its treatment. What is added by this report? On average, cancer survivors had significantly higher annual out-of-pocket medical expenditures than did persons without a cancer history. Overall, 25% of survivors reported problems paying medical bills, and 33% reported worry about medical bills. Financial hardship was more common among the uninsured than among those with insurance coverage. What are the implications for public health practice? The population of cancer survivors is growing, and many struggle to pay for medical care. Evidence-based, sustainable strategies by providers, practices, and payers to reduce out-of-pocket costs could be an important component of high-quality cancer care.
关键词：Cancer And Economic Burden; Cancer Survivor And Financial Hardship; Cancer Out;Of;Pocket Expenditure; Cancer Medical Care Cost; Cancer; Cancer Survivorship; Economics; MMWR; Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; Financial Management