Relationship Between Quality of Comorbid Condition Care and Costs for Cancer Survivors [FOCUS ON QUALITY]

Conclusion:
Higher-quality processes of care may not reduce short-term costs, but the prevention of avoidable outcomes reduces costs. The association between quality and cost was similar for cancer survivors and noncancer controls.

Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - June 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Frick, K. D., Snyder, C. F., Herbert, R. J., Blackford, A. L., Neville, B. A., Wolff, A. C., Carducci, M. A., Earle, C. C. Tags: Quality of life, Cost of care, Patient, Survivor, Survival Analysis, Outcomes Research, Quality of Life, Quality of Care, Adult Medical Oncology FOCUS ON QUALITY Source Type: research