INTRODUCTION More than 30 years ago, the term patient-centered care was coined to shift
the focus of healthcare providers and health systems from diseases back to patients, and a …

PURPOSE: Abiraterone and enzalutamide are commonly used oral cancer therapies for
patients with prostate cancer, both with potentially high out-of-pocket costs for patients. We …

BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer often face financial toxicity. They may face financial
distress because of high out-of-pocket costs that in turn can result in delays in treatment …

This study is the first to examine factors in the utilization of physician services, dentist
services, hospital care, and prescribed medications focusing exclusively on insured children …

Background High costs for patients' medications decrease medication access and
adherence which contributes to poor clinical outcomes. Numerous medication assistance …

Background: Cost is frequently cited as a barrier to optimal medication use, but the extent to
which copayment assistance interventions are used when available, and their impact on …

Objective The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the literature regarding
access to, and utilization of medication for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and pre-post improvements …

The sustained rise of prescription drug costs has continued to receive considerable
attention, with recent blame being directed toward the pharmaceutical supply chain …

Abstract Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) is a rare, debilitating
neurodegenerative disorder resulting in significant patient morbidity. If left untreated …

BACKGROUND: National spending on specialty medications accounted for approximately
193billionin2016.ThecoveragedesignforMedicarePartsBand…,whichmayprohibitpatientsfromstartingormai …