Radiology Business June 16, 2023
Black patients are 34% less likely to complete lung cancer screening after a referral when compared to their white counterparts, according to an analysis of data from Veterans Affairs.
The disparity persisted even after adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic factors such as distance to the scanner, employment status and current smoking status. Experts believe these findings offer key clues as providers seek to design programs that reach as many patients as possible.
“A critical point in the screening process was when veterans must connect with the screening program after referral,” Neelima Navuluri, MD, with the Duke University School of Medicine, and co-authors wrote June 16 in JAMA Network Open [1]. “These findings may be used to design, implement, and evaluate...
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