Managed Healthcare Executive February 2, 2021
The pandemic has led to the adoption of telehealth and greater access to care through apps.
Roughly 1.8 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2020. While a cancer diagnosis may be terrifying and life-altering in a “normal year,” the added complication and risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic left many patients — and oncology practices — feeling completely overwhelmed.
Beyond the added difficulty of accessing care, many treatments for cancer compromise the immune system, making it easier for patients to catch a contagious respiratory virus and forcing many into extreme isolation. A recent study published in JAMA Oncology found that patients with a recent diagnosis of cancer were at significantly increased risk...
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