Pharmaceutical Executive November 6, 2023
While there are still hurdles to overcome along the way, home healthcare could deliver better patient-centered cancer care, providing improved patient outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and reduced strain on resources.
Cancer is a life-altering disease, and the pursuit of quality care can be daunting for those affected. However, oncology care is undergoing a significant transformation that brings hope to millions living with cancer — a shift towards home healthcare. In 2022, 1,918,030 new cancer cases and 609,360 cancer deaths were projected to occur in the United States.1 In the short years ahead, the numbers will continue to increase significantly, but with advances in technology combined with healthcare system changes to evolve areas like access and reimbursement, oncology home care...