Explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial health of cancer programs and practices across the country, from lower patient volume and screening interventions and decreased revenue streams.
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On this episode of the CANCER BUZZ podcast, we’ll explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial health of cancer programs and practices across the country, from lower patient volume and screening interventions and decreased revenue streams.
“Hospitals that optimized revenue collections and appropriate billing for services rendered did better. While we all took a hit, systems that were appropriately efficient before and paid attention to operations survived a little more intact and will have a little less repair work to do…”
Douglas B. Flora, MD, LSSBB,
Executive Medical Director, Oncology Services,
St. Elizabeth Healthcare,
Independence, Kentucky
This mini podcast is produced as part of the Trending Now in Cancer Care series. Now in it is eleventh year, this educational program is designed to identify current and emerging trends across U.S. cancer programs and practices. This program is sponsored by Amgen and Bristol Myers Squibb.
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Cancer Care Centers.
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