What is Value?

Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help you understand what value is in the health care system and what value means to people impacted by cancer. The Cancer Support Community is committed to ensuring that patient voices are at the center of discussions on value. 

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What Patients Need to Know About Value-Based Care

Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help you understand value-based care, how health care “value” is defined, and the importance of including patient perspectives in the growth of value-based care.

What Patients Need to Know About Prior Authorization

Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help you understand what prior authorization is, how it is used, and how to navigate through the prior authorization process if your health insurance requires it for your medication or procedure.

 

Have a concern of your own? Please call our Cancer Support Helpline to talk with an experienced counselor or navigator: 888-793-9355

What Patients Need to Know About Step Therapy

Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help you understand what step therapy is, how it is used when accessing medication, and how the Cancer Support Community (CSC) works to protect patients.

Understanding Health Insurance

This video is a guide to understanding health insurance. It covers the types of health insurance, health insurance terms, questions, and resources for financial aid and advice.

Managing Out of Pocket Costs

Hear from guest speakers Joanna Morales and Angie Santangelo about stress due to financial issues, tips to reduce stress, out-of-pocket costs, and unexpected costs.

Managing Long Term Financial Concerns

 

Hear from guest speakers Jen Sinclair and Joanna Morales speak about financial concerns, clinical trial expenses, financial assistance, legal expenses, and tips for reducing stress.

Understanding the Costs of Cancer Care

  • The most common medical-related costs for cancer care
  • Practical questions to ask as you learn about cancer care costs
  • Information about resources that can help