Abstract:PURPOSE This retrospective observational study compared cancer care toxicity and cost outcomes for patients with metastatic cancer with nine different cancer types prescribed on- versus off-pathway regimens. METHODS This study used claims and authorization data from a national insurer between January 1, 2018, and October 31, 2021. Participants included adults with metastatic breast, lung, colorectal, pancreatic, melanoma, kidney, bladder, gastric, or uterine cancer, who were prescribed first-line anticancer re… Show more
“…The findings by Liu et al 6 add to the existing literature that clinical pathways can result in cost savings. The large number of patients in the study population and the diversity of cancer types enhance the generalizability of previous research demonstrating cost savings.…”
“…The findings by Liu et al 6 add to the existing literature that clinical pathways can result in cost savings. The large number of patients in the study population and the diversity of cancer types enhance the generalizability of previous research demonstrating cost savings.…”
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