NBCH is pleased to continue this series of Action Briefs developed to support the critical role purchasers and purchaser-led coalitions play as change agents in improving health and health care in employee populations and the community at large. Each Action Brief centers on a specific topic of interest highlighting why employers should care; using eValue8™ data to better explain the role of health plans around the issue; and providing action steps and strategies employers can take to improve health and health care delivery.
All briefs will be archived under Publications-NBCH Action Briefs.
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April 2014: Oncology
Cancer costs were estimated at approximately $264 billion in 2010 - $125 billion for direct medical costs and $139 billion for indirect costs associated with lost productivity. Additionally, cancer is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 85, accounting for one in every four deaths. The significant financial burden of cancer, compounded with the emotional strain of diagnosis and treatment, can create a complex situation for employers. |
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