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Health insurance coverage may impact cancer outcome

August 20, 2014August 23, 2014 Julie Campbell

A recent study has shown that having a decent medical plan can improve a patient’s chances. Newly published research has shown that cancer patients who don’t have health insurance – or who do have it, but it is through the federal Medicaid program for those in the lowest income brackets – are at a considerably higher risk of negative medical outcomes than those with better coverage levels. The research also showed that those with poor coverage are more likely to have advanced cancer on diagnosis. Moreover, without health insurance, when…

Quality of medical care depends on where health insurance comes from

June 6, 2014June 5, 2014 S.Vagus

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Studies highlight the difference between public and private insurance coverage Cancer patients receiving coverage through the federal Medicaid program may not be receiving quality medical care, according to three recent studies. The studies highlight the medical care that patients with different forms of cancer receive from the doctors associated with their Medicare networks. Notably, the studies found that those receiving coverage through the private market receive a higher quality of care than those on Medicaid. The studies were presented to the American Society of Clinical Oncology during an annual meeting…

Cancer insurance may be a vital tool for the young

June 5, 2014June 3, 2014 S.Vagus

Appropriate insurance coverage could be a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer Insurance coverage may be a very powerful tool in the fight against cancer, according to a new study from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Conventional health insurance does not typically include coverage for cancer of any kinds. This coverage most often exists as supplemental insurance and must be purchased separately from a primary insurance policy. The study shows that young adults that have been diagnosed with cancer, but have insurance coverage, tend to recover or live longer…

Pet insurance is helping more pets survive cancer

March 6, 2014March 4, 2014 Julie Campbell

According to Aquarium, a software provider for insurers, coverage is contributing to animal survival. According to pet insurance software company, Aquarium, companion animals such as cats and dogs are surviving cancer at a notably higher rate because of the treatments that their owners can afford through their coverage. This has created a direct link between animal health coverage and their cancer survival rate. For the majority of animal owners who do not have coverage, being able to afford cancer treatment for their beloved furry friends would be cost prohibitive. However,…

Health insurance fights a better battle against cancer

March 4, 2014March 4, 2014 Julie Campbell

Researchers have discovered that young people who are covered are receiving earlier diagnoses. According to the results of a study by the American Cancer Society, young people who do not have health insurance are up to two times more likely to receive a diagnosis of cancer that is in its later stages than their covered peers. Early detection is the most important factor in improving the chances of cancer survival. The American Cancer Society’s study included the data from approximately 260,000 Americans between the ages of 15 and 39, who…