Medicaid reimbursement to treat cancer patients with radiation therapy varies widely

(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A new study finds wide state-by-state variations in Medicaid reimbursements to physicians who treat cancer patients with radiation therapies. These differences could compound existing disparities in access to health care in rural communities, which tend to have higher Medicaid coverage rates than metropolitan areas. The study is available for free access through April 24 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics (Red Journal).
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news