Opinion|Videos|May 28, 2024
Navigating Financial Barriers: Cost-Saving Strategies and Patient Assistance Programs
Frank Scimeca, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, discusses strategies for implementing cost-saving measures and utilizing patient assistance programs to help patients access therapy, while emphasizing the importance of mitigating financial toxicities for patients.
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