John Cuaron

Jun 12, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Jacob Y. Shin |Fumiko Chino |John Cuaron |Charles Krauthammer Washington

Key PointsQuestion  Is insurance denial associated with radiation oncology treatment? Findings  In this single-institution cohort analysis of 206 cases, most insurance denials in radiation oncology were ultimately reversed on appeal; however, radiation therapy technique and/or effectiveness may be compromised by payer-mandated changes with resultant delays, reduced dose, or less conformal treatment delivery.

Jun 12, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | John Cuaron |Sean McBride |Fumiko Chino |Dhwani Parikh

Key PointsQuestion  How do patients receiving radiation oncology care with fully remote physician management rate their satisfaction with this option, and what are the associated safety events, financial implications, and environmental consequences? Findings  In this cohort study of 2817 patients, more than 99% of safety events did not reach patients or caused no harm to patients and 98% of patient ratings of satisfaction with fully remote management were good to very good.