Financial Advocacy & Patient Assistance Resources

Financial Advocacy & Patient Assistance Resources is sponsored by Kansas Society of Clinical Oncology (KaSCO). Offers resources and guidance to help cancer patients navigate financial challenges associated with their treatment.

KaSCO: FINANCIAL ADVOCACY & PATIENT ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL ADVOCACY & PATIENT ASSISTANCE Financial Advocacy & Patient Assistance Resources The Kansas Society of Clinical Oncology (KaSCO) is committed to providing physicians and their patients with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of paying for cancer treatment.

Below is a library of resources provided by KaSCO and the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) to help the multidisciplinary cancer team integrate financial health practices and help patients gain access to high-quality care.

Healthcare professionals and patients can find the most up-to-date information on the anti-cancer medication assistance and reimbursement programs that are available to help alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatment. This digital Guide enables you to search for applicable oncology-related products and manufacturers, and you can use any applicable filters to streamline your results.

You will need to search for a product or manufacturer in order to use a filter to return a targeted results list. Click the circled arrow icon next to the program name for details on a program's benefits, application information, and eligibility criteria. Listings also include direct links to external websites and company phone numbers.

Digital Patient Assistance & Reimbursement Guide Financial Advocacy Playbook The ACCC Financial Advocacy Network brought together experts in financial advocacy to create this Playbook—a comprehensive tool to support onboarding and continuous learning for staff who deliver financial advocacy services.

In it you will find the basics of financial advocacy, including common terminology and definitions, and details on benefits verification, financial distress screening, prior authorizations, insurance education and optimization, and how to secure available financial assistance options for qualifying patients.

Financial Advocacy Toolkit ACCC, its members, and partners have collected new and updated resources to help you develop, implement, and continue to deliver effective financial advocacy services in your cancer program or practice.

These resources include guides and tools for building financial advocacy programs, communicating with patients, screening for financial distress, optimizing insurance coverage, performing prior authorizations, handling denials and appeals, and so much more. Financial Advocacy Bootcamp The ACCC Financial Advocacy Boot Camp offers powerful training to boost Your financial navigation services.

Two sets of dynamic online courses offer the tools your staff needs to help patients pay for treatment—while maximizing reimbursement at your program. Free registration is a benefit of IOS membership. Patient Assistance & Reimbursement Guide Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is stressful enough without having to worry about how to pay for treatment.

This patient-facing brochure provides your patients with easily digestible information for exploring financial assistance programs through drug manufacturers and nonprofit organizations. Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines The ACCC Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines address the critical need for early intervention by financial advocates to mitigate the financial burden of cancer.

Whether your program is already providing financial advocacy services or is just in the planning stages, these guidelines offer the structure and support needed to advance your work. Fighting Financial Toxicity Making the Business Case for Hiring a Financial Navigator