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Responding to questions about cancer blogging in Summer 2021
August 21, 2021 Blogging

Summer 2021 Blogging Challenge

My answers to the questions in the Summer 2021 Blogging Challenge from Nancy’s Point.

Dealing with the financial toxicity of cancer treatment
February 24, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: Proposed Solutions and Resources

Some of the ways that policy makers, medical providers and patients can reduce the financial toxicity of cancer treatment.

Responding to questions about cancer research blogging in Summer 2020
July 25, 2020 Blogging

Summer 2020 Blogging Challenge

My answers to the questions in this year’s Summer Blogging Challenge from Nancy’s Point.

Large surprise bills for breast cancer surgery
February 27, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Ending Surprise Medical Billing

Many cancer patients are receiving unexpected bills from out-of-network providers after surgery.

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act will be considered by Congress
November 2, 2019 Access to Care

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would waive the lengthy waiting periods that currently prevent individuals with advanced breast cancer from receiving timely access to care.

View from hike at the Grand Canyon.
August 17, 2019 Blogging

Summer 2019 Blogging Challenge

I’m participating in a blogging challenge in which participants respond to a series of random questions about themselves and blogging.

Reviewing "An American Sickness" by Elisabeth Rosenthal
March 22, 2018 Book Reviews

Making Healthcare More Affordable: Review of “An American Sickness” by Elisabeth Rosenthal

In ‘An American Sickness’, Elisabeth Rosenthal explains why our healthcare costs are out of control and offers practical steps we can take as individuals as well as a blueprint for reforms.

A new year and improving health care
January 7, 2017 Access to Care

A New Year: Where Do We Go From Here?

Let’s keep moving forward in 2017 and address health care access issues, including out-of-pocket costs, that are priorities for most Americans.

Health policy changes that are needed to improve cancer patient outcomes
November 29, 2016 Access to Care

Cancer and Health Policy: Some Things I’m Watching

Possible health policy changes in the coming months could be critical for anyone affected by or potentially affected by cancer.

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