Title: Implementing Coverage and Cost-of-Care Links (CC Links) – a novel, interdisciplinary financial navigation intervention for hematologic cancer survivors and their caregivers
Lead investigator: Dr. Jean Edward
Research team: CHANGE
Total Award: $150,000
Project Period: October 1st 2020 to September 30th 2021
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute
About:
The purpose of this study is test the feasibility and acceptability of CC Links© (Coverage and Cost-of-Care Links) – a novel, inpatient financial navigation intervention for adult hematologic cancer survivors and their caregivers, specifically those undergoing bone and blood marrow transplants (BMT). This project is being implemented in UK’s Division of Hematology and BMT at Markey Cancer Center where we serve a large rural and Appalachian population. We believe CC Links will help to proactively identifying cancer survivors and caregivers at risk for financial hardship and address the issue by linking the family to needed financial assistance resources, which in turn helps improve patient outcomes, and increase financial benefits for survivors. This program can also help improve financial return on investment for health systems.
Contact:
Dr. Jean Edward
jean.edward@uky.edu
(859) 323-5815