HONOLULU, July 2 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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HONOLULU - A new study led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center found that at least $230 million was spent on cancer care delivered outside Hawaiʻi between 2021 and 2023, highlighting the significant financial impact of geographic isolation on patients and the health care system.
The study, titled "Quantifying financial toxicity from cancer care travel in a geographically isolated U.S. health system," analyzed de-identified data from commercial insurance claims filed through Hawai'i Medical Service Association (HMSA) by Hawaiʻi residents receiving cancer treatment. HMSA is an inde...