New Federal Guidance Makes It Harder for Patients With Cancer to Access Drugs

JCO Oncol Pract. 2024 May;20(5):610-613. doi: 10.1200/OP.23.00691. Epub 2024 Jan 30.

Abstract

A recent interpretation of the Stark Law limits cancer practices from delivering drugs to their patients by mail or courier-a perverse interpretation of a law meant to curb physician self-referrals and one that has led to patient harm.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Health Services Accessibility / standards
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents