Expanding the Availability of Scalp Cooling to All Patients at Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

    July 2024 in “ Journal of Market Access & Health Policy ”
    Portia Lagmay‐Fuentes, Andrea Smith, Shannon Krus … Manpreet K. Kohli
    Studysummary This paper discusses the introduction and advantages of an Insurance-Based Billing Model for scalp cooling devices in the USA, which can enhance access to this treatment for reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, particularly benefiting underserved and disadvantaged populations.
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    1. The Financial Burden of Scalp Cooling Therapy: A Nonprofit Organization Data Analysis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2024
    2. Improving Quality of Life During Chemotherapy: Cannabinoids, Cryotherapy, and Scalp Cooling American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book · 2023
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