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Access to Oncology Services in Rural Areas: Influence of the 340B Program

Description
Explores how rural hospitals' participation in the 340B drug pricing program was associated with the addition of oncology services between 2011 and 2020. Examines other facility and county characteristics associated with adding oncology services and discusses how rural access to oncology services has changed over time.
Author(s)
Kelsey M. Owsley, Cathy J. Bradley
Citation
Health Affairs, 42(6), 785-794
Date
06/2023
Tagged as
Access · Cancer · Hospitals · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Policy · Specialty care · Statistics and data