Cancer
Fifty percent of men and 33 percent of women will develop some sort of cancer in their life. Cancer accounts for 23 percent of all deaths in the U.S.
Cancer patients face many decisions after the initial diagnosis. It’s often hard to know which treatments and options to pursue. Knowing what to expect during and after treatment, both physically and emotionally, can be a great help.
Program goals
Humana’s oncology care managers have an average of 10 years of professional experience in understanding cancer, its symptoms, its side effects, and treatments. These professionals provide emotional support and help set expectations. Another goal of the program is to help members reduce the risk of infection in the hospital environment.
Services provided
The program includes:
- Educating the member and family about the disease and its medical management
- Reinforcing the importance of the treating doctor’s prescribed plan of care
- Addressing side effects of therapy to increase the member’s comfort
- Attempting to avoid hospitalizations
- Monitoring compliance with medications
- Helping transition through active treatment to recovery
- Supporting informed end-of-life decisions, when appropriate
The bottom line
Past program results have shown a 34 percent cost reduction per case.
These programs and tools are not insurance products and are not guaranteed under any contract. Humana is not required to provide these services.
