Understanding Financial Toxicity in Myelofibrosis
Addressing financial toxicity associated with myelofibrosis treatment, Dr Mahmoudjafari discusses cost considerations and how lower WAC products can benefit patients.
Video content above is prompted by the following:
- From a patient perspective, what are some financial toxicity considerations that should be considered, particularly for those patients with co-insurance or high deductible health plan pharmacy benefit design?
- For patients enrolled in high deductible health plans, how do lower WAC products affect their out-of-pocket expenses?
- For patients enrolled in high deductible health plans, how do lower WAC products affect their out-of-pocket expenses?
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