With the right mix of people and processes, many chemotherapy treatments can be safely transitioned from inpatient to outpatient settings, reducing inpatient stays and slashing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the drug budget, according to a presentation at the Association of Community Cancer Centers 2020 Virtual National Oncology Conference.
“Institutions can save money they may otherwise lose in the inpatient setting by seeking reimbursement based on a buy-and-bill model, purchasing