Publications by authors named "Pamela Schumacker"

Purpose: To assess the impact of the cancer support program (CSP), a telephonic case management program led by oncology nurses, on cancer-related medical costs and hospice use.

Methods: Members of large employer-funded health plans were referred to the CSP if they had a cancer diagnosis and met program criteria. Patients were referred to the CSP (July 2009-June 2011; index date is referral date) and chose to participate (participants) or not (nonparticipants).

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