Study: Hawaii patients spent more than $230M on out-of-state cancer care
Hawaii patients spent more than $230 million on cancer care outside the state from 2021 to 2023, according to a new University of Hawaii Cancer Center study that researchers say underscores the financial strain created when patients must travel for specialized treatment. According to the university, the study analyzed de-identified commercial insurance claims filed through Hawaii Medical Service Association by Hawaii residents receiving cancer treatment. Researchers found that certain patients, particularly those with complex cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and brain tumors, were ...
