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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO
@fumikochino.bsky.social
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#RadOnc. Reformed Artist. Cancer Widow. I study #FinancialToxicity #Access #Equity MD Anderson Cancer Center 📲me COI http://bit.ly/3OBu0Cn 🐦🪶🕊️ #medSky #oncSky migration

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · Dec 8
"For both patients and providers, prior authorization can feel like an unfair game they are designed to lose."

Honored to work w/ Dr @nathangray.bsky.social on a graphic op-ed out now @usatoday.com on how #PriorAuth can leave some patients literally dying in pain.

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
For patients and doctors, insurance prior authorization can be a dangerous game | Opinion
Doctors trying to get patients necessary drugs and procedures stymied by health insurance prior authorization. It's not a game. It's life and death.
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 13h
#ASCOQLTY25 @ascocancer.bsky.social Simone Award Winner @drrobinyabroff.bsky.social is a true gem of a person IN ADDITION to being one of the best health services researchers in the game. 💎
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 1d
Good morning Chicago! Excited for Day 1 of @ASCO #ASCOQLTY25
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 1d
I am honored to give the #ASCOQLTY25 Simone Award to @drrobinyabroff.bsky.social today. Dr Yabroff has a profound impact as a researcher, policy advocate, & mentor. It's hard to find someone in health services research that hasn't been positively influenced by her intellect, wit, & warmth.🏆
ASCO JOSEPH SIMONE QUALITY CARE AWARD Robin Yabroff, PhD, MBA, FASCO American Cancer Society
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 1d
On my way to Chicago for @ascocancer.bsky.social #ASCOQLTY25!! This year's meeting is filled with science, innovation, & fellowship.

🧐I may be biased but I think it's the best program yet!

Same day registration still possible or join us remotely 💻 & you won't miss a thing! www.asco.org/quality
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 3d
“Cancer pts & their families are being pulled into the #priorauthorization process, at the expense of their time, health, & well-being”
 
#Priorauth isn’t just an administrative hurdle for clinicians; it’s a hidden 2nd job for patients. #ascoQLTY25

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Prior Authorization Is Burdensome for Patients, Resulting in Treatment Delays, Financial Strain, and Stress
“This study makes clear what many of us in oncology have suspected: Prior authorization isn’t just an administrative hurdle for clinicians; it’s a hidden second job for patients,” noted investigators....
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 3d
New in @medpagetoday.com: Financial side effects from #breastcancer treatment can create life-altering problems, including distress, debt, & employment disruptions #bcsm #financialToxicity

Proud of the work of @mdanderson.bsky.social PGY5 Dr Kamaria Lee in the @ascocancer.bsky.social
#ASCOEdBook
Kamaria Lee and Fumiko Chino on Financial Toxicity and Breast Cancer
Still needed: interventions at government, institutional, and provider levels
www.medpagetoday.com
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