Core Concepts
Staff shortages in radiation oncology clinics are impacting patient care and increasing operating costs, prompting a call for policy changes to address these challenges.
Stats
More than 90% of radiation oncologists are facing staff shortages.
Practice operating costs have increased by 23% on average compared to prepandemic costs.
Quotes
"More than one million people receive radiation therapy each year to treat cancer and other diseases, yet ongoing cuts, prior authorization and rising costs threaten to undermine equitable access to this life-saving treatment." - ASTRO press release