Radiation oncology clinics have been hit hard by clinical staff shortages, a recent national survey shows.
of radiation oncologists are facing staff shortages.
The reported staff shortages appear to be affecting patient care. Over half of survey respondents reported treatment delays stemming from staff shortages, 44% said the shortages are causing heightened anxiety among patients, and nearly half said they had to cut support services, such as patient navigation.
Another key finding from the survey highlights concerns about practice operating costs, which increased 23% on average compared with prepandemic costs. In late May, radiation oncologists met with members of Congress in Washington, DC to discuss policies that can help alleviate the stresses cancer clinics are facing while also increasing access and equity in cancer care. The radiation oncologists emphasized three legislative priorities.
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