title: Survey of provider perspectives on patient assistance programs.
abstract: This survey attempts to quantify the costs of applying for patient assistance programs, which oncologists say too often involves weeks of paperwork, repeated telephone calls, and bureaucratic delays.
authors.affiliation: Sausalito Healthcare Partners; E-Expert Reimbursement Partners, Sausalito, CA; and Minnesota Oncology, US Oncology, Minneapolis, MN.
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Buell
authors.forename: Dean
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gesme