title: The plurality of payers' perspectives on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
abstract: This review focuses on the economic considerations of pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from the perspective of the myriad stakeholders: patients and their families; institutions providing care; and employers/payers who are covering its costs. The  article is organized by phase of transplant and by component of cost. In addition to referenced peer-reviewed literature, preliminary empirical data are also included with which to understand the cost implications. Areas of future research are identified.
authors.affiliation: Health Institute, Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA. sparsons@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
authors.forename: Susan K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Parsons
authors.forename: Brian W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Pennarola
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers / Q000191:economics; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics*; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents; D011788:Quality of Life