Improving financial support for cancer patients
Official title: Evaluating the implementation and impact of standard-of-care delivered oncology financial navigation
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11032571 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better help cancer patients manage the costs of their treatment by providing support with expenses and insurance, so they can focus more on getting better without the stress of financial worries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $192,489 |
| NIH project number | 1K01CA296932-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032571 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who are facing financial challenges related to their treatment costs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer treatment or those who do not experience financial hardship may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively integrate oncology financial navigation into standard cancer care to help patients manage the costs associated with their treatment. By providing assistance with out-of-pocket expenses, optimizing health insurance, and connecting patients to financial resources, the study aims to alleviate financial burdens faced by cancer patients. The research will focus on understanding the implementation process and its impact on patient outcomes, particularly among those experiencing significant financial hardship. The study will utilize a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the effectiveness of this intervention in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce financial distress for cancer patients, leading to improved access to care and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that oncology financial navigation can be beneficial in controlled settings, but this study aims to explore its implementation in routine care, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Courtney P — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Williams, Courtney P
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.