Effect of Travel Distance and Rurality of Residence on Initial Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in VA Primary Care Patient with Cirrhosis

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Highlights a study on the effect of travel distance on hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance for veterans with cirrhosis who are being treated by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Merges VHA and CMS data and breaks it down by demographics and travel distance to both VA and non-VA medical centers and the patients' primary care providers, among other measures.

Yolanda Rodriguez Villalvazo, Jennifer S. McDanel, Lauren A. Beste, et al.

Health Services Research, 55(1), 103-112

02/2020

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Cancer · Health disparities · Specialty care · Statistics and data · Veterans