Opinion|Videos|September 27, 2024
CAR T: Impact of Recent Approvals on the Referral Process
The discussion examines whether the CAR T-cell referral process differs for in-state vs out-of-state patients, the role of social factors, and any changes or challenges in the referral process following recent CAR T approvals.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Is the referral process similar/different for in-state vs out-of-state?
- How do social factors play into the referral process?
- With the recent CAR T approval, has the referral process changed or become more challenging?
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