Opinion|Videos|January 31, 2025
CAR T Referral Process: Challenges Seen and How They Can Be Addressed
Panelists discuss how managing challenges in the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T referral process requires addressing key barriers like timely patient identification, insurance authorization delays, and manufacturing coordination while emphasizing the importance of early referrals from community physicians.
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- What are the most common challenges you have encountered in the CAR T referral process, and how have you addressed them at your institution?
- Dr. Usmani to ask Dr. Rajeeve: What advice would you provide to community physicians regarding the appropriate timing and preparation for referring patients for CAR T therapy?
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