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Commission approves agreements for coverage of drugs used against cancer at home

30/11/2012

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The Commission on Consumer Protection approved on Wednesday (28), Bill 3998/12, the Senate, requiring private health plans to cover drug treatments for home use oral cancer, including remedies for control of adverse effects related to treatment.

The proposal also includes coverage of radiotherapy procedures for the treatment of cancer and blood transfusion, since they are related to continuity of care provided by the hospital.

The author of the text, Sen. Ana Amelia (PP-RS), said that about 40% of cancer treatments employ medicines for domestic use, substituting inpatient or outpatient hospital, which would justify a change in the Law on Health Plans (9.656/98). According to her, 15 years from now, 80% of cancer treatments will be made in the patient's home, with oral medications.

The rapporteur, Mr Reguffe (PDT-DF), said the Unified Health System (SUS) could save $ 175 million with the approval of the project, since users of health plans end up resorting to the public. The proposal was approved with an amendment in writing of the rapporteur.

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The project, which is being processed in conclusive character, will still be considered by the committees of Social Security and Family, and the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship.



Source: Agency Chamber News

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