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Lani · 02-09-2010, 06:28 PM

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Although I understand it is not typical for private clinics, University teaching hospitals and other larger cancer centers are known to give infusions on the weekend.

Could your oncologist give you an order for your infusions which you could get
a large center near you ???UCLA ???USC ???Cedars

I also understand some private clinics give infusions until 9 pm or so. Couldn't you get your infusions before/after work/ on the weekends.

Of course, before even considering changing where you get infusions it might be smart to do a trial run and see how well your cobra paid for the infusion at the other institution.

From what I understand, large hospitals/teaching hospitals may even be paid better for the same infusion by your insurance,( they may be able to negotiate for better rates, as they have more bargaining power) Be sure whatever it is that you do the trial first TO BE CERTAIN YOU will not be more out-of-pocket, rather than trusting anyone's word for it.

The above is just a reflection of what I have heard--it may be wrong as I do not have personal experience. Just thought it would be worth checking out!

Hope this helps and best of luck!

02-09-2010, 06:28 PM	#6
Lani Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,778	Re: Cancer Treatments and employment issues Cal-Gal Although I understand it is not typical for private clinics, University teaching hospitals and other larger cancer centers are known to give infusions on the weekend. Could your oncologist give you an order for your infusions which you could get a large center near you ???UCLA ???USC ???Cedars I also understand some private clinics give infusions until 9 pm or so. Couldn't you get your infusions before/after work/ on the weekends. Of course, before even considering changing where you get infusions it might be smart to do a trial run and see how well your cobra paid for the infusion at the other institution. From what I understand, large hospitals/teaching hospitals may even be paid better for the same infusion by your insurance,( they may be able to negotiate for better rates, as they have more bargaining power) Be sure whatever it is that you do the trial first TO BE CERTAIN YOU will not be more out-of-pocket, rather than trusting anyone's word for it. The above is just a reflection of what I have heard--it may be wrong as I do not have personal experience. Just thought it would be worth checking out! Hope this helps and best of luck!