How Will Federal Budget Cuts Affect Your Patients With Cancer?

AONN+ Blog published on April 22, 2025 in Financial Toxicity

Wherever you work as a navigator, in whatever state or healthcare setting, it is likely that some of your patients will be affected by job losses due to federal budget cuts. These cuts are being made in accordance with executive orders on government efficiency. In this blog post, we explore downstream consequences for cancer patients, outline steps navigators can take, and provide helpful resources.

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