Infusion Services in New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and the Washington, DC area
Infusion therapy can be an effective treatment option for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and chronic conditions. At Regional Cancer Care Associates, we proudly serve those requiring this treatment in New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and the Washington, DC area, with expert infusion services provided in a comfortable, patient-centered setting.
How Infusion Treatment Is Used
Infusion therapy refers to a medication that is administered intravenously, as opposed to taking a pill or liquid medicine. Intravenous (IV) drug treatment is often recommended for patients with cancer (for many types of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments), autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease of multiple sclerosis (MS), or conditions like iron deficiency anemia. Infusion therapy may be used on its own or in combination with oral medications.
Depending on what condition you’re receiving treatment for, you may have multiple infusion appointments over weeks or months. Receiving your infusion can take as little as a few minutes or as much as a few hours. Some patients enjoy reading, listening to music, or just resting quietly during their treatment. Our medical staff is always standing by to check on your progress and answer any questions you may have.
A Convenient Treatment Setting
Patients can receive infusion treatment in a hospital, at home, or in a community-based clinic. We find that many patients prefer the welcoming environment of our community-based centers as opposed to navigating what can be a busy and hectic environment in a hospital. And unlike in-home treatment, there will always be a physician onsite while you receive your infusion should you have any questions or issues.
Instead of traveling to major metropolitan areas, like New York City or Washington, D.C., to receive monthly infusion treatments, it’s much more convenient to go to a center that’s near your home. Regional Cancer Care Associates has multiple locations throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, or the Washington, DC area.
Experienced and Compassionate Clinicians
Each of our community-based cancer centers is staffed by doctors, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals who are well-versed in infusion treatment. We administer infusion therapies to tens of thousands of patients each year and have extensive experience providing patient counseling and education. We take time to review each medication and course of treatment with our patients, helping them to understand the treatment process, what to expect and any potential side effects.
We also understand that starting a new course of treatment can be overwhelming. We do everything possible to provide a comfortable, accommodating environment where patients feel at ease. Our treatment centers have been expressly designed to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Potential cost benefits
Depending on your insurer’s coverage and reimbursement policies, some infused medications may be covered or reimbursed more favorably if they are administered at a community-based care center such as RCCA than if they are administered at home by a visiting nurse. Similarly, the generic version of an infused medication may have more favorable coverage and less out-of-pocket costs to the patient than the brand-name medication. Be sure to check with your insurer on its policies regarding these matters.
Get Infusion Treatment Close to Home
If you require infusion therapy for a chronic condition, autoimmune disease, or cancer, talk with your doctor about receiving your infusion therapy at a community-based center. With locations across New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and the Washington, DC area, Regional Cancer Care Associates’ accessible infusion centers make it easy to get the treatment you need. To learn more about our infusion services, get in touch with us today.
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN NEW JERSEY, CONNECTICUT, MARYLAND, AND THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 844-474-6866. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.