“It’s a win-win situation because from a Fund perspective, you’re looking at catching something early. So, you’re looking at savings there. And from a member’s perspective, you’re looking at catching something early and increasing your survival rate.”
Maria Scheeler, Executive Director / Administrator, Teamsters Health & Welfare Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity
Hear from Maria and other personnel and members as they share their experiences with Color Health and how proactive care has helped them take control of cancer. See the case study.
over the age of 21 are behind on at least one recommended cancer screening 1
could have been prevented or caught sooner.2
for survivors compared to members without a history of cancer 3
don’t receive follow-up post treatment, even though they’re at higher risk for a new or returning cancer.
Color’s impact across the cancer journey starts with speed, access and direct clinical care. The result is better engagement, adherence, more screenings, 100% follow up on abnormal results, valuable active treatment management, and overall smoother transitions back to health for survivors. See the difference between Stage I discovery and Stage IV impact cost and outcomes.
Colorectal cancer detected: Stage 1 |
|
46.2 |
# of days of work missed |
$79k |
Financial burden (Y1 cancer-related costs) |
90.1% |
5 year survival likelihood |
Colorectal cancer detected: Stage 4 |
|
106 |
of work days missed |
$272k |
Financial burden (Y1 cancer-related costs) |
14.6% |
5 year survival likelihood |
Improve Treatment |
|
55% |
reduction in time to diagnosis and treatment |
$8k |
average savings from guidelines-based treatment |
$20k |
average savings per each avoided hospitalization |
Transition Back to Health |
|
100% |
of participants receive survivorship care plan |
36% |
reduction in depressive symptoms |
$175k |
average savings per prevented cancer recurrence |
The right screenings at the right time change outcomes. Developed and led by oncologists, Color’s early detection program is proven to:
Create personal, evidence-based screening plans that drive adherence and earlier cancer detection
Reach and engage hard-to-reach populations with flexible screening options—at home, onsite, or through our national imaging network relationships
Manage clinical next steps after abnormal screens to speed time to diagnosis and begin treatment quicker
Deliver 30–50% cost savings from day one through guidelines-based screenings, imaging, and care
Integrating seamlessly with local care teams, Color’s clinical direct care team is able to:
Make actual clinician-level referrals, order tests, write scripts, prescribe treatments, order labs and imaging, and provide a continuous connection to care
Initiate missing diagnosistc workups to get the right treatment plan in place, faster
Provide 24/7 oncologist level support to reduce avoidable emergency visits
Tackle financial toxicity with advocacy and innovative reimbursement accounts
Make your benefit wallet deliver the value you deserve by creating cross-referrals between important health benefits
Color’s survivorship program helps lower the risk of recurrence and supports members with their ongoing clinical needs:
Manage 5-year survivorship care to monitor recurrence and manage long-term side effects
Offer personalized nutrition, mental health, fertility, and cardiovascular support, plus lifestyle plans tailored to survivors’ unique needs
Support leaves and return-to-work with resources for both members and supervisors
We’ve partnered with the American Cancer Society to make cancer screening and follow-on support more convenient, more compassionate, and more comprehensive for your members – from the most trusted name in cancer.
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Whether you want to learn more about Color or you’re ready to start your journey with us, you’re in the right place.
Call us toll-free between 6am and 5pm PT at (844) 352-6567. Those outside the US can reach us at +1 650-651-7116. We’re also available via email at support@color.com.
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