Inpatient Treatment Patterns and Health Care Expenditures for Hepatocellular Carcinoma among the Population with Urban Basic Health Insurance in China

Most patients with HCC received active treatment during hospitalization in China. There were substantial disparities, however, in the use of HCC treatments across different economic regions, and nearly a third received only palliative care. With the recent launch of health care reform, this study provides valuable insights into current resource use and costs for HCC in China to help prioritize areas of improvement.