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In the U.S., care deserts exist across specialties and geographic areas. Represented in a variety of ways, cancer care deserts arise when patients are unable to access appropriate treatments, screenings and clinical trials.
Rachel Wagemann, vice president of operations for South Dakota-based Sanford Health’s Sioux Falls market, spoke to Becker’s about how the largest rural health system in the U.S. ensures its patients have access to cancer care.
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Question: How is Sanford Sioux Falls addressing access to cancer care?
Rachel Wagemann: This year we expanded our diagnostic mammography services so that they can be done remotely, meaning we’re able to provide diagnostic mammography services with the...
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