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The National Academies Forum on Advancing Diagnostic Excellence will host a hybrid public workshop to explore opportunities to improve diagnosis in rural areas in the United States. Topics of discussion will explore: delivery of patient-centered care; strategies to reduce access barriers for rural populations; the role of technologies and diagnostic innovations in improving diagnosis; professional education and development to reduce diagnostic delays; and strategies for enhancing diagnostic excellence in rural areas that can be adapted to other underserved areas.
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Advancing Diagnostic Excellence in Rural Areas: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief
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The National Academies' Forum on Advancing Diagnostic Excellence convened a workshop in October 2025 to explore approaches to improve diagnosis in rural areas across the United States. Discussions highlighted the distinct realities shaping diagnostic care in rural communities and explored potential...
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