American College of Surgeons: Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
August 05, 2026
August 05, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has intr . . .
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Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has intr . . .