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A section of the new report titled ‘Collapse of Cancer Care’ details how staffing shortages, inadequate resources, and poor management at HCA Mission Hospital led to a severe decline in oncology services.

Recent dissolutions of major oncology partnerships have led to significant care disruptions, with some regions seeing up to 50% increases in referrals to alternative facilities.

The trend towards healthcare consolidation continues, with nearly 1,900 hospital mergers reported over two decades and significant variations in ownership changes between hospitals and nursing homes.

Financial pressures and staffing shortages are creating a challenging environment for oncology care, particularly in community hospitals.

The 2024-2025 cancer care rankings incorporate outpatient outcomes and refine criteria for high-risk patient transfers, aiming to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of cancer care quality.

The inclusion of Medicare Advantage data and increased emphasis on patient outcomes in the US News Best Hospitals rankings further illustrates the growing importance of comprehensive, coordinated care in today’s healthcare landscape.