NASEM: Advancing Diagnostic Excellence in Rural Areas: A Workshop

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's (NASEM's) Forum on Advancing Diagnostic Excellence will host a hybrid public workshop on October 14 to identify opportunities for improving diagnosis in rural areas across the U.S. Leading experts will explore strategies such as: 

• Delivering patient-centered care that considers complex factors contributing to health disparities.
• Reducing access barriers by addressing the availability of primary and specialized care, overcoming geographic barriers, and improving care coordination.
• Leveraging diagnostic innovations, including AI tools, telehealth, and remote diagnostics to enhance real-time clinical decision-making and data sharing.
• Supporting and strengthening rural health care professionals through improved specialized training, inter-professional collaboration, and approaches to reduce diagnostic delays.
• Scaling rural strategies to inform diagnostic improvement efforts in other underserved areas. 

Learn more on the event page.