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Novant Health Cuts Cancer Wait Times
Novant Health turned around a cancer care crisis in Southeastern North Carolina by hiring five new oncologists last year, slashing patient wait times from 20 days to just 5-7 days—and aiming for three. With two more doctors set to join in 2026, the system is now better staffed, more consistent, and less reliant on temp workers, all thanks to competitive pay and leadership support. But nationwide, the oncologist shortage looms—projected to hit over 10,000 by 2030—with Novant also expanding diagnostics to keep pace. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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