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Access to investigational treatments is hampered by systemic barriers, not science

Access to investigational treatments, rather than scientific breakthroughs alone, is crucial for driving impact in healthcare. Despite patient willingness, significant gaps exist in clinical trial participation due to information deficits, complex navigation, and historical mistrust, particularly affecting minority groups. Companies like myTomorrows are working to bridge these access barriers by helping patients discover and connect with available treatments. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical role of infrastructure and access in realizing the impact of medical innovations, including those driven by AI.

RANK_REASON Article discusses systemic issues in healthcare access and clinical trials, rather than a specific event.

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Access to investigational treatments is hampered by systemic barriers, not science

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Michel van Harten, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Why Investigational Treatments Depend On Access, Not Just Breakthroughs

    What does it mean to achieve breakthroughs in medical innovation if the people you built something for can't reach it?