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MUSC requests state support for cancer center bid, workforce expansion and new recovery center
Summary
Leaders from the Medical University of South Carolina asked the subcommittee for recurring and capital support to pursue an NCI comprehensive cancer center designation, build clinical-trial and AI infrastructure, expand graduate medical education slots and fund a state residential recovery center.
Officials from the Medical University of South Carolina told the Healthcare Subcommittee that state funding will be critical to expand cancer care, graduate medical education and rural access across the state.
Dr. Cole, speaking on behalf of MUSC, described the system as the state’s comprehensive academic health system and said MUSC “is the only comprehensive academic health system in the state of South Carolina,” highlighting statewide telehealth presence, research funding and clinical programs.
Pat Cawley, CEO of MUSC Health, outlined several budget priorities. The top health request is $5,000,000 in recurring state funds to help MUSC prepare an application for…
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