ArticleThe oncologist2025
An evaluation of mission and vision statements from NCI-designated cancer centers and their affiliated hospitals.
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- Integrating mission-aligned value with cost to assess the economic impact of AI in healthcare.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundEffective communication of mission and vision statements (MVS) is important for medical institutions seeking to connect with patients, staff, and the community. This study assessed the composition, readability, and topics addressed within MVS among National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers and affiliated hospitals.
methodsWe extracted MVS data from institutional websites for 65 NCI-designated cancer centers and their affiliated hospitals. We determined statement composition using word count and time to read. Readability was assessed using Flesch-Kincaid (FK) reading ease and grade level scores. We reviewed MVS for 4 themes: equity, quality care, training, and research.
resultsAmong 65 cancer centers, mission statements were identified for 93.9% (61/65) and vision statements for 63.1% (41/65). An affiliated university hospital was found for 59 centers; all provided a mission statement, and 86.4% (51/59) had a vision statement. Mission statements were 8-11 words longer than vision statements. MVS required advanced reading skills, with grade levels ranging from 13 to 17. FK reading ease analysis showed mission statements for cancer centers were significantly harder to read than those for affiliated hospitals (15.4 vs 35.6, P = .001). Notably, fewer cancer centers included "training" than affiliated hospitals (55.7% vs 79.7%, P = .005). No significant differences were found for other themes.
conclusionsCancer centers and affiliated hospitals have MVS with readability levels beyond those recommended for patients, underscoring a need for simpler language to improve public communication. These findings offer insights into cancer center messaging, providing a foundation for enhanced communication.
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