Over the last several years, Mercy has expanded cancer care with new innovations and the latest technology, including precision medicine, collaborations with Mayo Clinic and Grail's Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) testing.

"At Mercy, we have a core belief that patients need and deserve access to the best services, physicians and providers, research, innovation and technologies in a way that gives them the


best experience," said Dr. Ciaramita. "We know Dana is the right person to continue leading and growing Mercy's efforts to provide high quality, best-in-class cancer care for our patients regardless of where they live and seek care."

Mercy, one of the 20 largest U.S. health systems and named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation's largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children's, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 physicians and advanced practitioners, and more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

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