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4% vs 72%.
This gap is killing women.
Only 4% of at-risk women get their recommended lung cancer screening.
Yet 72% get their mammograms.
Why the massive difference? Same population. Same risk factors. Same healthcare system.
A groundbreaking study from December 2025 just cracked the code:
Pair lung screening education with mammography appointments.
Simple. Brilliant. Life-saving.
The results? 🎯
• 84% of women who received dual screening education said they’d do it again
• 93% found the educational visit helpful
• Enrollment in lung cancer screening programs surged
Here’s what makes this approach genius:
Women are already coming in for mammograms. They’re already thinking about cancer prevention. They’re already in the imaging center.
Why not maximize that moment?
The stakes couldn’t be higher:
• Localized lung cancer: 63% five-year survival rate
• Metastatic lung cancer: Less than 8% survival
Early detection literally means the difference between life and death.
Yet we’ve been treating these screenings as separate silos. Different appointments. Different conversations. Different workflows.
This study proves what many of us suspected:
Healthcare delivery isn’t just about having the right technology.
It’s about meeting patients where they are.
For imaging centers and FQHCs, this is a game-changer. You don’t need new equipment. You don’t need more staff. You need better workflows.
The opportunity is massive:
• Millions of eligible women missing lung screening
• Infrastructure already exists
• Reimbursement codes are in place
• Patients are willing when educated properly
We spend billions on new cancer drugs that extend life by months.
Oatmeal Health, a no-cost solution for FQHCs) in partnership with the Lung Cancer Foundation of America and CorelineSoft will save ten’s of thousands of lives every year.
Sometimes the best innovations aren’t always just about about technology.
They’re about connection.
♻️ Repost if preventive care coordination saves more lives than new treatments.
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Author:
Jonathan Govette is a seasoned healthcare and technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising digital health companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health, an AI-driven Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnostics company focused on expanding access to early detection for underrepresented populations, particularly patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers and value-based health plans.
With a background in engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, Jonathan has founded and led multiple health technology ventures across clinical care delivery, regulated medical software, and AI-enabled diagnostics. His work sits at the intersection of medicine, technology, and health equity, with a consistent focus on translating complex clinical problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
Jonathan has spent much of his professional life dedicated to improving outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities. He has designed and implemented frameworks that align clinical quality, reimbursement, and technology to sustainably advance health equity at scale. This mission is deeply personal and informs his leadership philosophy and long-term vision for healthcare transformation.
In addition to his operating experience, Jonathan is an author and long-time writer in the healthcare domain, with over 20 years of published work covering digital health, medical innovation, and healthcare systems. He is a frequent mentor to early-stage founders and regularly advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution in regulated healthcare environments.
Before entering industry full-time, Jonathan nearly pursued a career in medicine with an early path toward cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that continues to shape his clinical perspective and respect for frontline care delivery.
CEO | Oatmeal Health | AI Lung Cancer Startup | Engineer | Writer | Almost Became a Doctor (Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon) | 3x Health Tech Founder | Startup Mentor | Follow to share what I’ve learned along the way.
