Healthcare Unfiltered
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsHealthcare Unfiltered is an honest, raw, timely podcast tackling any and all topics in healthcare that affect stakeholders. Dr. Chadi Nabhan uses his dynamic conversational skills to challenge his guests to address controversial and important topics. He also brings on world renowned experts to discuss clinical advances in medicine.
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From Diagnosis to Empowerment: The Evolution of The Patient Story
May 07, 2024 10:54 - 1 hour - 117 MBChadi is joined by Stephanie Chuang, a remarkable patient advocate, survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and the visionary behind The Patient Story, a curator of patients stories and resources for people diagnosed with cancer. Stephanie shares her journey from a surprise diagnosis to the genesis and execution of The Patient Story during her chemotherapy treatment. Learn how she garnered viewers on her website and YouTube channel, driven by her mission to curate information and resources to inspi...
Advances in Primary Brain Cancers With Manmeet Ahluwalia
April 30, 2024 10:44 - 45 minutes - 82.8 MBChadi and guest Dr. Manmeet Ahluwalia, Deputy Director, Chief Scientific Officer, and Chief of Solid Tumor Medical Oncology at Miami Cancer Institute, delve into the latest breakthroughs in primary brain cancers. As a distinguished expert in brain metastases and primary brain tumors, Dr. Ahluwalia provides invaluable insights into clinical trial design, enrollment challenges, and the complexities of brain tumor development. Together, they explore the landscape of surgical and therapeutic inte...
AI and Drug Development With Adam Petrich
April 23, 2024 10:42 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBChadi delves into the realm of AI and its transformative impact on drug development with Adam Petrich, MD, Chief Medical Officer of QuantHealth, who unveils the AI solutions crafted by QuantHealth, aimed at simulating and predicting clinical trial outcomes to enhance the success rates of trials. Drawing from his expertise, Dr. Petrich sheds light on the integration of AI in the clinical trial creation process, offering insights into predicting investigational treatment efficacy against standa...
The ABIM-MOC Saga Continues
April 16, 2024 10:42 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBDr. Aaron Goodman, who started a petition that gathered over 20,000 signatures to end the MOC back in July 2023, found himself suddenly reported as NOT CERTIFIED by the ABIM in the specialty he practices and teaches (hematology). When he called the ABIM, he was told he needed to pay thousands of dollars in back fees for the Internal Medicine Board that he did not want to keep, as he is a specialist in bone marrow transplant and hematology. The ABIM advised that unless he pays these fees, he ...
Advocating for Patients in the Contemporary Era With Grace Cordovano
April 09, 2024 10:45 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBDr. Grace Cordovano, a distinguished Board Certified Patient Advocate and the visionary founder of Enlightening Results, as well as the co-Founder of Unblock Health, delves into her personal journey, recounting her own wrongful diagnosis of advanced lymphoma and how it propelled her into patient advocacy. Drawing from her extensive experience, she sheds light on the diverse array of individuals who seek her guidance and the multifaceted challenges they face, from navigating the complexities o...
Generative AI With Simon Arkell
April 02, 2024 10:46 - 56 minutes - 103 MBChadi is joined by Simon Arkell, Co-Founder and CEO of Ryght, a pioneering company in the healthcare ecosystem that specializes in producing generative AI solutions that cater specifically to the needs of drug companies. Simon sheds light on the nuances between AI and traditional machine learning models, highlighting Ryght's innovative approach to making generative AI both accessible and secure. He expands on the intricacies of data synthesis, drawing from diverse sources to craft individuali...
NBPAS: The Alternative to the ABIM MOC
March 26, 2024 10:44 - 1 hour - 117 MBDr. Paul Teirstein, President of NBPAS.org, joins Chadi to highlight and reveal how the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) is challenging the status quo of board certification for all medical practitioners. With a mission to advocate for physicians and combat the monopoly of Maintenance of Certification, Dr. Teirstein explains how NBPAS provides a refreshing alternative for continuous board certification. Visit the NBPAS website. https://nbpas.org/ View Dr. Teirstein debating...
ASCO-GI Research of Note With Tanios Bekaii-Saab
March 20, 2024 10:23 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MBIn this ASCO-GI research special, Dr. Bekaii-Saab of Mayo Clinic provides an insightful and comprehensive roundup of the most groundbreaking studies unveiled at the ASCO GI 2024 meeting. Delving into the realm of hepatocellular carcinoma, he dissects the pivotal previously-reported data from IMbrave050 and ASCO GI findings from EMERALD-1. Then, he sheds light on developments in colorectal cancer, exploring the impact of KEYNOTE-177 and CheckMate 8HW. Moreover, Dr. Bekaii-Saab explores the lat...
ASCO-GU Top Clinical Data With Pedro Barata
March 12, 2024 10:51 - 46 minutes - 84.5 MBDr. Pedro Barata, Director of the Clinical Genitourinary Medical Oncology Research Program at UH Seidman Cancer Center, provides an exclusive round-up of the most groundbreaking and practice-changing research unveiled at the ASCO GU 2024 meeting. With expertise and insight, he delves into pivotal studies such as CheckMate 914 Part B and KEYNOTE-564, exploring their implications for kidney cancer. The episode further unravels the transformative findings from the AMBASSADOR study, shedding ligh...
CRISPR for Sickle Cell Disease With James LaBelle
March 05, 2024 11:42 - 45 minutes - 82.7 MBJoining host Chadi is the esteemed James LaBelle, MD, PhD, Associate Director of Pediatrics and Director of the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Program at the University of Chicago. Dr. LaBelle elucidates the complexities of sickle cell disease, unraveling the devastating impact it has on individuals. The episode delves into various treatments and approaches to combat this formidable disease, including bone marrow transplant and the groundbreaking use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology. LaBelle shares ...
Burnout and Death: The Story of a CVS Pharmacist
February 27, 2024 11:46 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIn a poignant episode, USA Today investigative journalist Emily Le Coz unravels the heart-wrenching narrative of Ashleigh Anderson, a CVS pharmacist whose tragic demise serves as a cautionary tale of overwhelming stress in the workplace. Emily shares her motivations behind delving into the pervasive issue of burnout in retail pharmacy and sheds light on the very real threat it poses. She recounts the details of the Ashleigh Anderson story, where the toxic culture within retail pharmacy played...
Big Data and Collaboration: A Case Study on Improving Outcomes in Hodgkin Lymphoma
February 20, 2024 11:43 - 1 hour - 122 MBJoining host Chadi is a trio of esteemed guests – Drs. Andy Evans, Matt Maurer, and Susan Parsons – of the HoLISTIC (Hodgkin Lymphoma International Study for Individual Care) Consortium. In this riveting conversation, they delve into the consortium's pioneering efforts, bringing together an international team of experts to scrutinize the multifaceted dimensions of Hodgkin lymphoma, spanning prognosis, epidemiology, treatment, survivorship, and health outcomes across all age groups. The discus...
The ABIM MOC: A 6-Month Update Since the Petition
February 13, 2024 11:44 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn the latest installment of the ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) saga on Healthcare Unfiltered, the fiery aftermath of Aaron Goodman's groundbreaking petition to dismantle the ABIM MOC takes center stage. Joined by recurring guests, the outspoken Drs. Wes Fisher, Vincent Rajkumar, and Aaron Goodman himself, Chadi dives deep into the shifts within the medical landscape over the past six months. The conversation unfolds with a critical analysis of medical societies' responsiveness to th...
Keto, Cholesterol, Lipids, and a Cardiac Study
February 06, 2024 11:43 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MBIn a highly-anticipated comeback, Dave Feldman, the seasoned senior software engineer and entrepreneurial mind, delves into uncharted territories of the keto diet, cholesterol dynamics, and lipids, unveiling a riveting discourse intricately intertwined with a novel cardiac study. Feldman unfolds the layers of his personal journey with the keto diet, evolving into a recognized authority on lipids. He showcases the intriguing sequence of events that propelled him to design a study involving car...
A Radiation Oncology Perspective on the PROSPECT Trial
January 30, 2024 13:30 - 47 minutes - 86.5 MBSalma Jabbour, MD, Professor and Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute, provides an invaluable perspective rooted in her extensive experience and passion for radiation oncology. Dr. Jabbour delves into the transformative changes witnessed in radiation oncology over the past two decades, contrasting its trajectory with precision oncology. She shares compelling insights into the PROSPECT trial's innovative approach of omitting radiation therapy entirely for rectal cancer ...
Non-Compete Clause in Medicine: The Case of Dr. David Lankford
January 23, 2024 11:24 - 1 hour - 112 MBHighlighting the complex and contentious world of non-compete clauses within the medical field, Dr. David Lankford, a pediatric intensivist, made headlines after challenging a non-compete clause in his contract with Lutheran Medical Group in Indiana. His lawsuit not only raises questions about the legality and ethical implications of such clauses, but also tests a new state law regarding physician non-competes. Dr. David Lankford is joined by Alex Pantos, an associate attorney integral to his...
The Accelerated Approval Regulatory Pathway With US FDA Commissioner Robert Califf
January 16, 2024 11:52 - 53 minutes - 97.9 MBMaking his return to the show is Dr. Robert Califf, the current FDA Commissioner, this time to break down and offer insights into the Administration’s contentious accelerated approval pathway. Dr. Califf expands on the criticisms and concerns surrounding surrogate endpoints and confirmatory trials within the accelerated approval process, shedding light on the ongoing dialogue between the Administration and manufacturers regarding these crucial trials. He navigates through the intricacies of t...
Revolutionizing Lung Cancer Care: Unveiling ESMO 2023's Takeaways
January 09, 2024 11:48 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBDrs. Hossein Borghaei and Tony Calles dissect the pivotal abstracts and cutting-edge data unveiled at ESMO 2023, spotlighting the transformative landscape of lung cancer treatment. From exploring innovative immunotherapy combinations to the promising prospects of antibody-drug conjugates, they navigate through the complexities of neoadjuvant and adjuvant sequencing, shedding light on optimal therapeutic strategies. With a keen focus on targeted therapies and an array of other compelling studi...
The Truth About Chinese and Eastern Medicine With Steve Stavs
January 02, 2024 11:50 - 54 minutes - 100 MBSteve Stavs, a “pro biohacker” and “health futurist,” unveils his model to combat chronic diseases by addressing root causes, while exploring Eastern medicine's approach to preventive care and its current standing in research and empirical evidence for complementary interventions. As a pro biohacker, Stavs shares insights on optimizing whole-body performance and health, highlighting the impact of internal and external factors on chronic diseases and differentiating between "getting old" and t...
Human Connections: A Physician-Patient Perspective
December 26, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MBAmeish Govindarajan, MD, a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, shares his journey outlined in the Journal of Clinical Oncology's Art of Oncology piece, "Chasing Milestones," which sheds light on his personal experience as a patient diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC. Dr. Govindarajan shares how this diagnosis influenced his career trajectory, including the pivotal decision to switch oncologists due to a lack of connection with his initial clinician. Tog...
The Microbiome and Cancer: Myths and Facts
December 19, 2023 11:42 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MBChadi is joined by experts Jennifer Wargo, MD, Nazli Dizman, MD, and Sumanta (Monty) Pal, MD, from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and City of Hope, to unravel the intricate relationship between the microbiome and cancer. Delving into the historical context and evolution of this connection in oncology, they share insights on manipulating the microbiome and its potential impact on specific cancers, discuss the role of dietary interventions in cancer research and management, a...
Survivorship and Caring for AYA Patients With Allison Rosenthal
December 05, 2023 11:55 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBDr. Allison Rosenthal, Assistant Professor of Medicine and a driving force behind Mayo Clinic's Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program, candidly shares her personal odyssey as a leukemia survivor during her young adulthood and how this transformative experience steered her career toward advocating for AYA cancer patients. She navigates through complex topics such as survivor guilt, identifying when survivorship begins in the patient journey, and the crucial decision-making between pediatri...
ASCO CEO Exclusive on ABIM-MOC Survey
November 28, 2023 11:43 - 1 hour - 141 MBDr. Clifford Hudis, the ASCO CEO, shares ASCO's approach to the continued ABIM-MOC saga. With many oncologists expressing their angst about the MOC process, ASCO, under his leadership, approached the situation methodically, sending a survey to its members to quantify the problem and explore next steps. This is the FIRST time the results of this survey are shared publicly. Learn about Dr. Hudis's inspiring career journey, his leadership style, and how he and ASCO are addressing this MOC Dilemm...
Simplifying the Breakthroughs in Bladder Cancer With Petros Grivas
November 21, 2023 11:45 - 1 hour - 115 MBJoin Chadi as he engages with Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, Professor in the Clinical Research division of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, to unravel the groundbreaking updates in bladder cancer revealed at the ESMO Congress. Dr. Grivas provides a comprehensive overview, dissecting the advancements in the realms of muscle invasive bladder cancer, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, and advanced bladder cancer. Delve into the specifics of EV-302, THOR, and many other studies and gain a deeper underst...
Disparities in Dermatology With Soo Park and Farah Abdulla
November 14, 2023 11:53 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBChadi is joined by two distinguished experts in the field of oncology and dermatology, Dr. Soo Park and Dr. Farah Abdulla. Together, they unravel the complexities of melanoma, non-melanoma, and non-cancerous dermatological diseases, shedding light on sun-related vs. non-sun related melanoma, race-related disparities in dermatologic malignancies, and the intricate choices between surgery and therapy options, including the sequencing of treatments. Tune in for a comprehensive look into the worl...
Communication in Oncology: Delivering Bad News
November 07, 2023 11:39 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBChadi sits down with Jennifer Mack, MD, MPH, pediatric oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston, to delve into the delicate art of communicating difficult news to cancer patients. Dr. Mack shares her expertise on the timing of revealing an incurable diagnosis, distinguishing communication strategies for children and adults, handling the "How long do I have to live" discussions, and the nuanced process of recommending therapies while balancing the pros and cons, along with address...
The Jefferson System and Alliance Oncology Legal Battle
October 31, 2023 10:43 - 57 minutes - 105 MBWith Moshe Chasky and Lor Terzian of Alliance Cancer Specialists, Chadi explores the high-stakes lawsuit filed by Alliance against Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, alleging anti-competitive practices that have reverberated throughout the healthcare industry. The duo provides insights into the case, its impact on patient care, and the broader implications for the healthcare landscape. Discover the motivations, legal intricacies, and ethical considerations behind this...
ASH Position on the ABIM MOC With Robert Brodsky and Mikkael Sekeres
October 24, 2023 10:44 - 1 hour - 125 MBChadi is joined by Dr. Robert Brodsky, President of ASH, and Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, Chair of Communications at ASH, to discuss what led to the recent ASH statement on the ABIM MOC and to gather their reactions to the ABIM response and to what next steps might look like. The guests detail the relationship and progress made between ASH and ABIM since the beginning of the partnership in 2001, the process involved for ASH to eventually release a letter related to the MOC, the contents of the letter...
Legal Rights for Cancer Patients With Shelly Rosenfeld
October 10, 2023 10:49 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBShelly Rosenfeld, Director of the Disability Rights Legal Center, Cancer Legal Resource Center, joins the show to share some pearls of wisdom regarding the intersection between medical and legal concerns in cancer care. She begins by explaining what the Cancer Legal Resource Center offers patients with cancer, how patients should handle their employer relationship upon diagnosis—including when potential discrimination cases arise and the rights of patients regarding medical leave—and how to n...
Progress in Geriatric Oncology: Reviewing the ASCO Guideline
October 03, 2023 10:56 - 1 hour - 129 MBChadi sits down with three experts from the Cancer and Aging Research Group and contributors to the ASCO guideline on geriatric oncology: William Dale, MD, PhD, FASCO, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center; Supriya Mohile, MD, MS, University of Rochester; and Heidi Klepin, MD, MS, Wake Forest University. The group explores the cutting-edge developments in geriatric oncology, from geriatric assessment and predicting patient outcomes to the ASCO guideline on incorporating geriatric assessmen...
Are There Real Solutions to the ABIM MOC?
September 26, 2023 10:46 - 1 hour - 116 MBJoin Chadi in a thought-provoking discussion with Bryan Carmody, aka the “Sheriff of Sodium” and a pediatric nephrologist, as they tackle the challenges of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Bryan shares his visionary solutions to simplify and improve the MOC process, shedding light on the potential benefits for physicians and patients alike. Whether you're a physician, healthcare professional, or just curious about the future of medical...
Drug Shortages in the US: The FDA Perspective With Robert Califf
September 19, 2023 10:44 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MBCurrent FDA commissioner, Robert Califf, joins the show to cover his story – from his career path to his crucial role today. Join Chadi in this eye-opening episode as they uncover the complexities of drug shortages in the United States, especially in the realm of cancer treatment. Learn about the intricate web of factors contributing to drug shortages, how cancer drug scarcities emerged, and the FDA's pivotal role in addressing them. Dr. Califf shares strategies to mitigate these issues, emp...
Pitfalls of Clinical Trials: Lessons From ADAURA
September 12, 2023 10:44 - 1 hour - 130 MBMaking their return to the show are Drs. Jack West and Nathan Pennell, of City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic, respectively, this time to use the ADAURA trial as a springboard to discussing pitfalls and shortcomings of modern clinical trial designs. The trio go back and forth on control arms keeping pace with standards of care, studies mandating the ability for crossovers, and appropriate endpoints for adjuvant studies. Then, they highlight underwhelming clinical tri...
The GU Power Hour With Neeraj Agarwal and Rana McKay
September 05, 2023 10:41 - 1 hour - 111 MBJoin Chadi as he engages in a dynamic and informative conversation with two distinguished guests, Drs. Neeraj Agarwal and Rana McKay. In this illuminating episode, they delve into the groundbreaking research and pivotal developments in genitourinary oncology unveiled at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting. Dr. Neeraj Agarwal, renowned for his extensive contributions to urologic oncology, and Dr. Rana McKay, a trailblazer in advanced kidney cancer treatments, bring their wealth of knowledge and expe...
The SCAI Position on ABIM MOC: Cardiologists Leading the Way
August 29, 2023 10:45 - 54 minutes - 100 MBSo much has happened since the petition against the ABIM MOC started on 7/21/2023, which is nearing 20,000 signatures. Physicians have called upon their societies and organizations to offer statements on their behalf, but only The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) so far has done so. Drs. Srihari Naidu and Allison Dupont, both members and leaders of SCAI, come on the show to explain why they came up with the statement and what it means to the membership. Is there a...
Dietary Interventions and Cancer With Urvi Shah
August 22, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 110 MBMaking her triumphant return to the show is Urvi Shah, MD, hem/onc and multiple myeloma expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, this time to shed light on how dietary considerations present a low-risk way to modify the microbiome and help prevent cancer. She opines on whether her findings on the association between diet and cancer in myeloma will be scalable in other malignancies, offers a few of her findings related to dietary habits and cancer diagnoses, describes the double stand...
The Case Against the ABIM MOC With Wes Fisher
August 15, 2023 10:53 - 1 hour - 154 MBDr. Wes Fisher joins the show to continue highlighting ABIM recertification and the MOC program following a petition that has gathered over 12,000 signatures to end this program. Dr. Fisher is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, IL; he is also a clinical Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine (Grandfathered per the ABIM), cardiology, and cardia...
ABIM and MOC: The Epic Debate With Richard Baron and Aaron Goodman
August 08, 2023 10:47 - 1 hour - 161 MBA lot has been stated about the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) implemented by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM,) and many physicians, regardless of specialty, have been opposed to the MOC as it adds cost, burden, and takes away from patient care. This led Dr. Aaron Goodman from UCSD to start a petition to end the MOC, which gathered unwavering support with over 10,000 signatures in 2 weeks. In response, Dr. Richard Baron, the president and CEO of ABIM, has agreed to come on t...
Palliative and Hospice Care: Challenges and Opportunities
August 01, 2023 10:47 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBKuljit Kapur, DO, MBA, hospice and palliative medicine specialist, is today’s guest of honor to bring about new perspectives and clarify some misconceptions regarding palliative and hospice care. Dr. Kapur shares her inspiration to go into palliative care and to pursue her MBA, reflects on her regular routine of home visits and how it affected her personal life, offers a way in which we can change the negative stigma around palliative care, opines on an appropriate timeline to begin palliativ...
Fixing Fragmented Healthcare With Ilana Yurkiewicz
July 25, 2023 10:47 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIlana Yurkiewicz, MD, medical oncologist and primary care physician with a focus on cancer patients, and esteemed author of the book “Fragmented: A Doctor's Quest to Piece Together American Health Care,” joins the show as today’s guest of honor. Chadi and Dr. Yurkiewicz discuss her unorthodox career path and inspiration to write the book, where the fragmentation within the healthcare system can be pinpointed (layers upon layers), the many narratives and original research she adds to the book ...
Turning Opioid Clinical Decisions Into Crimes With Jay Joshi
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBDr. Jay Joshi, a physician, entrepreneur, and author of the book “Burden of Pain: A Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic,” joins the show to share his story of how he was indicted for what was perceived as over-prescribing opioids and narcotics. He explains his unique model of primary care delivery he established, the experience of being arrested by the DEA for his practices, and the chain of events leading to indictment, plea bargaining, and a prison sentence. Dr. Joshi’s story is...
Addressing Hot Topics in Oncology With the ASCO CMO
July 11, 2023 11:03 - 56 minutes - 104 MBDr. Julie Gralow, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of ASCO (American Society of Medical Oncology,) the largest society for oncologists around the world, shares her career journey until she assumed the post of ASCO-CMO during the COVID-19 pandemic. Julie is a pioneer in global oncology and a world-renowned leader in breast cancer, being an innovator and a researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle for over 20 years. Her impact on the field is second to none. ...
Life Lessons From An Entrepreneur With Tom Harari
June 27, 2023 10:52 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn another change-of-pace episode, Chadi hosts Tom Harari, MBA, serial entrepreneur and writer of personal finance, business, and self-improvement. Tom shares his personal business ventures and professional story to date, opens up about how heartbreak in his personal life was a truly life-changing moment from which to grow, and recaps his viral Twitter thread of the “38 lessons I'd tell my 18 year old self.” There are plenty of advice nuggets and thought-provoking tidbits from this honest and...
Beyond the ASCO Plenary: Alex Herrera’s Story
June 20, 2023 10:44 - 1 hour - 113 MBAlex Herrera, MD, associate professor of medicine and lymphoma “guru” at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins the show on the last day of the ASCO Annual Meeting after being on stage for his Plenary session. Dr. Herrera shares the remarkable, resilient story of his family life, upbringing, life-altering injury, and improbable journey from playing baseball in Miami to a leadership role at City of Hope. Captivating, inspiring, gut-wrenching, and uplifting, Dr. Herrera’s account i...
Financial Hardship for Medical Professionals With Tyler Olson
June 13, 2023 11:34 - 1 hour - 114 MBTyler Olson of Olson Consulting LLC joins the show to share his financial advice and planning for physicians and medical students as they go through their careers. Chadi and Tyler hit on the early financial decisions that medical students and early career physicians should make to support their lives as they deal with delayed income, why Tyler decided to open his own consulting firm, and why he focuses his consulting solely for the benefit of medical professionals. He shares how medical stude...
All Things CLL With Nitin Jain
May 30, 2023 10:39 - 1 hour - 111 MBNitin Jain, MD, associate professor in the department of leukemia, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is the guest of honor to provide a comprehensive and simplified overview of the major advances in chronic lymphocytic leukemia over the past two decades. Dr. Jain talks mutations and time to treatment, prognostic markers, BTK inhibitors, combination regimens, current research, toxicities, cost, and a host of controversies with trial comparator arms, drug similarities, and MRD. Ch...
Queen of England Legacy From a British Citizen
May 23, 2023 10:49 - 44 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this pivot episode, James Winterman, Vice President of Scientific Marketing at Caris Life Sciences, joins Chadi as a citizen of England to discuss and reflect on the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II. He begins with a condensed history lesson of the United Kingdom, how the healthcare system differs slightly across the UK and how it compares to that of the US, and where government power rests. Then, he delves into the royal family and their position in all of this. What social and poli...
PBMs: Friends or Foes?
May 16, 2023 10:46 - 56 minutes - 103 MBStacie Dusetzina, PhD, Professor of Health Policy, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, makes her long-awaited return to the show to cover all things related to pharmacy benefit managers. Stacie talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly, starting with the history of the PBMs and how they grew within the healthcare industry. What exactly is the role of the PBMs and why do they exist? Have they helped in reducing cost of care, and if not, why? Why are the...
Tiffany McConathy: A Mother and Daughter Story
May 09, 2023 10:45 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MBTiffany McConathy, an oncology nurse practitioner in Arkansas, tells the sombering story of her infant daughter’s battle with pediatric brain and spinal cancer. She details Nora’s course of events, including the long pathology and diagnosis journey, the decision to move forward with treatment, and the months of good responses that followed prior to her passing. Tiffany also shares how Nora’s COVID-19 diagnosis during treatment pushed back her transplantation and eventual autopsy, just 9 days ...
Reducing Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs With Kyle Kiser
May 02, 2023 10:49 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBKyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, joins the show to highlight his company’s unique approach to lowering costs of prescription drugs for patients in the US. He explains how physicians often make changes to their prescription recommendations based on Arrive Health’s presence as an “invisible component within the EMR,” how they aggregate data to generate clinical alternatives and relevant alternatives to payer preferences, how they maneuver around prior authorizations, the need (or lack thereof)...