Welcome to this ASCO in Action Podcast. This is ASCO's monthly podcast series where we explore policy and practice issues that impact oncologists, the entire cancer care delivery, and, most importantly, the individuals we care for-- people with cancer. My name is Cliff Hudis and I'm the CEO of ASCO, as well as the host of the ASCO in Action Podcast series. For today's podcast, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Ray Page who's chair of ASCO's clinical practice committee as our guest today. Ray was rec...
Oct 09, 2018•25 min•Ep. 15
Welcome to this "ASCO in Action" podcast. This is ASCO's monthly podcast series where we explore policy and practice issues that can impact oncologists, the entire cancer care delivery team, and most importantly, of course, the patients we care for, people who have cancer. My name is Clifford Hudis, and I'm the CEO of ASCO as well as the host of this "ASCO in Action" podcast series. And for today's podcast, I am really delighted to have with me Dr. Manali Patel, chair elect of ASCO's health equi...
Sep 18, 2018•23 min•Ep. 14
Disclaimer The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Dr. Clifford A. Hudis Welcome to this ASCO in Action podcast. This is ASCO's monthly podcast ...
Aug 28, 2018•27 min•Ep. 13
In the latest ASCO in Action Podcast, ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis discusses the recently released Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. The MPFS is a complete listing of all fees Medicare uses to reimburse doctors and other providers and suppliers under a fee-for-service payment system.
Aug 07, 2018•8 min•Ep. 12
In a new ASCO in Action Podcast, ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis highlights the newly launched ASCO campaign, I Live to Conquer Cancer , and discusses how ASCO members and the cancer care community can get involved. To join the campaign, visit asco.org/live-to-conquer-cancer ....
Jul 24, 2018•6 min•Ep. 11
ASCO President Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO joined ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis in the most recent ASCO in Action Podcast to discuss her presidential theme and the vision she has for ASCO this coming year.
Jul 10, 2018•21 min•Ep. 10
In the latest ASCO in Action Podcast, Dr. Edward Kim, Chair of the Department of Solid Tumor Oncology at the Levine Cancer Institute, joined ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis to discuss eligibility criteria for cancer clinical trials.
Jun 26, 2018•29 min•Ep. 9
With Congress having recently passed federal "right-to-try" (RTT) legislation, the latest ASCO in Action Podcast features ASCO Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Schilsky, FACP, FASCO, FSCT, who examines the issue and explains the difference between RTT and the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) expanded access program with podcast host and ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis.
May 29, 2018•35 min•Ep. 8
Dr. Gary Lyman, MPH, FASCO, FRCP, joins ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis to discuss biosimilars and ASCO's recent statement on biosimilars published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology .
May 15, 2018•26 min•Ep. 7
Melissa Dillmon, MD, chair of ASCO's State Affiliate Council, joins ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis in the latest ASCO in Action podcast to examine current cancer-related policies that state lawmakers are considering and discuss how ASCO members can get involved.
Apr 17, 2018•23 min•Ep. 6
In a new ASCO in Action Podcast, ASCO Vice President of Clinical Affairs Stephen Grubbs, MD, FASCO, joins ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis, FACP, FASCO, to break down the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and discuss the reimbursement changes coming to oncology practices in the United States.
Mar 20, 2018•27 min•Ep. 5
ASCO President Bruce E. Johnson, MD, FASCO, joined ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis in the latest ASCO in Action Podcast to discuss the opportunities and challenges with precision medicine.
Mar 05, 2018•27 min•Ep. 4
Chair of ASCO's Government Relations Committee Robin Zon, MD, FACP, FASCO, and ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis discuss Congressional advocacy, the role it plays in shaping cancer-related policies, and how direct advocacy can have a significant impact.
Feb 12, 2018•28 min•Ep. 3
Dr. Karen Winkfield joins ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis to discuss ethnic and racial diversity in the oncology workforce, and ASCO's strategic plan for addressing this issue.
Jan 22, 2018•22 min•Ep. 2
Dr. Clifford Hudis, CEO of ASCO, introduces the ASCO in Action podcast and previews the upcoming first episode.
Jan 17, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1
