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  • Chadi sits down with David Krissman, a journalist and filmmaker whose passionate advocacy for kidney transplant and dialysis patients led him to create the groundbreaking podcast documentary series, "The Great Social Experiment." Krissman shares the harrowing personal story that inspired his film script, website, and podcast, exposing the stark financial incentives driving the U.S. healthcare system's approach to kidney transplantation and dialysis. Designed specifically for patients, his work offers crucial insights to help them navigate the often perilous landscape. The conversation broadens to address the challenges of routine clinical care, contrasting the U.S. system with those of other countries, providing a comprehensive look at the ongoing struggle for better, more equitable healthcare.

    Find out more about The Great Social Experiment.
    https://www.thegreatsocialexperiment.net/

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  • Ronald Chapman, LLM, Shareholder and Chairperson of White Collar Defense & Government Investigations at Chapman Law Group, delves into the intricate intersections of law and daily life, highlighting the subspecialized nature of healthcare law and his primary areas of focus within this field. He offers insights into his strategic choices between judge and jury trials, providing a nuanced perspective on opioid prescriptions, and delineates the fine line between lawful and unlawful practices. Ronald also unpacks the complex legal nuances involved in cases of unlawful opioid prescriptions, offering listeners a deep dive into the legal challenges and considerations in these critical issues.

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  • Shaalan Beg, MD, MBA, FASCO, and Noelle K. LoConte, MD, FASCO, join Chadi to delve into the contentious relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer. Drawing from their expertise and insights, they navigate through the complexities of discerning causation from association in this context, shedding light on why a randomized controlled trial might never conclusively prove this link. From deciphering the threshold of alcohol intake that elevates the risk of 7 types of cancer to addressing the challenge of convincing the public to heed the data, Drs. Beg and LoConte explore the nuances of risk assessment and drinking in social situations, including medical conferences.

    Read more about this topic.
    https://connection.asco.org/blogs/examining-controversy-surrounding-alcohol-promotion-oncology-events-virtue-signaling-or-cancer

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  • Chadi is rejoined by special guest Dr. Pamela Kunz, Editor in Chief of the groundbreaking new publication, JCO Oncology Advances. Dr. Kunz, known for her expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, shares the story of how she landed the prestigious role, offering insights into the rigorous interview process. She discusses her innovative approach to generating interest in the peer-review process and outlines the journal's ambitious goals to promote open-access publishing and collaborate closely with the esteemed Journal of Clinical Oncology. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Kunz reveals the type of individuals who will comprise the journal's Editorial Advisory Board as well as the proposed new journal sections that are novel to medical publishing.

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  • Chadi sits down with Dr. Chandana Banerjee, a trailblazer in palliative and hospice care, serving as the Dean, Director, and Designated Institutional Official of Graduate Medical Education at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a remarkable career dedicated to improving end-of-life care, Dr. Banerjee shares insights on how to infuse every aspect of patient care with the same passion and hope found in palliative settings. From navigating the challenges of funding and visibility in the medical community to offering fellowship opportunities emphasizing communication nuances in this critical stage of care, Dr. Banerjee provides invaluable perspectives. Together, they shed light on common pitfalls healthcare professionals face in end-of-life care, strategies for breaking through patient denial, and much more.

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  • Chadi 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 inspire hope. She delves into the impact of social media on patient understanding and emotional management, explores the dynamics in the physician's office that often leave patients dissatisfied, and uncover the meticulous process of choosing and vetting stories featured on her platform.

    View The Patient Story website.
    https://thepatientstory.com/donate/

    View The Patient Story YouTube channel.
    https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatientStory

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  • Chadi 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 interventions, uncovering advances in survival rates, quality-of-life enhancements, and promising therapeutic agents targeting specific mutations, as well as mechanisms of treatment resistance and the ongoing pursuit of effective solutions.

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  • Chadi 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 standard of care treatments. He also explores the delicate balance between sensitivity and specificity, and delves into the meticulous validation processes employed to ensure model accuracy.

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  • Dr. 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 will be deemed “not certified,” which threatens his ability to see patients at his own institution.

    Aaron was shocked and so was Chadi.

    The entire story is here. Learn what happened, what is next, and what can be done.

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  • Dr. 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 of tumor boards to grappling with insurance denials and prior authorizations. Dr. Cordovano also illuminates her innovative approach, harnessing the power of AI to provide patient-centric counsel and support. With a deep commitment to advocating for patients at every stage of their healthcare journey, she shares insights into her involvement in end-of-life care and offers invaluable perspectives on advocating for patients in the contemporary era.

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  • Chadi 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 individualized models for each client. Simon further shares how customer feedback has been instrumental in refining Ryght's offerings, ultimately shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

    For more information about Ryght, visit their website.
    https://www.ryght.ai/about-us

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  • Dr. 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 Dr. Lois Margaret Nora of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fc3BQ-9yMM

    View Dr. Teirstein’s MOC presentation.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1vw2RPCd1s

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  • In 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 latest advancements in minimal residual disease assessment with a focus on studies like BESPOKE and GALAXY, as well as the prognostic value of ctDNA assessment showcased in COBRA.

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  • Dr. 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 light on adjuvant immunotherapy in bladder cancer; genetic testing and FGFR advancements in bladder cancer; life-prolonging therapies and radioligand therapies in castration-resistant prostate cancer; and the latest in minimal residual disease research.

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  • Joining 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 insights into the recent research breakthroughs, citing the remarkable research report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showcasing the successful application of CRISPR-Cas9 for sickle cell disease. This episode serves as a gateway into the promising future of genetic therapies.

    Read Dr. LaBelle’s publication on CRISPR-Cas9 in NEJM.
    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2215643

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  • In 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 a pivotal role in a life lost to the pressures of the job. Together, Chadi and Emily Le Coz navigate the profound implications of burnout, exploring its dangers and the urgent need for systemic change within the retail pharmacy landscape. This episode serves as both a tribute to Ashleigh Anderson and a rallying cry for reform in an industry grappling with the devastating consequences of unchecked workplace stress.

    Read more about the Ashleigh Anderson story.
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/02/08/cvs-pharmacist-ashleigh-anderson-death-rallying-cry/72406578007/

    Read another piece by Emily Le Coz.
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/10/26/pharmacy-chains-dangerous-conditions-medication-errors/71153960007/

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  • Joining 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 discussion circles around consensus protocols for treatment, referral pathways, and clinical trials, probing the necessity of transplants in the era of novel therapeutics and the creation of predictive models tailored to individual patient needs. Tune in to hear about the meticulous efforts invested in building the HoLISTIC portal, automating data migration, and navigating the challenges and progress in predictive modeling for treatment selection, response, and failure. This episode offers a captivating exploration of how collaboration, technology, and data analysis converge to shape the future of Hodgkin lymphoma care.

    Find out more about the HoLISTIC Consortium.
    https://www.hodgkinconsortium.com/

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  • In 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 the petition, exploring whether genuine change is underway or if inertia prevails. Together, they passionately discuss the crucial role of hospital and institution-wide rejection in catalyzing a domino effect for change. The episode doesn't shy away from the legal battlefield either, delving into the multiple class-action anti-trust cases against ABIM MOC. Tensions rise throughout the conversation, but it concludes with a collective focus on the next steps to propel this movement forward.

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  • In 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 cardiac tests and a cohort of 100 patients committed to a low-carb, keto lifestyle for over a year. Could this study revolutionize the way cardiologists and primary care providers approach cholesterol management? Will it unveil evidence challenging the conventional prescription of statins to lower LDL?

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  • Salma 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 patients, emphasizing the "impressive" results unveiled in the study. Then, the New York Times articles characterizing radiation as "brutal" for patients in this context is considered, and Dr. Jabbour navigates the complexities, challenges, and potential paradigm shifts these findings might signal for the field.
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