Photon Media Playlist: “Policy and Organized Medicine”
Physicians must have a voice and some awareness of current events in US cancer care policy. We feel that radiation oncologists can contribute greatly to the field by organizing through medical societies.
Here is a collection of educational and opinion episodes about important topics in organized radiation oncology.
Out Of The Basement, Reflections on ROCR. Dr. Beckta shares his thoughts after ASTRO’s surprise release of the Radiation Oncology Case Rate payment model proposal.
Out Of The Basement, Bill of Health: is ROCR a Legislation Lifeline or a Liability?. On a Friday at 4PM, the first live “town hall” of ROCR took place. Though questions were not actively fielded from attendees, several concerns that have been brought up since the ROCR announcement were discussed. Dr. Beckta explains how we currently have more questions than answers.
Out Of The Basement, ASTRO at the National Cancer Program Meeting. The ASTRO president spoke at the inaugural "President's Cancer Panel" meeting about radiation oncology and ROCR. Dr. Jason Beckta comments on this meeting in his usual “reaction (non)video” style.
The Accelerators, The Problem With ASTRO: Reflections on ROCR and a Plea for a More Open Society. Dr. Matt Spraker shares some thoughts on his experiences with ASTRO and their approach to presenting ROCR to the field.
The Accelerators, “The Emperor Is Just Wearing Underwear”: Common Sense Oncology With Aaron and Chris. Drs. Chris Booth and Aaron Goodman join The Accelerators to discuss their new organization that seeks to promote interventions that measurably improve the lives of patients, Common Sense Oncology.
The Accelerators, “Have They Spent a Day With a Radiation Oncologist?”: In Conversation With Join Luh. The Accelerators host one of radiation oncology’s strongest advocates, Dr. Join Luh. He is a community radiation oncologist with an extensive history working in organized medicine to improve care for his patients.
The Accelerators, “Travel Log”: Simul visits Tata Memorial. In this episode, Simul shares his experience visiting the world-famous Tata Memorial Hospital and contrasts their practices, research, and policies with his experiences in the US.
The Accelerators, A Very Special Episode: RO APM. The RO-APM may be dead, but discussion of payment models is very much alive. Expert guests Anne Hubbard (Director of Health Policy, ASTRO), Dr. Constantine Mantz (Chief Policy Officer, GenesisCare), Dave Adler (Vice President of Advocacy, ASTRO), Dr. Join Luh (Providence Health) and Dr. Tomas Dvorak (Orlando Health Cancer Institute) join The Accelerators to discuss the past, present, and future of payment for radiotherapy services in the US.