How Early Career Radiation Oncologists Can Make a Difference Beyond the Clinic
Early-career radiation oncologists play a vital role in shaping the future of cancer care. During this episode, radiation oncologists Avinash Chaurasia, MD, Amar Rewari, MD, MBA, and Anthony Paravati, MD, MBA, explore practical ways to engage in health advocacy—from influencing policy and reform to improving public communication and system-level decision-making—drawing on insights from national experts in value-based care and oncology leadership.
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37:52
Decoding the 2026 MPFS Final Rule: What Radiation Oncologists Need to Know
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule brings the most significant changes to radiation oncology reimbursement in over a decade. In this episode, Adam Greathouse, JD, ASTRO Director of Health Policy, and Amar Rewari, MD, MBA, FASTRO, ASTRO Health Policy Council Chair, Chief of Radiation Oncology for Luminis Health, break down what radiation oncologists need to know, from the overhaul of treatment delivery codes to CMS’s new efficiency adjustment. Whether you’re a physician or administrator this episode offers practical insights to help you prepare for these changes.
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20:20
Navigating Prior Authorization: Real-life Experiences
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In this episode, listen to Avinash Chaurasia, MD, talk with Ben Durkee, MD, and Join Luh, MD, FASTRO, about how prior authorization impacts the day-to-day workflow from both an academic and private practice setting perspective.
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World Radiation Therapy Awareness Day (WRAD)
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In this episode, hear about the first annual World Radiation Therapy Awareness Day and how the radiation oncology community can be a part of education effort.
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Medicare Payment Proposed Rules 2026 Updates
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In this episode, ASTRO Vice President of Advocacy Dave Adler is interviewed by Avery Adler regarding the recent Medicare Payment Rules for 2026.
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Navigating Multidisciplinary Care
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In this episode, a radiation oncologist, medical oncologist and surgical oncologist discuss how and why to build multidisciplinary collaborations.
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An Interview with Dr. Neha Vapiwala on ASTRO participation
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In this episode, Drs. Keole and Vapiwala talk about the importance of becoming involved in ASTRO and shared how they ended up in their roles at ASTRO.
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ASTRO’s Role as an Advocate Organization
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RadOnc Report Episode 1
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