President's Corner
ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, and Board Chair Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, discuss coding and reimbursement changes impacting radiation oncology centers and the urgent need for legislative solutions like the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) program.
Episode Two
ASTRO President Dr. Neha Vapiwala and Board Chair Dr. Sameer Keole discuss expanding indications for radiation therapy including functional radiation medicine along with emerging opportunities in radiopharmaceutical therapy.
Further information on issues discussed:
ASTRO Academy course: Expanding the Scope of Radiation Therapy for Nonmalignant Diseases
ASTRO’s Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Authorized User Training Center Program
ASTRO News: Expanding the Scope of Radiation Therapy for Nonmalignant Diseases (Spring 2024)
Episode One
ASTRO members are encouraged to share their payment issues via ASTRO’s online Payer Support and Resolution Center. Input your practice’s issues with payer denials, downcodes, or underpayments.
Watch the May 6 ASTRO Town Hall on the revised treatment delivery codes.
Member Spotlight
ASTRO President, Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, interviews an array of ASTRO members to learn more about their clinical backgrounds, the work they do within ASTRO, and what excites them about the radiation oncology field.
Episode 10
Member Spotlight: Dr. Alejandro Berlin
ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, interviews Alejandro Berlin, MD, MS, professor at the University of Toronto and Medical Director of the Cancer Digital Intelligence Program at Princess Margaret Hospital. Dr. Berlin discussed his vision for digital health innovation in radiation oncology, how AI and automation can augment physician roles and the importance of radiation oncologists being active participants in multidisciplinary teams.
Past Episodes
Dr. Daniel Petereit
This week’s Member Spotlight features Daniel Petereit, MD, FASTRO, who discusses Walking Forward, a program he co-founded to tackle health disparities and improve cancer outcomes within South Dakota’s Native American community.
Dr. Tamer Refaat
In this Member Spotlight, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, and Tamer Refaat, MD, PhD, MSCI, discuss the International Ambassadors program, which expands global access to radiation oncology and strengthens partnerships between international members.
Dr. Anna Paulsson
In this episode of the President’s Corner, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, interviews Anna Paulsson, MD. Dr. Paulsson discusses her community practice in agricultural Petaluma and shares how early-career members can volunteer with ASTRO.
Dr. Samuel Marcrom
In this President's Corner episode, Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, interviews Samuel Marcrom, MD, about QuadShot News, a platform he co-founded to provide oncologists with daily updates on the latest advancements in cancer care.
Dr. Onyinye Balogun
ASTRO President Dr. Neha Vapiwala and Dr. Onyinye Balogun discuss gynecologic cancer research in Zambia and Nigeria. Listen now to learn why Dr. Balogun advises mentees not to be their own "rate-limiting step."
Dr. Freddy Escorcia
This episode features Dr. Freddy Escorcia, executive director at RayzeBio Inc., discussing his career in radiopharmaceuticals across academia, government, and industry.
Dr. Chika Madu
Dr. Chika Madu discusses her leadership across numerous ASTRO committees and shares how saying yes can lead to great professional opportunities.
Dr. Sophia Kamran
Dr. Kamran shares current and future uses of brachytherapy in treating cancers and also offers tips to junior faculty on ways to access research funding.
Dr. Vedang Murthy
Dr. Vapiwala talks with Dr. Vedang Murthy, a member of the ASTRO international Committee who serves as the ASTRO International Ambassador in India.
