American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

JCO Oncology Practice Podcast

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JCO OP: Put Into Practice Podcast is your source for solution-oriented discussions on the systemic challenges in cancer care. Host Dr. Fumiko Chino interviews thought leaders on research related to quality, cancer care policies, access to care, and care delivery. Gain practical knowledge that you can apply to improve your day-to-day practice and patient experience.

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Episodes

Development of an "Art of Oncology" Curriculum to Mitigate Burnout and Foster Solidarity Among Hematology/Oncology Fellows 09.04.2020 19:13

Dr. Pennell talks with Dr. Daniel Richardson discuss physician burnout and the author's curriculum designed to mitigate burnout and foster solidarity among fellows. Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcasts is provided in part by AstraZeneca, dedicated to advancing options and providing hope for people living with cancer. More information at AstraZeneca-US.com. Hello, and welcome to the latest JC...

Implementing Decision Coaching for Lung Cancer Screening in the Low-Dose CT Setting 02.03.2020 16:53

Dr. Pennell and Dr. Lisa Lowenstein discuss decision coaching in the LDCT setting and how it provides an opportunity for patients to confirm their screening decision by ensuring they are truly informed. Hello and welcome to the latest JCO Oncology Practice podcast, brought to you by the ASCO Podcast Network, a collection of nine programs, covering a range of educational and scientific content, a...

Improving the Time to Activation of New Clinical Trials at a National Cancer Institute–Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center 05.02.2020 19:28

Dr. Nathan Pennell, Dr. Muhammed Beg and Ms. Erin Williams discuss improving the time-to-activation of new clinical trials at an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read the article: https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/OP.19.00325 TRANSCRIPT [PIANO MUSIC PLAYING] DR. PENNELL: Welcome to the latest Journal of Oncology Practice podcast brought to you by the ASCO Podcast Network, a collec...

Coverage, Financial Burden, and the Affordable Care Act for Cancer Patients 06.12.2019 15:17

Dr. Nate Pennell talks with Dr. Joel Segel about "Coverage, Financial Burden, and the Affordable Care Act for Cancer Patients." Article available online at Journal of Oncology Practice . TRANSCRIPT Support for Journal of Oncology Practice podcasts is provided in part by AstraZeneca, dedicated to advancing options and providing hope for people living with cancer. More information at astrazeneca.us...

Determining If a Somatic Tumor Mutation Is Targetable and Options for Accessing Targeted Therapies 10.09.2019 23:29

Dr. Nate Pennell discusses "How to Know if a Somatic Tumor Mutation is Targetable" with Suanna Bruinooge, the director of research, strategy, and operations at ASCO's Center for Research and Analytics, or CENTRA, and Dr. Richard Schilsky, senior vice president and chief medical officer at ASCO. Read the related article "Determining If a Somatic Tumor Mutation Is Targetable and Options for Accessin...

The Opaque Results of Federal Price Transparency Rules and State-Based Alternatives 15.08.2019 19:24

Dr. Pennell and Dr. Kircher discuss the push for increased price transparency among stakeholders in an effort to control the rising costs of healthcare. Read the related article on ascopubs.org . TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to the latest Journal of Oncology Practice podcast, brought to you by the ASCO Podcast Network, a collection of nine programs covering a range of educational and scientific content a...

Oncologists' Attitudes and Practice of Addressing Diet, Physical Activity, and Weight Management With Patients With Cancer: Findings of an ASCO Survey of the Oncology Workforce 27.06.2019 18:21

Dr. Nathan Pennell and Dr. Jennifer Ligibel discuss weight management and physical activity programs for patients with cancer. TRANSCRIPT: Hello, and welcome to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the JOP. I'm sure everyone who listens to this podcast is aware that obesity and lack of physical...

Potentially avoidable hospital readmissions in patients with advanced cancer 17.06.2019 13:03

Dr. Pennell talks with Dr. Patrick Conner Johnson, hematology oncology fellow at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Massachusetts General Hospital fellowship program about his and his co-authors' new study titled "Potentially avoidable hospital readmissions in patients with advanced cancer." Hello and welcome to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncolog...

Opioids and Cancer Pain: Patients' Needs and Access Challenges 24.04.2019 14:05

Dr. Pennell talks with Dr. Ray Page about efforts to address the opioid crisis impact onthe care of patients, and what role oncologists can play on this issue. Hello, and welcome to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the JOP. The opioid crisis continues to be a major public health issue, wi...

Improving Timeliness of Oncology Assessment and Cancer Treatment through Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Clinic 25.03.2019 13:17

Dr. Pennell talks with Dr. Genevieve Digby about the importance of timely care for cancer patients, and more specifically, lung cancer patients. Hello, and welcome to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice Podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the JOP. On this month's podcast, we're going to be talking about a new study from the JO...

Lag Time Between Evidence and Guidelines: Can Clinical Pathways Bridge the Gap? 22.03.2019 13:24

Dr. Pennell talks with Dr. Sushil Beriwal about guideline variability and how care pathways might play a role even in situations where the best practice seems clear. Hello, and welcome to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the Journal. The best available evidence for cancer treatment seems...

CancerLinQ: Cutting the Gordian Knot of Interoperability 31.01.2019 18:48

With the care of patients with cancer strewn across numerous settings, are electronic health records (EHRs) meeting the definition of interoperability according to the 21st Century Cures Act? Dr. Pennell speaks with author Wendy Rubinstein. Read the related article " CancerLinQ: Cutting the Gordian Knot of Interoperability " on JCO OP. Hello and welcome to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice p...

Financial Toxicity in Adults With Cancer: Adverse Outcomes and Noncompliance 21.12.2018 15:05

Dr. Thomas Knight talks to Dr. Pennell about a major issue in cancer care: financial toxicity. Read the related article . Hello, and welcome back to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the JOP. The rising costs of medical care is on everyone's mind these days. But while policymakers or physi...

Online Communities as Sources of Peer Support for People Living With Cancer 18.12.2018 12:45

Dr. Pennell and Dr. Schapira discuss the risks and benefits of online communities and provide recommendations for improving communication between clinicians and patients about the use of online resources. Hello, and welcome back to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, Medical Oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and Consultant Editor for the JOP. So it won't be...

The Increasing Burden of Prior Authorizations in the Delivery of Oncology Care in the United States 27.09.2018 16:49

Dr. Pennell and Dr. Nancy Lin discuss whether prior authorizations reduce overall health expenditures. Read the related article " Increasing Burden of Prior Authorizations in the Delivery of Oncology Care in the United States " on JOP. Hello, and welcome back to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant edit...

Palliative Care in the Global Setting Summary 27.08.2018 27:03

Dr. Jim Cleary talks with Dr. Pennell about this new resource-stratified guideline , which provides guidance to clinicians and policymakers on implementing palliative care in resource-constrained settings. Welcome back, everyone, to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the JOP. Now over the l...

State of Cancer Care in America 20.06.2018 23:51

Dr. Blase Polite discusses the latest State of Cancer Care in America report, and the opportunities and challenges confronting the cancer care community. Read the related article " The State of Oncology Practice in America, 2018: Results of the ASCO Practice Census Survey " on JOP Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcasts is provided in part by AstraZeneca, dedicated to advancing options and pr...

Open Oncology Notes: A Qualitative Study of Oncology Patients' Experiences Reading Their Cancer Care Notes 30.04.2018 17:28

Dr. Nathan Pennell and author Dr. Thomas W. LeBlanc discuss how open notes have become a routine part of the patient experience, and why physicians might want to elicit and address concerns that arise from notes. Read the related article " Open Oncology Notes: A Qualitative Study of Oncology Patients' Experiences Reading Their Cancer Care Notes " on JOP Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcasts i...

What Does a Cancer Diagnosis Mean? Public Expectations in a Shifting Therapeutic Environment 12.03.2018 13:15

Dr. Pennell and co-authors Drs. Abel and Frosch discuss their editorial on public expectations in a shifting therapeutic environment. Read the related article. Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcasts is provided in part by AstraZeneca-- dedicated to advancing options and providing hope for people living with cancer. More information at AstraZeneca-us.com. Hello, and welcome back to the ASCO Jou...

What Should the Role of Radiation Oncologists Be in the Future? 22.02.2018 14:14

Dr. Pennell and Dr. Neha Vapiwala discuss the role of radiation oncologists be in the future. Related Article: Care Provider or Service Provider: What Should the Role of Radiation Oncologists Be in the Future? Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcast is provided in part by AstraZeneca, dedicated to advancing options and providing hope for people living with cancer. More information at astrazenec...

Opioid Prescription Trends Among Cancer Patients Referred to Outpatient Palliative Care Over a 6-Year Period 16.01.2018 12:34

Dr. Eduardo Bruera talks with Dr. Pennell about the changes in type and dose of opioid prescriptions among patients referred by oncologists to an outpatient palliative care clinic. Related Article: Opioid Prescription Trends Among Patients With Cancer Referred to Outpatient Palliative Care Over a 6-Year Period Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcasts is provided in part by AstraZeneca, dedicate...

Survival As a Quality Metric of Cancer Care: Use of the National Cancer Data Base to Assess Hospital Performance 01.12.2017 16:23

Dr. Pennell discusses survival as an important indicator of the quality of cancer care with author Lawrence Shulman. Related Article: Survival As a Quality Metric of Cancer Care: Use of the National Cancer Data Base to Assess Hospital Performance Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcast is provided in part by AstraZeneca, dedicated to advancing options and providing hope for people living with ca...

What Enables Oncologists to Discuss Goals of Care With Their Patients? 24.10.2017 12:15

Dr. Pennell discusses practical ways toward a culture of kindness, transparency, and responsibility with author Dr. Anthony Back. Related Article: What Enables Oncologists to Discuss Goals of Care With Their Patients? Practical Ways Toward a Culture of Kindness, Transparency, and Responsibility

2017 ASCO Quality Care Symposium: Nurturing a New and Growing Community of Practitioners 19.09.2017 11:52

by Dr. Nathan Pennell and Dr. Michael Neuss Related Article: 2017 ASCO Quality Care Symposium: Nurturing a New and Growing Community of Practitioners

Design Challenges of an Episode-Based Payment Model in Oncology – The CMS Oncology Care Model 12.07.2017 18:47

Read the associated article by Kline et al in Journal of Oncology Practice .