RadOnc Report

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Welcome to the RadOnc Report, a space for radiation oncologists and all members of the radiation oncology team. Here, we'll tackle the complex issues that shape our Specialty.

Episodes

  1. ASTRO Q1 2026 Coding Challenges

    6D AGO

    ASTRO Q1 2026 Coding Challenges

    ASTRO Health Policy radiation oncologists Drs. Anthony Paravati and Amar Rewari discuss the various issues ASTRO members have faced through the first quarter of 2026 related to the treatment delivery code changes. The pair speak from personal experience in their own practices, describe progress that we have seen from payers, ASTRO's advocacy efforts and plans moving forward. This discussion provides insight to conversations ASTRO has held with private payers and Medicare contractors, as well as ASTRO's plans to address reimbursement issues members are experiencing.

    29 min
  2. ASTRO President's Member Spotlight: Chika Madu, MD, FASTRO

    MAR 17

    ASTRO President's Member Spotlight: Chika Madu, MD, FASTRO

    ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala speaks with Dr. Chika Madu, chair of the Advocacy Committee for ASTRO's Health Access and Community Engagement Council and Chair of Radiation Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Staten Island University Hospital.

    20 min
  3. Exercise in Oncology: Evidence, Mechanisms, Practice

    MAR 9

    Exercise in Oncology: Evidence, Mechanisms, Practice

    Exercise is increasingly discussed in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship—but evidence quality and messaging vary widely. In this episode, a radiation oncologist and medical oncologist examine what the data truly support, explore biologic mechanisms, and discuss how early-career oncologists can responsibly integrate exercise counseling into clinical practice without overpromising or patient blame.

    46 min
  4. How Early Career Radiation Oncologists Can Make a Difference Beyond the Clinic

    12/16/2025

    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.

    38 min
  5. Decoding the 2026 MPFS Final Rule: What Radiation Oncologists Need to Know

    11/19/2025

    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.

    20 min

  6. 10/22/2025

    Navigating Prior Authorization: Real-life Experiences

    In the latest episode of the RadOnc Report, ASTRO Early Career Committee Vice-chair Avinash Chaurasia, MD, interviewed Ben Durkee, MD, from the University of Wisconsin and Join Luh, MD, FASTRO, a community practice radiation oncologist at St. Joseph Hospital about the impact of prior authorization on their day-to-day practice and how prior authorization is handled administratively in both university and private practice settings.

    37 min
  7. World Radiation Therapy Awareness Day (WRAD)

    09/02/2025

    World Radiation Therapy Awareness Day (WRAD)

    In the latest episode of the RadOnc Report, Katie Wakeham, PhD, FRCR, shares the inspiration for the first ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, the symbolism behind the September 7 date and how members of the global community have come together to be "One Voice for Radiotherapy" in an effort to share the power and impact radiation therapy has on cancer care around the world at www.worldradiotherapy.org.

    9 min
  8. Medicare Payment Proposed Rules 2026 Updates

    07/30/2025

    Medicare Payment Proposed Rules 2026 Updates

    In the latest episode of the RadOnc Report, ASTRO Vice President of Advocacy Dave Adler is interviewed by Avery Adler regarding the recent Medicare Payment Rules for 2026. During this podcast, Dave touches on the regulatory process for Medicare's regulations, what the impact of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule is on radiation oncology and next steps, including ASTRO's education for members and comments to CMS. Additionally, Dave discusses how this will impact the ROCR Act and ASTRO advocacy this year.

    14 min
  9. Navigating Multidisciplinary Care

    04/24/2025

    Navigating Multidisciplinary Care

    ASTRO Early Career Committee member Avinash Chaurasia, a radiation oncologist at Brooke Army Medical Center, interviews Eric Singhi, MD, a medical oncologist at MD Anderson Center and Timothy Vreeland, MD, a surgical oncologist at Brooke Army Medical Center about the importance of and how to enhance collaboration with multidisciplinary providers.

    42 min
  10. An Interview with Dr. Neha Vapiwala on ASTRO participation

    04/15/2025

    An Interview with Dr. Neha Vapiwala on ASTRO participation

    In this episode, ASTRO President Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, talks with President-elect Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, about the importance of becoming involved with ASTRO. Dr. Vapiwala shares a bit about her background, her involvement with ASTRO through the years, what she sees as the biggest challenges for the specialty and her strong feeling about the important role of residency programs to train competent and caring academic and community practice physicians.

    26 min
  11. ASTRO's Role as an Advocate Organization

    03/05/2025

    ASTRO's Role as an Advocate Organization

    Want to learn more about ASTRO's role as an advocate organization? Don't miss this podcast with Mustafa Basree, DO, ASTRO's Government Relations Fellow, and Anne Hubbard, ASTRO's Director of Health Policy. They will cover ASTRO's regulatory policy and legislative initiatives, including ROCR and Prior Authorization, as well as how ASTRO members can get involved.

    39 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

Welcome to the RadOnc Report, a space for radiation oncologists and all members of the radiation oncology team. Here, we'll tackle the complex issues that shape our Specialty.

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  • Creator
    ASTRO
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    RadOnc Report

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