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The ACRO Podcast is developed by the nation's leading radiation oncologists and is designed to provide clinicians and program leaders with critically important clinical, business, and advocacy content to advance cancer care and the careers of those professionals we represent. The ACRO Podcast is the latest tool developed by the American College of Radiation Oncology which is the essential professi... more

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A panel of experts, led by Dr. Brian Lally, president of ACRO, discusses the importance of the multidisciplinary team.

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A panel of experts, led by Dr. Brian Lally, president of ACRO, discusses current challenges in the treatment of lung cancer with systemic and radiation therapy.

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In the first episode of Reimbursement Matters, ACRO’s Dr. Jared Pasetsky and Teri Bedard from RCCS discuss three timely reimbursement and coverage issues affecting radiation oncology. The conversation covers the 2027 proposed Medicare rules, evolving... more

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In this episode of CURiE Conversations, host Dr. Jessica Schuster speaks with Dr. Veronia Fahmy and Dr. James S. Welsh about their published work, "Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer: A Case Report and Revi... more

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Teri Bedard
Executive Director of Health Policy and Reimbursement with Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies
Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies
Episode: Reimbursement Matters: 2027 Medicare Rules & Evolving Coverage Issues
Veronia Fahmy
Third-year radiation oncology resident
Leroy University Medical Center (LUMC)
Episode: CURiE Conversations: Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
James Welsh
Principal Investigator on the work
Heinz VA / University of Wisconsin / Johns Hopkins (past)
Episode: CURiE Conversations: Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Nneoma Uzoukwu
Lead author, fourth-year medical student
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University; Temple University/Fox Chase Cancer Center
Episode: CURiE Conversations: Definitive Radiotherapy in Serous Carcinoma of Unknown Primary With Isolated Nodal Disease: A Case Review
Jeremy Price
Senior author and PI of the project; Associate Professor
Fox Chase Cancer Center; Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Episode: CURiE Conversations: Definitive Radiotherapy in Serous Carcinoma of Unknown Primary With Isolated Nodal Disease: A Case Review
Niema Razavian
Main author of the study on PARP/PARRP and Head and Neck Radiation Oncology practicing physician
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
Episode: CURiE Conversations: Results From the Practice Accreditation Resident Reviewer Program (PARRP) Pilot: Educating Radiation Oncology Residents About Practice Accreditation
Scott Chen
Assistant Professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; co-chair of ACRO GREC Educational Enhancement Subcommittee
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; ACRO GREC
Episode: Greetings from the GREC on the ACRO Podcast: Discussion on Code 77412
Ricky Savjani
Radiation oncologist, UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Episode: CURiE Conversations: Silicone-Based Film-Forming Gel Wound Dressing for Radiation Dermatitis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Dr. Christopher Lee
Radiation oncologist
Spokane, Washington (practicing physician)
Episode: Genomic Testing and Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer supported by Myriad Oncology

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Veronia Fahmy
Host of CURiE Conversations on the ACRO Podcast; radiation oncology professional

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Reimbursement Matters: 2027 Medicare Rules & Evolving Coverage Issues
Q: What were the big proposed changes affecting radiation oncology, and how might they impact office vs hospital valuation and proton therapy?
The changes primarily center on valuing codes consistently across hospital and office settings, with particular scrutiny of external beam and superficial radiation therapy codes; proton therapy valuations are under review to establish a more uniform methodology across payer types.
Reimbursement Matters: 2027 Medicare Rules & Evolving Coverage Issues
Q: Could you summarize how the proposed Medicare rules are developed and when we can expect final decisions?
Rules are proposed annually, with hospital and physician schedules addressed separately; societies submit comments within about 60 days, and final rules for the next year are released around November.
CURiE Conversations: Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Q: What implications does this case have for future practice and research?
While acknowledging this is a single case, the discussion emphasizes individualized treatment planning, the potential to avoid PCI in select cases, and the need for larger multi-center studies to validate these observations in rare concurrent GU cancers.
CURiE Conversations: Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Q: What were the key treatment decisions and their rationale for this patient?
The team chose a bladder-preserving SIB-VMAT approach with concurrent prostate and pelvic nodal dosing due to comorbidities, anatomy challenges, and the patient's preference for preserving the bladder; they also debated PCI based on existing literature and ultimately did not administer it.
CURiE Conversations: Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Q: Could you introduce the team and tell us how this case came to be studied?
Veronia Fahmy explains that the case emerged from a collaborative interest in rare GU small cell cancer and its management, with the patient's concurrent high-grade prostate cancer providing a unique opportunity to explore bladder preservation with targeted radiotherapy.

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The show centers on practical and policy-oriented discussions for radiation oncology, blending clinical case reviews, treatment planning and dose considerations, coding and reimbursement updates, and ecosystem-level advocacy. Episodes frequently feature practicing physicians, residents, and researchers who dissect rare or complex cases, explore innovative techniques (such as hypofractionation, multi‑isocenter delivery, and image-guided care), and translate coding changes or policy developments into actionable guidance for clinicians and program leaders. A standout pattern is the strong emphasis on education and advocacy—bridging clinical practice with accreditation, reimbursement, and regulatory processes—often with a tight focus on real-wo... more

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