AVBCC Value-Based Voices

The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care’s (AVBCC) podcast series addresses the ever-evolving landscape of value related to cancer care in the United States. Our goal is to foster informed dialogue, promote transparency, and empower all players to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of cancer care with clarity and confidence.

AVBCC Value-Based Voices is a business podcast hosted by Rachael, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rachael hosts AVBCC Value-Based Voices, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Who Gets Access? Understanding the New Reality of Cancer Drug Coverage

  Sep 29, 202628 minS1

  Are oncology treatments losing their "special status" with payers? In this episode of Value-Based Voices, host Brian Reid, MS , Principal of Reid Strategic and author of the Cost Curve newsletter, sits down with James Chambers, PhD, MSc, MPharm , Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and Director of the Specialty Drug Evidence and Coverage (SPEC) Database , to examine how payer coverage decisions are shaping access to cancer therapies in the United States. Drawing on nearly a decade of research, Dr. Chambers discusses the growing use of utilization management tools, including step therapy and clinical eligibility requirements, and explains why oncology, long considered one of the least restricted therapeutic areas, is seeing a noticeable increase in coverage limitations. The conversation explores payer variation, the impact of biosimilars and therapeutic competition, and the unique challenges associated with cell and gene therapies. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the complex balance between innovation, affordability, evidence, and patient access that continues to define the modern oncology landscape. #Oncology #DrugCoverage #CancerDrugs #cancer #PatientAccess #HealthcarePolicy Resources & Links • Specialty Drug Evidence and Coverage (SPEC) Database: https://cevr.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/databases/spec-database • Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC): http://avbcc.org Connect with our Guests: Brian Reed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbreid/ James Chambers, PhD, MSc, MPharm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-chambers-8845752/ Contact Value-Based Voices - Follow AVBCC on LinkedIn - View our podcast lineup - Contact us at info@avbcc.org Thanks for listening!

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  AI at the Point of Care: Inside OpenEvidence's Approach to Smarter Clinical Decisions

  Sep 24, 202641 min

  Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, but what does that look like in the day-to-day practice of oncology? In this episode of AVBCC's Value-Based Voices, host Jayson Slotnik, JD, MPH , Partner at Health Policy Strategies, and AVBCC Board Member, sits down with Samyukta Mullangi, MD, MBA , Medical Oncologist at Tennessee Oncology and Vice President of Clinical Strategy at OpenEvidence, to discuss how AI-powered clinical decision support tools are helping clinicians navigate an increasingly complex evidence landscape. View a demo of Open Evidence: https://youtu.be/iBOlnjuHQxE Dr. Mullangi explains how OpenEvidence's retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architecture delivers evidence-based answers grounded in trusted sources such as NCCN Guidelines, ASCO Guidelines, JAMA, and The New England Journal of Medicine. The conversation explores how AI can improve clinical efficiency, support better decision-making, reduce disparities in care, and ultimately give physicians more time to spend with patients. The episode also tackles important questions about: - medical education - regulatory oversight - payer adoption - physician liability - the future of AI-assisted healthcare Whether you're a clinician, policymaker, payer, researcher, or healthcare innovator, this discussion offers valuable insights into the next generation of cancer care. #Oncology #CancerCare #HealthcareAI #ArtificialIntelligence #ai #ValueBasedCare #ClinicalInnovation #DigitalHealth #OpenEvidence #AVBCC Resources: - OpenEvidence: https://www.openevidence.com - Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC): https://www.valuebasedcancer.com - National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): https://www.nccn.org - American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO): https://www.asco.org - JAMA Network: https://jamanetwork.com - The New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org Connect with our Guests: Samyukta Mullangi, MD, MBA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mullangi/ Jayson Slotnik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-slotnik-3932305/ Contact Value-Based Voices - Follow AVBCC on LinkedIn - View our podcast lineup - Contact us at info@avbcc.org Thanks for listening!

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  Episode #15

  From Patient to Person: Redefining Cancer Care at the AVBCC LA Regional Collaborative

  Sep 1, 202638 minS1

  In this episode of Value‑Based Voices, host Deirdre “Dee” Saulet, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer, Jasper Health, and AVBCC Southwest Regional Collaborative Co-Chair, sits down with two extraordinary guests, Kommah "Koko" McDowell, MS, a 21‑year survivor, nationally recognized advocate, and Chief Customer Officer at Tali Health, and Leon Cristobal, MPH, an eight‑year leukemia survivor, and Oncology Sales Consultant, Bayer. Recorded following the AVBCC Regional Collaborative in Los Angeles, this conversation explores what person‑centered care truly looks like in practice—and why the distinction between “patient” and “person” is more than semantics. Koko and Leon share candid reflections on being seen, heard, dismissed, supported, and ultimately cared for by the teams who walked alongside them. Together, they unpack the realities of ageism, cultural bias, caregiver strain, communication gaps, and the emotional weight of diagnosis. They also illuminate the frontline heroes—nurses, navigators, physicians, and access teams—whose humanity shapes the cancer experience. This episode is a call to action for every stakeholder across oncology to design solutions with humility, curiosity, and a commitment to treating people as whole beings. A powerful, deeply human conversation you won’t forget. Resources AVBCC Regional Collaboratives: avbcc.org/regional-collaboratives Association for Value‑Based Cancer Care (AVBCC): avbcc.org City of Hope: cityofhope.org Connect with the Speakers KoKo McDowell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kommahmcdowell/ Leon Cristobal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-cristobal/ Deirdre “Dee” Saulet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdresaulet/ Contact Value-Based Voices - Follow AVBCC on LinkedIn - View our podcast lineup - Contact us at info@avbcc.org Thanks for listening!

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  Red Tape: Real Consequences for Patients with Cancer

  Aug 25, 202642 min

  What happens when patients with cancer spend weeks navigating insurance requirements before receiving physician-prescribed care? In our latest episode of Value-Based Voices, Brian Reid , Principal of Reid Strategic and author of the Cost Curve newsletter, and Jayson Slotnik , JD, MPH, Partner at Health Policy Strategies, and AVBCC Board Member, sit down with Cancer Care' s Alexandra Zaleta , PhD, VP of Research & Insights, and Kim Czubaruk , JD, VP of Policy, to discuss findings from Cancer Care 's groundbreaking Red Tape Report . Based on responses from more than 1,200 people affected by cancer, the report sheds light on the very real impact of prior authorization, coverage interruptions, step therapy, and other utilization management practices on patients and families. Our conversation explores: • The clinical, financial, and emotional impact of treatment delays • Why patients with employer-sponsored coverage reported some of the greatest administrative burdens • The growing challenge of "time toxicity" for both patients and caregivers • Coverage disruptions during active treatment • Opportunities for employers, providers, policymakers, and advocates to work together on solutions One theme emerged clearly throughout the discussion: when access barriers delay care, the costs extend far beyond claims data. Patients, caregivers, providers, and employers all feel the impact. Resources: Cancer Care : https://www.cancercare.org/ The Red Tape Report: https://www.cancercare.org/redtape Connect with our Guests: Alexandra Zaletta, PhD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-zaleta/ Kim Zubarak, JD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-czubaruk-50532261/ Brian Reid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbreid/ Jayson Slotnik, JD, MPH: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-slotnik-3932305/ #ValueBasedCare #Oncology #CancerCare #HealthcarePolicy #PatientAccess #PriorAuthorization #CancerAdvocacy #HealthBenefits #ValueBasedVoices #CancerCareDelivery Contact Value-Based Voices - Follow AVBCC on LinkedIn - View our podcast lineup - Contact us at info@avbcc.org Thanks for listening!

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  Episode #13

  Part D Upheaval: Why the Cancer Community Needs to Pay Attention

  Aug 11, 202647 minS1

  In this episode of Value-Based Voices, host Jayson Slotnik, JD, MPH, Partner at Health Policy Strategies, and AVBCC Board Member, sits down with Joel White, Partner and Head of Health Practice at Monument Advocacy, and a principal architect of Medicare Part D, to discuss one of the most consequential challenges facing cancer care today: the end of the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration. Bringing unmatched historical insight, policy fluency, and practical clarity to the conversation, Joel breaks down how we got here, how this decision will affect access to cancer therapies, and the real, actionable solutions that could stabilize the market and protect patients. Tune in to gain an understanding for this moment and the path forward! Resources & Links: Medicare Part D overview: https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d Medicare Extra Help / Low-Income Subsidy: https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help Connect with Our Guests: Connect with Joel White: / joel-white-6b8a953/ Connect with Jayson Slotnik: / jayson-slotnik-3932305 Contact Value-Based Voices - Follow AVBCC on LinkedIn - View our podcast lineup - Contact us at info@avbcc.org Thanks for listening!

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