Chadi’s guest Kashyap Patel (@KashyappatelMd), MD, president of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), joins the show to give an update on the current initiatives and state of COA and community oncology as a whole. He chronicles his journey to becoming a medical oncologist at a small community center outside of Charlotte (SC) and how he became aware of the pain points of community oncology in the U.S. The conversation moved into the history and initial aim of COA to help community practices prepare to work with and have an identity when facing policymakers, how COA membership dues are put to use, the top five problems facing community oncology today, and why many community practices feel compelled to sell to large health systems. Dr. Patel also shares his vision as the president of COA and what he hopes to accomplish before his term ends.

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Updates from the Community Oncology Alliance with Kashyap Patel

Join Chadi as he engages in a dynamic and informative conversation with two distinguished guests, Drs. Neeraj Agarwal and Rana McKay. In this illuminating episode, they delve into the groundbreaking research and pivotal developments in genitourinary oncology unveiled at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Dr. Neeraj Agarwal, renowned for his extensive contributions to urologic oncology, and Dr. Rana McKay, a trailblazer in advanced kidney cancer treatments, bring their wealth of knowledge and expertise to the forefront. Together, the trio meticulously dissect the most impactful findings that emerged from the conference, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in genitourinary cancer research.

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The GU Power Hour With Neeraj Agarwal and Rana McKay

Healthcare Unfiltered is an honest, raw, timely podcast tackling any and all topics in healthcare that affect stakeholders. Dr. Chadi Nabhan uses his dynamic conversational skills to challenge his guests to address controversial and important topics. He also brings on world renowned experts to discuss clinical advances in medicine.

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