Interviews

Sanjay Ramakrishnan, MD, senior lecturer, University of Western Australia, discusses the value of the win ratio approach in evaluating treatment effects in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Michael Goulet, DO, pulmonary and critical care fellow, Temple University Hospital, shares findings on the impact of wildfire smoke on hospital admissions and health care utilization in the Northeast.

Meaningful transformation in health care requires ongoing, collaborative efforts, explained Eboni Price-Haywood, MD, MPH, MMM, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine; and Toni Flowers, PhD, DHL, MBA, LCMC Health.

Employers discover innovative strategies for enhancing employee engagement and access to care at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) Annual Conference, fostering actionable dialogue and collaboration.

Jessica Horwitz, MPH, FNP-C, emphasizes the importance of accessible preventive care and health education, the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being, and the need for women, providers, and policymakers to prioritize comprehensive and depoliticized women's health care.

Constance Blunt, MD, medical oncologist, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, discusses some of the recent trends in cancer detection, screenings, and resource utilization in community oncology.

Employers explore innovative strategies at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) Annual Conference, focusing on GLP-1 policies to enhance health care quality and manage costs effectively.

Pieter Sonneveld, MD, PhD, professor of hematology and chair of the Erasmus MC Cancer Institute in Rotterdam, Netherlands, discussed the continued use of subcutaneous daratumumab following initial treatment, as well as the changing landscape of multiple myeloma treatment.

Mohit Narang, MD, explains why he switches patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) to the second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Jessica Horwitz, MPH, FNP-C, highlighted the crucial need for public health professionals and health care providers to address the intersectionality of women's health by acknowledging diverse experiences and ensuring equitable, coordinated care that goes beyond physical health.

Jessica Horwitz, MPH, FNP-C, advocated leveraging Women's Health Week to promote comprehensive and depoliticized women's health care, destigmatizing pelvic floor health, and integrating mental health into primary care.

Future research into non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatments needs to explore long-term outcomes and a better understanding of the biologic rationale for various treatments, explained ECHELON-3 principal investigator Craig A. Portell, MD, of UVA Health.

Christine Funke, MD, explains minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and what types are available for patients.

"The newer medications that are coming out, and a lot of them are approved, are much more focused on the problem," explains Jonathan Strober, MD, pediatric neurologist with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Eboni Price-Haywood, MD, MPH, MMM, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, and Toni Flowers, PhD, DHL, MBA, LCMC Health, advocate for understanding individual patient circumstances, ultimately leading to more comprehensive and effective outcomes.

Larragem Raines, MS, of the Center for Innovation & Value Research, discusses the organization's major depressive disorder (MDD) open-source value model, dynamic pricing, and the future role of artificial intelligence in care.

Drug companies and specialty distributors navigate challenges like profitability, supply chain volatility, regulatory complexities, and market pressures to build successful partnerships, said Natalie Bedford of McKesson.

Learn about how Allegheny Health Network's "Food as Medicine" initiative tackles food insecurity and enhances health through personalized nutrition support.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, discusses innovative strategies for improving lung cancer screening, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools and simplified eligibility criteria.

Doctors can identify ways of proactively addressing glaucoma in patients by discussing options with their patients, says Christine Funke, MD.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, shares practical strategies for clinicians and health systems to boost lung cancer screening rates among eligible patients.

Samer Wahood, AB, shares that his research reveals a significant link between July erythemal UV radiation exposure and increased risks of melanoma in situ and invasive melanoma.

To safely and successfully use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the pharmacy, credentialing bodies and professional associations will need to validate these tools for the individual pharmacist, said Harry Travis of The Travis Group.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, highlights the potential benefits of increasing screening rates for patients diagnosed with lung cancer and the broader US health care system.

Lacking awareness of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) constitutes a critical barrier for enhancing patient care, said Naim Alkhouri, MD. Awareness efforts can not only increase patient access, but also improve the overall wellbeing, experience, and outcomes for this population.

Innovative financing and reimbursement models can improve access to cell and gene therapies, addressing cost barriers and improving patient outcomes, said Joe DePinto, MBA, of McKesson.

Antoine Keller, MD, discussed the future impact of technological advances for cardiovascular (CV) care and what other elements contribute to quality, accessible health care.

During interviews at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, experts shared key insights from this year's conference.