Smooth Starts for Safer Care: ASTRO Onboarding Checklists
May 5, 2026
Standardization is a cornerstone of high-quality and safe radiation oncology practice. For new staff, a documented and consistent onboarding process is essential to build cohesive teams and promote standard processes. During this episode of the Rad Onc Report, radiation oncologist Ray Mak, MD, medical physicist Sheri Weintraub, PhD, and administrator Mark Harder, RT(T), spotlight ASTRO’s new customizable onboarding checklists designed to help radiation oncology teams improve training, strengthen safety and support smooth integration of new staff across all clinical roles.
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28:24
ASTRO President’s Member Spotlight: Alejandro (Abe) Berlin, MD
April 30, 2026
ASTRO President Dr. Neha Vapiwala interviews Dr. Alejandro Berlin, professor at the University of Toronto and Medical Director of the Cancer Digital Intelligence Program at Princess Margaret Hospital. Dr. Berlin discussed his vision for digital health innovation in RO, how AI and automation can augment physician roles and the importance of radiation oncologists being active participants in multidisciplinary teams.
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22:54
President’s Corner: Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO Coding and Reimbursement Changes
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ASTRO President Dr. Neha Vapiwala and Board Chair Dr. Sameer Keole discuss RO coding and reimbursement and what members can do.
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ASTRO Q1 2026 Coding Challenges
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Drs. Paravati and Rewari discuss treatment delivery code changes, payer progress, and ASTRO's advocacy efforts on reimbursement issues in early 2026.
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ASTRO President’s Member Spotlight: Vedang Murthy, MD
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Dr. Vapiwala talks with Dr. Vedang Murthy, a member of the ASTRO international Committee who serves as the ASTRO International Ambassador in India.
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ASTRO President’s Member Spotlight: Sophia Kamran, MD
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Dr. Vapiwala spotlights Dr. Sophia Kamran. a member of ASTRO’s Workforce Diversity Committee who specializes in GU cancers.
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Exercise in Oncology: Evidence, Mechanisms, Practice
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What does the evidence really show about exercise in oncology and how should clinicians counsel patients responsibly? Learn more from radiation oncologists Avinash Chaurasia, MD, and Colin Champ, MD, and medical oncologist Daniel Flora, MD, PharmD.
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ASTRO President’s Member Spotlight: Chika Madu
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Dr. Vapiwala spotlights Dr. Chika Madu, chair of the Advocacy Committee for ASTRO’s Health Access and Community Engagement Council.
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How Early Career Radiation Oncologists Can Make a Difference Beyond the Clinic
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In this episode, radiation oncologists Avinash Chaurasia, MD, Amar Rewari, MD, MBA, and Anthony Paravati, MD, MBA, have a practical discussion on how early-career radiation oncologists can influence health policy, advocacy and cancer care beyond daily clinical practice.
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Decoding the 2026 MPFS Final Rule: What Radiation Oncologists Need to Know
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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 the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for radiation oncology: new codes, payment shifts, and what practices need to know.
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Navigating Prior Authorization: Real-life Experiences
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In this episode, listen to Avinash Chaurasia, MD, talk with Ben Durkee, MD, and Join Luh, MD, FASTRO, about how prior authorization impacts the day-to-day workflow from both an academic and private practice setting perspective.
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World Radiation Therapy Awareness Day (WRAD)
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In this episode, hear about the first annual World Radiation Therapy Awareness Day and how the radiation oncology community can be a part of education effort.
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Medicare Payment Proposed Rules 2026 Updates
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In this episode, ASTRO Vice President of Advocacy Dave Adler is interviewed by Avery Adler regarding the recent Medicare Payment Rules for 2026.
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Navigating Multidisciplinary Care
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In this episode, a radiation oncologist, medical oncologist and surgical oncologist discuss how and why to build multidisciplinary collaborations.
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An Interview with Dr. Neha Vapiwala on ASTRO participation
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In this episode, Drs. Keole and Vapiwala talk about the importance of becoming involved in ASTRO and shared how they ended up in their roles at ASTRO.
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ASTRO’s Role as an Advocate Organization
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