In this episode of Cancer Registry World, Dr. Kerry Rowe, Oncology Data Program Manager for the National Oncology Program at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, joins Dr. Rick Greene to share insights about the critical role cancer registries play within the VA system. They also explore the history and future direction of the Veterans Cancer Registry. Tune in to learn more about this vital work supporting veteran cancer care.

In this edition of Cancer Registry World, Betsy Johnson, Founder and CEO of HIMpros joins Dr. Rick Greene to share her insights on achieving excellence in cancer registry work and her perspective on the evolving role of technology in supporting registries and the ODS community.

Johnson, a dynamic leader in healthcare staffing and information management, brings more than 15 years of industry experience. She is actively engaged in several national professional organizations, including those focused on cancer and trauma registries, AHIMA, and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Tune in and be inspired by her vision for the future.

In this edition of Cancer Registry World, we explore the significance of familial pancreatic cancer and the vital role of familial cancer registries. Dr. Alison Klein, Professor of Oncology, Pathology, and Epidemiology, and Director of the National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry (NFPTR) at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine—joins Dr. Rick Greene to share insights into the registry’s goals and its unique contributions to cancer surveillance and patient management. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with valuable perspectives.

This episode of Cancer Registry World features Dr. Wui-Jin Koh, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Dr. Koh explores the vital role of cancer registry data in shaping treatment guidelines and how data-driven guidelines contribute to advancements in cancer management. Tune in to gain valuable insights from this important discussion.

This episode of Cancer Registry World features Janet Vogel, ODS-C, NCRA Board Director for Public Relations and Communications. Janet is also a Quality and Education Auditor at Omega Healthcare and the host of the popular webinar Tumor Talk. She shares her journey of becoming a cancer registrar, offers insights into the challenges of implementing new coding standards, and discusses her passion for educating the cancer registry community. Tune in for an enlightening and entertaining discussion!

This episode of Cancer Registry World showcases two leaders from Health Catalyst: Dan LeSueur, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Jason Jones, Chief Analytics and Data Science Officer. Together, they delve into Health Catalyst's mission and explore the pivotal role registries play in unlocking the full potential of healthcare data for informed decision-making and operational excellence. They also share compelling insights into how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare analytics to drive better outcomes. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with valuable perspectives.

This segment of Cancer Registry World highlights the vital role that regional cancer registrar organizations play in supporting the oncology data specialist community. Sheila Malacaria, ODS-C, Manager of the Cancer Registry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and Ren Garcia, ODS-C, Oncology Data Manager and Registry Quality Analyst at AMN Healthcare in Portland, ME, both serve in leadership roles within the Cancer Registrars Association of New England (CRANE). They share insights on how regional associations fulfill the educational and networking needs of ODS professionals, fostering growth and collaboration across the field.

In this month’s episode of Cancer Registry World, we welcome guest Dr. Aaron Galaznik, Chief Scientific Officer at Carevive, now part of the Health Catalyst family. Dr. Galaznik brings his expertise as a physician and seasoned health outcomes researcher to explore the transformative power of patient-reported outcomes. He shares insights into Carevive’s mission and the innovative strategies driving better care through patient data.