Explore this series by ADVI Expert and senior advisor Dr. Michael Kolodziej which aims to educate as many individuals as possible on a variety of topics to better understand health delivery and payment.

Part Twelve

In this two-part series – part twelve (A) and part twelve (B) of the Decoding Health Series, Dr. Michael Kolodziej discusses the importance of evidence-based clinical decision-making in oncology and the role of organizations like the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) in providing clinical guidelines. He also dives into the implementation and impact of clinical pathways in oncology, focusing on efforts to standardize treatment options based on efficacy, toxicity, and cost, ultimately aiming to improve patient care, reduce costs, and address challenges in the rapidly evolving landscape of medical knowledge and practice.

Part Eleven

Part eleven of the Decoding Health Series focuses on the evolution of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model, initially developed for children with special healthcare needs, and its application to various medical specialties, including oncology. Dr. Kolodzieh discusses the model’s effectiveness and suggests modifications to improve sustainability and patient outcomes.

Part Ten

In part ten, Dr. Kolodziej traces the FDA’s historical evolution from its inception to its modern-day role, particularly focusing on pivotal moments during landmark drug approval processes and its challenges with surrogate endpoints. He emphasizes the importance of post-approval data submission, discusses the need for collaboration between the FDA and other agencies for outcomes-based contracts, and highlights areas for potential improvement in FDA regulation.

Part Nine

In part nine, Dr. Kolodziej reflects on his previous posts critiquing the pharmaceutical industry, the US healthcare shortcomings, Medicare, Medicaid, physician compensation, and more, ultimately expressing skepticism towards the Medicare for all proposal and transitioning focus towards discussions on healthcare delivery and reception.

Part Eight

In part eight, Dr. Kolodziej discusses the complexities of physician compensation in the US, highlighting the disparities in pay among different medical specialties and the influence of factors such as reimbursement systems, entrepreneurial opportunities, and drug pricing.

Part Seven

In this two-part series – part seven(a) and part seven(b), Dr. Kolodziej focuses on the pharmaceutical industry. He explores the roots of drug pricing, from the groundbreaking Hatch Waxman Act to the modern landscape shaped by generic drugs, middlemen complexities, and biologics, which reveals the intricate web influencing medication affordability, availability, and access.

Part Six

In this two-part series – part six(a) and part six(b), Dr. Kolodziej discusses the challenges and distrust surrounding health insurance companies. He traces their historical evolution while emphasizing the impact of benefit designs, premiums, and cost-sharing on individuals’ healthcare decisions.

Part Five

In part five, Dr. Kolodziej focuses on the history of hospitals and their role in increasing healthcare costs.

Part Four

In part four, Dr. Kolodziej discusses the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on healthcare in the United States as well as the challenges and benefits of Medicaid.

Part Three

In part three, Dr. Kolodziej covers Medicare in its current formulation, breaking down its history and laying out the basics of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D.

Part Two

In part two, Dr. Kolodziej outlines the background and history of employer-sponsored health insurance, detailing the challenges we face due to the current employer and payer landscape. 

Part One

In part one, Dr. Kolodziej shares his perspective in a broad overview of “How we pay for it and how we can improve it”.

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