BackTable Industry

BackTable Industry

Backtable Industry delves into the evolving landscape of healthcare, tackling topics such as models of care, advances in AI, and what these shifts mean for patients, providers, medical device / drug manufacturers, and the rest of the healthcare ecosystem. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center.

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June 16, 2026 19 mins
The transition between residency or fellowship to clinical practice can be a big jump, especially when it comes to keeping up with new data and independently making decisions with patients. In this episode of BackTable Industry, Anish Parikh hosts medical oncologist Dr. Kate Baker shares her experience managing a broad range of patients, from solid tumors to benign and malignant hematology. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.ba...
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Are academic medical conferences falling short when it comes to preparing clinicians for the unpredictable realities of modern surgery and patient care? In this episode of BackTable Industry, co-founder Anish Parikh interviews Dr. Ruchika Talwar about the real-world challenges traditional conferences often overlook and how informal, peer-to-peer exchanges like those at Creator Weekend™ in Nashville bridge the gap. --- Get the Ba...
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Discover how modern physicians are secretly swapping out old medical textbooks for Google and AI tools like Gemini to prep for your next surgery. On this episode of BackTable Industry, Anish Parikh talks with Dr. Chris Beck about being eleven years out of training, and how his learning focus has shifted from seeking the single “right” cutting-edge answer to optimizing patient care with available tools and resources. --...
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Are your patients looking for a nonhormonal option? Digital contraception could be the answer. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, urologist Dr. Ruchika Talwar sits down with Dr. Kerry Krauss, an OBGYN and Senior Medical Advisor at Natural Cycles, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital health tools in women's reproductive care. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by...
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Think your medical practice is safe from hackers? Learn why humans, rather than software, are often the weakest link in patient data protection. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity in healthcare with Didier Jourdain, a certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). --- SYNPOSIS Didier discusses his recently approved paper, 'Cybersecurity for ...
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The modes and methods of medical education have changed drastically in the past decade. Social media, podcasts (like this one), and other on-demand learning formats have fundamentally shifted how healthcare professionals stay up to date and advance their practice. So what’s next? Dr. Rusty Hofmann, former chief of interventional radiology at Stanford, current Chief of Industry Partnerships for Stanford Healthcare, and Medical...
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What is the key to better revenue cycle management (RCM)? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts sits down with Dr. Heather Signorelli, a healthcare executive, physician entrepreneur, and founder of NatRevMD to provide a crash course overview of healthcare RCM and tips for the physician that’s looking to improve the financial health of their practice. --- SYNPOSIS Heather shares her journey from m...
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PERT Consortium 2025 gives interventionalists the reins to tackle even the toughest saddle pulmonary embolisms. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts welcomes interventional radiologist Dr. Osman Ahmed and interventional cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Paul to discuss their experiences at the annual PERT Consortium in San Diego, and offer their perspectives on the latest developments in pulmonary embolism (PE) t...
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From the angio suite to the boardroom, what qualities of an interventional radiologist translate into pioneering leadership? Tune in to hear from Dr. Howard Chrisman, the President and CEO of Northwestern Medicine, as he discusses his journey with hosts Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Aaron Fritts.---SYNPOSISDr. Chrisman shares his inspiring journey from a student with an initial interest in veterinary medicine to a leader in intervention...
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What is the role of the American Medical Association (AMA) in 2025 and how does it affect your practice? Join Dr. Ruchika Talwar in this insightful episode of the BackTable Urology podcast as she converses with Dr. Willie Underwood, a urologic oncologist and president-elect of the American Medical Association.---SYNPOSISDr. Underwood shares his journey into medical advocacy, the pivotal role of the AMA in advancing healthcare, and ...
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As AI reshapes healthcare media and cybersecurity threats loom larger, how can industry leaders balance innovation with authenticity? In this episode of Backtable Industry, host Dr. Aaron Fritts welcomes back Scott Becker, founder of Becker’s Healthcare. --- SYNPOSIS They discuss the evolution of Becker’s Healthcare over the past two years, particularly focusing on the balance between digital innovation and in-person...
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It’s official — NeuWave is exiting the market. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Beck hosts a conversation with Dr. Josh Kuban, an interventional radiologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, to discuss the impact that NeuWave's microwave tumor ablation technology has had on the field of interventional oncology and the recent announcement of its discontinuation, scheduled for March 2026. --- This podcast is supported by: ...
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How did your last patient-physician interaction go? Did you wish that the other person had understood your perspective better? In this episode of Backtable Industry, hosts Dr. Ruchika Talwar and Anish Parikh discuss the complexities of medicine, focusing on the importance of communication between doctors and patients. --- SYNPOSIS The episode begins with an exploration of how medical and surgical training influence physician beh...
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Teleradiology, artificial intelligence, and private equity takeovers—how do we navigate these rapid changes in the radiology landscape? In this episode, our co-hosts Dr. Ally Baheti and Dr. Mike Barraza bring Dr. Ben White back to the show to provide an update on the current radiology job market and share his insights on reclaiming value for the profession. Dr. White begins by reflecting on the changes since his last appearan...
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What is the true role of the physician in today's rapidly changing healthcare landscape, and how do payment structures affect physician incentives? In this episode of Backtable Industry, urologist Dr. Ruchi Talwar and entrepreneur Anish Parikh discuss the state of the current healthcare system, including the frustrating aspects of payment models and incentives that lead to high costs and poor outcomes. --- SYNPOSIS Parikh and Dr...
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What makes a new technology “sticky?” Returning guest Dr. Raj Khalsa offers his insights on building a user-friendly application interface that will attract and retain interest. In this episode of Backtable Innovation, Dr. Khalsa discusses the inception and development of QuickTouch Clinical, a new application aimed at improving instant access to medical device information for endovascular specialists. --- SYNPOSIS D...
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Have you heard of interventional magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, we dive into the exciting world of interventional MRI and its promising benefits for accessing previously difficult-to-reach biopsy and treatment areas. Host and interventional radiologist Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy is joined by Dr. David Woodrum, Director of the Interventional MRI Program at the Mayo Clinic, and Joshua Krieger, ...
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Many physicians are perfectly positioned to recognize areas of clinical need, so why are so few of them involved in medical innovation? In this episode of BackTable MSK, Dr. Kieran Murphy discusses the ideal circumstances and critical characteristics of physician innovators. Dr. Murphy is an interventional neuroradiologist, a professor at the University of Toronto, and a medical device innovator who has made significant contributio...
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For much of their education, physicians are encouraged to focus on developing clinical and procedural skills, with little formal training in business. For those who aspire to innovate and lead, is an MBA degree a worthwhile investment? In this episode of the Back Table Innovation podcast, Dr. Aaron Fritts explores the relevance and benefits of obtaining an MBA for physicians, joined by guests Dr. Roger Tomihama and Dr. Raj Khalsa. ...
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