Two of the policy statement's authors, Peter J. Mazzone, MD, FCCP, and Gerard A. Silverstri, MD, FCCP, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to outline the nine components needed for high quality lung cancer screening programs as identified by speciality groups of CHEST and ATS. It is hoped that this statement will guide those who set up lung cancer screening programs and will help to clarify standards for reimbursement.