Treating Blood Cancers

Decoding Medicare for Healthcare Professionals


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Stacie B. Dusetzina, PhD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN and Bethany Lilly, JD, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rye Brook, NY

Recorded on September 20, 2024

Tune in to this informative episode as Dr. Stacie Dusetzina from Vanderbilt University and Bethany Lilly from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Office of Public Policy simplify the complexities of Medicare, and how healthcare professionals can help their patients navigate these decisions for better care outcomes. They discuss how plan choices affect access to cancer treatment and the financial burden of high-cost medications. They also examine the recent changes brought by the Inflation Reduction Act and what they mean for Medicare beneficiaries. Listen today to learn more about helping your patients make informed decisions, including helpful resources, in this important aspect of healthcare!

Stacie B. Dusetzina, PhD
Professor, Health Policy
Ingram Professor of Cancer Research
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Bethany Lilly, JD
Executive Director, Public Policy
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY

Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • American Cancer Society
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Medicare Plan Finder
  • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  • Triage Cancer
  • ...more
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