Recorded during the 2023 AAPM Annual Meeting, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, navigate this multifaceted topic alongside two esteemed guests: Dan Brounstein, Chief Strategy Officer with Saluda Medical, and Yele Aluko, MD, MBA, Ernst & Young  Americas Chief Medical Officer.

In this episode, we explore:

• Industry Collaboration: A deep dive into the history and current state of the relationships between pain clinicians and the industry, and what firewalls to remain ethical
• Clinician Transparency: Discussion around potential conflicts of interest and the call for transparency in disclosures not just as conferences but on social media and modern platforms.
• The Clinician's Value: Understanding why physician input is essential for industry to cater to real-world clinical needs, and how clinicians can contribute ethically.
• Patient-Centric Outcomes: How does this relationship directly impact patients, and what does it mean for their care and well-being?
• Challenges on the Horizon: How does industry navigate artificial intelligence in healthcare, cybersecurity, and diversity in clinical trials?