In this episode of Into the Body, host Dr. Aleksandra Filipovic is joined by Dr. Amar Rewari, Chief of Radiation Oncology at Luminis Health and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Co-host of the Value Health Voices podcast to discuss how to align healthcare systems with the real needs of patients? With a unique career spanning clinical medicine, health policy, Dr. Amar Rewari brings a rare perspective on the intersection of science, systems, and humanity in oncology. Together, they discuss the tension between clinical care and administrative systems, the ethics of decision-making in modern healthcare, and why the human connection must remain at the center of medicine, even in an era of rapid technological advancement.
They explore:
- The real impact of prior authorizations and treatment delays
- The concept of “human in the loop” in the age of AI
- The balance between financial sustainability and patient-centered care
- How clinical experience can drive meaningful health policy change
- Why the most important moment in medicine never changes
This episode is a powerful reflection on what it truly means to heal – not just patients, but healthcare systems themselves.
Learn more about Dr. Amar Rewari’s work:
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Websites:
https://www.amarrewari.com/
https://www.valuehealthvoices.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amar-rewari-md-mba?utm_source=share_via&utm_content
Dr. Amar Rewari is a national leader in radiation oncology health policy and payment reform, serving as Vice-Chair of the Health Policy Council on the Board of Directors of the American Society for Radiation Oncology and co-host of the Value Health Voices podcast. He also serves as ASTRO’s RUC Advisor and Chair of the Code Development and Valuation Committee. Dr. Rewari practices at Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he treats a wide range of cancers using advanced radiation techniques and personalized, evidence-based care. He is a principal investigator on multiple clinical trials, has authored numerous publications, and is a frequent international speaker. He holds MD and MBA degrees from Yale University, completed residency at Rutgers University, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Fund for Education Abroad.