Breaking Down Health Care

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Second Opinions in Oncology: Quality, Communication, and Patient Confidence

09/16/2025

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this episode of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy and Dr Michael Kolodziej explore the many dimensions of second opinions in oncology—ranging from in-practice consultations to academic referrals, payer-sponsored programs, and...

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09/16/2025

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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Recognizing the Importance of Primary Care in Cancer Care Delivery

08/04/2025

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this episode of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy and Dr Michael Kolodziej explore the undervalued yet critical role of primary care in the health care ecosystem—especially in oncology—highlighting its impact on early detection,...

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08/04/2025

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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What Medical School Doesn’t Teach: Real-World Readiness in US Health Care

06/11/2025

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this edition of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy and Dr. Michael Kolodziej explore the limitations of current medical education—from outdated testing and board certification to gaps in real-world practice preparedness—and call for...

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06/11/2025

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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Evolving Remote Engagement in Oncology: Beyond the Telehealth Visit

05/05/2025

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this episode of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy and Dr Michael Kolodziej discuss the evolution of remote patient engagement in oncology—from the rapid expansion of telemedicine during COVID-19 to the growing role of tools like...

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05/05/2025

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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When Capital Meets Care: Examining the Role of Private Equity in Oncology

04/07/2025

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this episode of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy, MBA, and Dr Michael Kolodziej, MD, explore the complex and evolving role of private equity in health care, weighing its potential to drive innovation and efficiency against concerns...

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04/07/2025

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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Expanding Access to Clinical Trials: What Oncologists and Payers Need to Know

02/28/2025

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this episode of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, explore the evolving landscape of oncology clinical trials, discussing the challenges of patient enrollment, the impact of pharmaceutical-sponsored...

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02/28/2025

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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Alternative Payment Models in Health Care: Successes, Failures, and What’s Next

01/09/2025

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this Breaking Down Health Care conversation, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, discuss the evolution and challenges of alternative payment models, including accountable care organizations (ACOs), the Oncology Care Model (OCM),...

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01/09/2025

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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Precision Medicine in Oncology: From Testing to Therapy

12/05/2024

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In this Breaking Down Health Care conversation, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, explore the distinction between precision and personalized medicine, the challenges and nuances of next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing in...

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12/05/2024

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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Navigating Payer Challenges in Cell and Gene Therapy

11/07/2024

Michael Kolodziej, MD; John Hennessy, MBA

In this Breaking Down Health Care conversation, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, discuss the challenges and potential solutions for integrating cell and gene therapies—particularly CAR T—into clinical practice and insurance...

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11/07/2024

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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The Government and Health Care: A Volatile or Necessary Mix? (Part II)

08/22/2024

John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD

In the second part of this Breaking Down Health Care conversation, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, cover the US federal government’s role in health care—Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. They discuss the...

In the second part of this...

08/22/2024

Cancer Care Business Exchange

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Michael Kolodziej, MD

Dr Kolodziej is a consultant for Canopy Oncology. Before his retirement, he served as National Medical Director, Oncology Solutions at Aetna, among other roles.

He now publishes a Substack column, Decoding Health Care, to help improve Americans' understanding of how health care works in the United States.

John Hennessy, MBA

Mr Hennessy is a Principal at Valuate Health Consultancy. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Health Affairs for Sarah Cannon Cancer Services, among other roles.

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