Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Lung Nodule Pathways to Profit: Aligning Clinical and Financial Leadership
Nov 14, 2025
In this discussion, Jason Keeler, President of ReloShare Medical Respite and former COO at UChicago Medicine, shares his insights on lung nodule detection and care pathways. He emphasizes the financial benefits of early detection and the necessity for collaboration between clinical and administrative teams. Keeler also highlights NP-led lung nodule clinics for managing follow-ups and the innovative use of AI in identifying incidental nodules. He underscores the importance of coordination across various healthcare disciplines to enhance patient outcomes and support financial health.
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Early Detection Drives Better Outcomes
- Early detection of lung nodules dramatically improves patient outcomes and enables surgical options.
- Early-stage treatment also shifts care away from high-utilization palliative pathways toward more effective interventions.
Create Dyad Leadership With A Physician Champion
- Build dyad partnerships between administrative and clinical leaders to secure resources and clinical buy-in.
- Empower physician champions to drive referrals, outreach, and program credibility.
Scale Screening Across The Network
- Offer lung cancer screening across all ambulatory sites and ensure CT capacity is screening-capable.
- Reserve timely CT slots and consistently follow up to keep screening effective.