Ilana B. Richman

Join Priti Bandi, a researcher focused on lung cancer screening, and Ilana B. Richman, a physician with expertise in screening practices. They discuss alarming stats revealing that under 20% of eligible adults are receiving crucial low-dose CT scans. The conversation highlights barriers to screening, such as access disparities and individual factors affecting uptake. They also explore the importance of early detection for survival rates and the impact of provider engagement and Medicaid expansion on improving screening access across the U.S.