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That's Understandable

By: AstraZeneca
  • Summary

  • That’s Understandable aims to make the complex world of health—well—more understandable! In each episode, AstraZeneca’s US Head of External Communications, Brendan McEvoy, sits down with various experts to break down the multitude of factors affecting the healthcare industry.
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Episodes
  • Finding the Balance: Innovation and Access
    Apr 29 2024

    Welcome to Season 2 of ‘That’s Understandable’! In this episode, Brendan welcomes guests Dr. Cartier Esham of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Pam Traxel of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Diane, a cancer survivor in a conversation around drug pricing and medical innovation.

    The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is a proactive voice of science and for science that is driving a “bio revolution” to cure patients, protect our climate and nourish humanity.

    The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. It engages volunteers throughout the US to advocate at every level of government.



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    43 mins
  • Patient-Centric Clinical Trials
    Mar 5 2024

    In the final episode of Season 1, Brendan is joined by Dr. Salvatore Alesci of the National Minority Quality Forum and Karla, a clinical trial participant, for a meaningful conversation on the critical need for diversity among clinical trial participants to ensure treatments are as effective as possible for all patients.


    The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is the largest minority healthcare research, education and advocacy organization in the United States. Its mission is to reduce patient risk of hospitalizations, emergency room visits, disabilities and death, while also improving high-quality, long lives – particularly for the most vulnerable. For more information, please visit nmqf.org.

    For more information about clinical trials and your eligibility to participate, please visit clinicaltrials.gov.



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    49 mins
  • The Mental Side of Health
    Oct 26 2023

    Brendan speaks with Dr. Joshua Thomas, CEO and Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware and Lynett, who is living with lupus to discuss the connection between physical and mental health for people living with chronic conditions.

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mention of self-harm and suicide, which may be triggering to some individuals. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who may be, please contact the 988 Lifeline by dialing 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Everyone’s wellbeing matters.

    The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the US, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans impacted by mental illness. It is an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations working in communities to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need. For more information or to access the resources referenced in this episode, please visit NAMI.org.

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    53 mins

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