PQI Podcast
PQI Podcast
The PQI Podcast, presented by NCODA, Inc., features insightful conversations with clinical and administrative leaders in oncology who share their expertise on key industry topics and discuss the value of Positive Quality Interventions (PQIs) in enhancing patient care. Each episode also highlights inspiring patient stories—offering real-world perspectives on the impact of patient-centered care throughout the cancer journey.
Conversations That Drive Patient-Centered Cancer Care
The PQI Podcast offers a unique blend of clinical insight, professional development, and human connection. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, pharmacist, or student, this podcast provides valuable takeaways on implementing PQIs, improving patient outcomes, and navigating the evolving landscape of oncology care—all while staying rooted in the stories that matter most: those of the patients.
This Week’s Episode
Michael Heimall, President & CEO of the HealthWell Foundation, shares how financial assistance programs are reducing cost barriers and why oncology care teams are essential in connecting patients to critical support.
The PQI Podcast
Ep 13: Supporting Patients Through Financial Assistance with Michael Heimall, FACHE
Bonus: ¡No Más Melanomas! – Updates in the Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma with Kendra Rodriguez, PharmD
Ep 12: Lorlatinib in Practice: 5 Years of Data, Real-World Counseling, and AE Management with Stefanie Houseknecht and Monica Chintapenta
Ep 11: Honoring Her Legacy: A Conversation with Miss America 2024 Madison Marsh
Ep 10: Operationalizing Bispecifics in the Community Setting with Nick Bouchard
Ep 9: Exploring Clinical Trials & FDA Approvals with Dave Hughes
Ep 8: Interprofessional Oral Oncolytic Workflows with Mary Anderson and Elizabeth Bettencourt
Ep 7: Culturally Competent Care in Oncology with Kafilat Salawu
Ep 6: Empowering Cancer Survivors & Caregivers with Manta Cares with Samira Daswani
Ep 5: Cancer Care Beyond Walls with Jennifer Hunze
Ep 4: International Women’s Day with Chara Reid-Reed
Ep 3: Connecting Care: How CareFlash Communities Support Patients & Families with Jay Drayer and Steven Paulson
Ep 2: Leveraging Mobile Health to Improve Adherence with Ilana Graetz
Ep 1: Addressing Drug Shortages with Jessica White
Bonus: A Journey of Growth and Impact with Sharita Howe
Ep 17: Celebrating the Season: Highlights and Holiday Fun with Sharita Howe and Pat Connelly
Ep 16: Improving Oncology Care for Veterans with Cindy Bowman and John Zieger
Ep 15: Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Making a Difference in Oncology Care with Victoria Eno
Ep 14: Enhancing Transplant Care with David Samuel
Ep 13: Resilience, Record-Breaking & Breast Cancer Awareness with Chaunte Lowe
Ep 12: Advancing Cancer Care with Precision Medicine and the Pharmacist’s Role with Todd Knepper
Ep 11: Sarcoma Landscape & Emerging Treatments with Tony Philip
Ep 10: Navigating Cancer & Mental Health with Nancy Gregory
Ep 9: Special Takeover Edition with Pat Connelly
Ep 8: Sickle Cell Disease Insights with Onye Ononogbu
Ep 7: Hope, Resilience & The Power of Community with Alyssa Wakeley
Ep 6: Mastering Patient Communication & Palliative Care with Toby Campbell
Ep 5: Updates in CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma with Jordan Scott
Ep 4: Breast Cancer & Health Equity with Oluwadamilola “Lola” Fayanju
Ep 3: Nourishing Health with Maggie Green
Ep 2: Insights on Navigating Kidney Cancer Care with Emily Wang and Julia Stevens
Ep 1: Beyond the Firewall: Enhancing Cybersecurity in Oncology Care with Ben Harkness and Mark Moch
PQI Podcast Seasons & Episodes
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PQI Podcast
S8 Ep 12: Lorlatinib in Practice: 5 Years of Data, Real-World Counseling, and AE Management
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May 1, 2025
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PQI Podcast
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PQI Podcast
S8 Ep 8: Interprofessional Oral Oncolytic Workflows
April 3, 2025
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PQI Podcast S8 Ep 7: Culturally Competent Care in Oncology
March 27, 2025
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PQI Podcast
S8 Ep 4: International Women’s Day
March 13, 2025
Meet Your Host: Ginger Blackmon, PharmD
With a warm voice, a sharp mind, and a heart full of purpose, Ginger Blackmon, PharmD, brings both professional expertise and personal experience to every episode of the PQI Podcast. With over 20 years in pharmacy—and a deep background in community oncology—Ginger now serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Initiatives at NCODA, where she leads with compassion and clarity.
But what truly sets Ginger apart is her story. Just one week after graduating from pharmacy school, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 23. After enduring chemotherapy, radiation, and later, a relapse at 27 that led to a stem cell transplant, Ginger’s perspective on life and her career changed forever. Her journey didn’t just inspire her—it shaped her calling to serve patients and make cancer care more human, more accessible, and more connected.
Ginger’s “why” is simple: every patient deserves the best care, no matter where they are.
When she’s not hosting conversations that matter, Ginger finds joy in her faith, time with her family, and peaceful walks along the beach (her happy place). Tune in to the PQI Podcast, and you’ll hear the heart, humor, and hope she brings to every story.