Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH


Despite strong recommendations for colorectal cancer screening, many eligible patients are still unscreened because of access and convenience issues. Emerging blood-based screening tests may help expand participation, but important questions remain about their ability to detect advanced precursor lesions and how they compare with established screening approaches. Joining Dr. Peter Buch to discuss the evolving role of blood-based colorectal cancer screening and what clinicians should know about these new testing strategies is Dr. Aasma Shaukat. Dr. Shaukat is the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Director of Outcomes Research in Gastroenterology.

Guest: Natalia Usoltseva MD, FACP, MHA


Colorectal cancer screening (CRC) is one of the most powerful preventive tools in primary care, but disconnected workflows can make it difficult for both clinicians and patients to stay on track. Hear Dr. Natalia Usoltseva, a primary care provider at University of Washington Medicine, talk about how integrating Epic Aura in her organization helped create a more seamless, coordinated approach to FIT-DNA screening, follow-up, and shared decision-making.

Guest: Natalia Usoltseva MD, FACP, MHA


Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is most effective when it fits seamlessly into busy primary care workflows while still keeping patients engaged in the process. Join Dr. Natalia Usoltseva as she discusses practical ways to improve screening, from simplifying shared decision-making conversations and automating follow-up processes to ensuring patients receive the individualized support they need to stay on track with preventive care. Dr. Usoltseva is a primary care provider at University of Washington Medicine.

Guest: Natalia Usoltseva MD, FACP, MHA


Shared decision-making can be difficult to incorporate into already time-constrained primary care visits, especially when discussing colorectal cancer screening (CRC) options with patients. Join Dr. Natalia Usoltseva, a primary care provider at University of Washington Medicine, to hear how her practice implemented standardized decision-making tools to create more efficient, patient-centered conversations and improve colorectal cancer screening adherence.

Guest: Jemel Bingham, MD


Integrating colorectal cancer screening into OB/GYN care expands preventive services and supports comprehensive patient health. Tune in to hear Dr. Jemel Bingham discuss practical workflow strategies, EHR integration, and patient-centered approaches to streamline screening and follow-up care. Dr. Bingham is a board-certified OB/GYN at Hartford Hospital and other affiliated medical groups in Connecticut.