Why Value-Based Care Could Be Oncology’s Turning Point with Dr. Lalan Wilfong

What if rethinking the payment model in oncology is actually the fastest way to improve patient outcomes?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lalan Wilfong, a practicing oncologist and Senior Vice President of Value Based Care at Thyme Care. Lalan has spent years leading value-based initiatives at Texas Oncology and the US Oncology Network, and now works at the intersection of payers, providers, and patients to support care beyond the clinic.We break down why fee-for-service models fall short in cancer care and why aligning payment with outcomes, not volume, is essential for building a more patient-centered system.Lalan explains how value-based care works in practice, where it delivers the most impact, and what it takes to make it a reality.We also explore where AI fits into oncology today and the key blockers that are holding adoption back. Lalan shares a unique and honest perspective as a late adopter of AI technology, offering practical insight into what the tech needs to get right if it’s going to stick.Covered in this episode:What value-based care really means in oncology.Why fee-for-service struggles in cancer care.The biggest challenges in transitioning to value-based oncology.Where AI adds real value in oncology today and where it creates friction.How AI can support oncologists and improve patient outcomes.If you got value from this episode of Beyond the Chart, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREDeepScribe - https://www.deepscribe.ai/ CONNECTDr. Lalan Wilfong on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalanwilfongmd/ Matthew Ko on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/komatthew/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IQlU4UeNKLLM4Y1lPTaOV?si=33679e9eb2294adfApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-chart-exploring-the-ai-frontier-for-oncology/id1832485207YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@deepscribeinc.5623