AMA Update

Rising cervical cancer rates and a new at-home screening test for cervical cancer

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Can you prevent cervical cancer? How do you prevent cervical cancer? Can I check for cervical cancer at home? Who should get screened for cervical cancer? Does the HPV vaccine work? Our guest is Ritu Nayar, MD, professor of pathology and medical education and executive vice chair of pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Nayar talks about where cervical cancer rates are on the rise and how new screening tools can help reverse that trend. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for health care news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How electronic health record AI is changing medical summaries for doctors and helping patients

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

AI patient summaries: Who writes after-visit summaries? How reliable is AI in health care? Can AI help write clinical notes? How is AI used in hospitals? Our guest today is Veena Jones, MD, vice president and chief medical information officer at Sutter Health. In this episode, Dr. Jones talks about how Sutter Health is turning clinical notes from the care team into patient-friendly summaries using AI. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Steps for leaving the medical profession: When and how to decide to stop practicing medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

When should a doctor stop seeing patients? What are the alternative careers for doctors? Why do physicians leave practice? What other jobs can you get with an MD? Our guest is Debra Atkisson, MD, senior vice president of clinical services at Blended Health and a professional certified coach. In this episode, Dr. Atkisson talks about navigating the transition out of medical practice. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork ⏳ Wondering "when should a doctor retire"? Access retirement resources for doctors leaving medical practice here: https://ama-assn.co/PhysicianRetirement 🧑‍💻 Thinking about when to stop practicing medicine and what comes next? Learn more about transitioning out of active medical practice (CME credit available): https://ama-assn.co/EdHub_PhysicianRetirement 💻 AMA EdHub login: https://ama-assn.co/EdHub_Login 🏢 Googling "should I quit my job"? Get insights and motivating life advice from Master Your Storm by Dr. Debra Atkisson: https://ama-assn.co/book_MasterYourStorm 🧓 AMA Senior Physicians Section (SPS): https://ama-assn.co/SPS 👥 Member groups and AMA Sections list: https://ama-assn.co/Sections 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Innovative residency orientation program teaches local history to improve culturally competent care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What happens in residency orientation? How long does it take to onboard a resident? What's resident onboarding like? Why is cultural competence important in health care? Our guest today is Jimmy Stewart, MD, associate dean for graduate medical education and designated institutional officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Stewart will talk about an innovative orientation program for new residents that’s designed to improve culturally competent care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🛣️ Access The AMA Road to Residency Guide here: https://ama-assn.co/ResidencyGuide 🩻 AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS): https://ama-assn.co/RFS 🌟 For leadership programs for medical residents and fellows, visit: https://ama-assn.co/Resident_leadership 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What does a chief medical officer do? Should kids get vaccines? What's the hardest part about being a pediatrician? How to talk with patients about vaccines? Our guest is Sapna Singh, MD, chief medical officer of Texas Children’s Pediatrics. Dr. Singh talks about her new role and how she’s addressing the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. **NOTE: This episode was filmed on June 30, 2025, prior to the passage of the budget reconciliation bill on July 3, 2025. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🏆 Check out AMA's Joy in Medicine®️ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Program 🗺️ AMA Joy in Medicine Roadmap: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Roadmap 📋 Access the AMA Joy in Medicine Guidelines PDF: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Guidelines 💌 Looking for the AMA Joy in Medicine application? Submit an Intent to Apply form for the 2026 Joy in Medicine Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Application 📉 Wondering what specialities have the highest burnout rate? Read which physician specialties are seeing a drop in burnout, here: https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_rate2024 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

New types of treatment for depression: What makes SAINT different from other therapies?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How quickly does SAINT work? What is the success rate for SAINT? Who is eligible for SAINT? What is SAINT therapy? What are the side effects or risks of SAINT? Joining us to discuss is Nicholas Trapp, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Medical AI: Benefits of new technology and use case examples of AI in health care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Can AI diagnose medical problems? How does AI help doctors? Can AI be used in medical diagnostics? How is AI impacting the practice of medicine? Our guest is Jason Wiesner, MD, chair of the imaging service line at Sutter Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🤖 How do doctors use AI? Find more AI in medical field examples here: https://ama-assn.co/AugmentedIntelligence 🧰 AMA's Governance for Augmented Intelligence toolkit: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_AIgovernance 🧑‍💻 Get the latest on AI in health care research from JAMA+ AI in medicine: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_AI 💪 Learn how the AMA is fighting to make technology work for physicians and access AMA digital health policy: https://ama-assn.co/DigitalHealth 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What's being CEO of the American Medical Association like? What are doctor CEOs doing? How has medicine and the American Medical Association changed? After leading the AMA for 14 years, CEO and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, MD, steps down at the end of this month. In this episode, Dr. Madara reflects on his time at the AMA, shares his proudest accomplishments and most memorable moments, and looks ahead to what’s next for the AMA. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award and the need for LGBTQ health education

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How can LGBTQ health outcomes improve? Why is LGBTQ health care important? What is inclusive LGBTQ patient care? Why is LGBTQ education important? Discussing how to provide culturally competent care to LGBTQ patients with recent AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award Winner Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH, chief of MaineHealth Behavioral Health and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 💻 AMA EdHub login: https://ama-assn.co/EdHub_Login 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

New HIV drug, heat wave, listeria, treating phone addiction and side effects from using social media

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Why is it so hot? What's the best sunscreen? Can you get addicted to your phone? What is the latest breakthrough in HIV drugs? Was there a food recall? Covering the latest news in HIV treatment, a listeria outbreak, staying safe during the summer heatwave, and social media and adolescent phone addiction with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. Wondering what is the mental health hotline number? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://ama-assn.co/988Lifeline 😎 Looking for more on the best sun screen? Read what doctors wish patients knew about wearing sunscreen: https://ama-assn.co/Sunscreen 🦠 CDC warning for Listeria outbreak linked to Kroger and Walmart chicken fettuccine alfredo: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_recall-chickenfettuccinealfredo 🗺️ CDC listeria outbreak 2025 list: https://ama-assn.co/Listeria_outbreaks 🧫 CDC Listeria Infection (Listeriosis): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Listeria 🚮 FDA recall lists: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_recalls 🍽️ For the latest food safety news, recalls and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/FoodSafety 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Expanding home health care services and the benefits of home health

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What are the benefits of home health care? What is the demand for home health? What does home health care include? What are the top issues confronting hospitals? Our guest is Isaac J. Myers II, MD, the chief health integration officer of Baptist Health and the president of the Baptist Health Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 📊 Read the AMA’s report on The State of Health at Home Models: https://ama-assn.co/HealthAtHomeModels 📰 Learn more about Baptist Health’s commitment to value-based care: https://ama-assn.co/VBC_BaptistHealth 🥼 AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS): https://ama-assn.co/IPPS 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Summer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrhea

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How long does COVID last? What's the new COVID study? Is there a new COVID variant? What states have measles? Is there a new RSV vaccine? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreaks, new COVID-19 research studies, the latest FDA approved vaccine for RSV, plus how to treat gonorrhea with new antibiotics. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 🤧 CDC RSV resources: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RSV 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🏥 Looking for measles resources for doctors? Access CDC Project Firstline Measles on the Rise - How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic (CME credit): https://ama-assn.co/CME_MeaslesClinicalResponse 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How does AI help in health care? AI success stories: Cancer risk detection and ambient listening AI

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How is AI currently used in health care? How will AI impact health care in the future? Can AI be used to predict cancer risk? What is ambient AI in health care? Our guest is Jeremy Cauwels, MD, chief medical officer at Sanford Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

National physician burnout study: Latest statistics on burnout in health care and doctor well-being

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Burnout in medicine: When was burnout at its peak for doctors? Why are doctors so burnt out? What causes burnout in health care? Is there a National Burnout Study? Our guest is Michael Tutty, PhD, group vice president of Professional Satisfaction and Practice Sustainability at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📉 Find more physician burnout statistics from the National Physician Burnout Survey: https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_NationalPhysicianSurvey 🧰 Wondering how to assess and measure physician burnout? Get AMA's burnout assessment tool PDF and more, here: https://ama-assn.co/Wellbeing_Program 📋 Access the AMA Organizational Biopsy® PDF: https://ama-assn.co/OrganizationalBiopsy 📊 For more on AMA practice transformation, professional satisfaction and physician burnout research (physician burnout report): https://ama-assn.co/PracticeTransformation_Burnout 📰 Find more physician wellness articles here: https://ama-assn.co/Wellbeing_resources 🖥️ AMA STEPS Forward® burnout (CME physician burnout): https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_Burnout 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is becoming an American Medical Association member worth it? What does the American Medical Association do for its members? Why is it so hard to be a doctor right now? Our guest is newly inaugurated AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, who shares what it means to him to take over the presidency at this pivotal time and his goals for the future of medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How do we fix the health care system for doctors? What policies does the American Medical Association support? What's going to happen to Medicare? Our guest is Todd Askew, senior vice president of Advocacy at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What policies does the American Medical Association support? What does the American Medical Association fight for? What are the biggest struggles doctors face today? American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How do you know if something needs prior authorization? Why does prior authorization take so long? What is electronic prior authorization? Discussing how to speed up prior authorization process using informatics in health care, HL7 and FHIR, computerized physician order entry, and more with Viet Nguyen, MD, chief standards implementation officer for HL7 International. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How do you test for Alzheimer's? Have COVID vaccine guidelines changed? Are men more lonely than women? How many adults are lonely? Is measles still going around? Covering measles cases in the U.S., new Alzheimer's blood test, FDA warning for allergy medication, changes to new COVID vaccines, and the effects of loneliness with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork ⚠️ FDA warning for OTC allergy medication - Rare but severe itching after stopping long-term use of oral allergy medicines (Pruritus from Zyrtec, Xyzal, etc.): https://ama-assn.co/FDA_DrugSafety_allergymeds 🧬 FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC meetings): https://ama-assn.co/FDA_VRBPAC 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 23 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What are the best conferences on physician health? What is joy in medicine? Why are doctors burning out? What do doctors waste the most time on? Why doctors retire? Our guest is Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association. In this episode, Dr. Sinsky reflects on her career at the AMA prior to her retirement and the lasting impact of her work to improve physician well-being. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🖥️ Check out AMA's STEPS Forward® Program: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_Program 🏆 AMA's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Program 📋 Access the AMA Organizational Biopsy PDF: https://ama-assn.co/OrganizationalBiopsy 🧠 Learn more on practice transformation and sustainability American Medical Association: https://ama-assn.co/Practice_Transformation 🌎 #ACPH2025 The American Conference on Physician Health: https://ama-assn.co/ACPH 🌏 #ICPH2026 International Conference on Physician Health: https://ama-assn.co/ICPH 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How often should you get screened for cancer? Why does everyone have cancer? How do blood tests for cancer work? Can a baby get syphilis? How many people die from overdose? Discussing the latest cancer statistics, measles outbreaks, deaths from overdose and contaminated ultrasound gel with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🧴 CDC alert for non-sterile ultrasound gel for percutaneous procedures (healthcare-associated infections): https://ama-assn.co/CDCalert_UltrasoundGel 🦺 For MedWatch FDA adverse event reporting and the latest safety news, visit: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_MedWatch 🚮 FDA recall lists: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_recalls 🏥 Looking for measles resources for doctors? Access CDC Project Firstline Measles on the Rise - How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic (CME credit): https://ama-assn.co/CME_MeaslesClinicalResponse 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How serious is whooping cough? Is whooping cough going around? How long does whooping cough last? What is the pertussis vaccine? What are the symptoms of whooping cough? Discussing pertussis in adults, treatment for whooping cough symptoms, pertussis vaccines and more with Alyssa Kuban, MD, associate medical director at Texas Children's Pediatrics Cypress. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 😷 For more whooping cough recommendations and pertussis resources, visit: https://ama-assn.co/WhoopingCough 💉 Wondering what is pertussis? Get the latest on Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and more: https://ama-assn.co/TdapVaccines 🤧 Read what doctors wish patients knew about pertussis (i.e., the highly contagious respiratory infection whooping cough), here: https://ama-assn.co/Pertussis 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Health IT: Helping startup companies in health care, AI in medicine and the future of digital health

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What can you do with an MD? Are there non-clinical careers for doctors? What is the next big thing in health care technology? What do investors look for in healthcare startups? Discussing health care startups and innovative ideas for health care businesses with Chris Stock, MD, a managing director for Health2047. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 💪 Learn how the AMA is fighting to make technology work for physicians and access AMA digital health policy: https://ama-assn.co/DigitalHealth 💻 For more on healthcare startup grants and what investors look for in a startup, visit: https://ama-assn.co/Health2047 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

2025 measles outbreak, cervical cancer screening at home, prenatal cannabis use, healthy travel tips

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What is travel illness? Can I test for HPV at home? How many cases of measles are there? What are vector-borne diseases? How dangerous is bird flu to humans? Discussing over 1000 confirmed measles cases, H5N1 bird flu, healthy travel health tips for summer, a new at-home pap smear FDA approved test, and a JAMA study on prenatal cannabis use with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🫄Read the JAMA study on prenatal cannabis use and neonatal outcomes, here: https://ama-assn.co/JAMAstudy_PrenatalCannabisUse 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🪽 For bird flu news visit AMA H5N1 Resource Center to get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Artificial intelligence survey: The benefits of AI in health care and how doctors are using AI

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is AI good for health care? How are doctors using augmented intelligence? What is AI used for in medicine? What percentage of doctors are using AI? Do doctors trust AI? Our guest Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, vice president of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association, discusses key findings from the latest survey on physician attitudes on AI in healthcare. Highlights include AI tools for administrative tasks, the importance of feedback loops, and AMA programs supporting physician AI education, artificial intelligence governance, and AI collaborative initiatives. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📋 Read AMA Augmented Intelligence Research on physician sentiments around the use of AI in heath care: https://ama-assn.co/AIsentiments2024_PDF 🤖 AMA's Governance for Augmented Intelligence toolkit: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_AIgovernance 💻 AMA STEPS Forward login: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_Login 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout

Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 9 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Why is relating to patients important? How do you treat brain cancer? What is brain cancer treatment like? What are the benefits of understanding patient experience? AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, shares his personal journey from brain tumor diagnosis through recovery. Dr. Mukkamala discusses how being a patient reshaped his views on health care, the challenges of understanding a cancer diagnosis, the importance of family support—and how these experiences align with AMA priorities like prior authorization reform and addressing physician shortages. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

2025 measles outbreak, bird flu updates, Alzheimer's disease news, plus colon cancer and gut health

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 7 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is there a blood test for Alzheimer's? What causes colon cancer? How many measles cases in 2025? Is bird flu still an issue? What outbreaks are happening right now? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the first measles cases of the year in new U.S. cities, and avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry. Also discussing a recent survey on Alzheimer's disease and new research suggesting links between gut bacteria and colon cancer in younger adults. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📊 Alzheimer's Association annual report on Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (PDF): https://ama-assn.co/Alzheimers2025 🔍 For more on dementia and Alzheimer's early detection, read American Perspectives on Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease in the Era of Treatment (PDF): https://ama-assn.co/Alzheimers2025_EarlyDetection 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🪽 For bird flu news visit AMA H5N1 Resource Center to get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💩 Watch FIT test or colonoscopy? Colon cancer in young adults and cancer screening recommendations with Dr. Doug Corley: https://youtu.be/xF6vle70cFE?si=JT99WGsClBwBM1P0 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Artificial intelligence in health information management: Using AI for risk assessment in medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 5 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How is AI used in health care data? What does AI help with in health care? How is AI used in emergency rooms? What are the benefits of AI in health care? How is AI used in medical documentation? Learn about using AI in electronic health records to improve patient care and the future of AI in health care with guest Dana Sax, MD, research scientist at Kaiser Permanente Division of Research and emergency physician at The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 2 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Do older adults get lonely? How often do doctors feel lonely? What does long-term isolation do to a person? How often do adults feel lonely? How can loneliness be addressed? What does loneliness look like in older adults? Our guest is Ved V. Gossain, MD, the immediate past chair of the AMA Senior Physician Section, joins to discuss the epidemic of loneliness, how loneliness effects health, and addressing physicians loneliness. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📊 Prevalence of Loneliness and Associated Factors Among Senior Physicians in the US via Lifestyle Medicine journal: https://ama-assn.co/AJLM_Loneliness 🫂 Wondering how does loneliness affect health? For more on what doctors wish patients knew about loneliness and health: https://ama-assn.co/LonelinessHealth 🧓 AMA Senior Physician Section (SPS): https://ama-assn.co/SPS 👥 Member groups and AMA section list: https://ama-assn.co/Sections 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Should I be worried about measles? What is long COVID and why is it so complex? How long does long COVID last? How many people have long COVID? Is measles endemic? Get the latest on the measles outbreak, MMR vaccines, U.S. measles endemic status and childhood antibiotics with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 📬 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the AMA Update newsletter for a weekly roundup in your inbox: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdateNewsletter 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Are vaccines safe? How long have vaccines been around? What is ACIP? Is there a booster for RSV? How old is the measles vaccine? What happens at ACIP meetings? What are the latest vaccine recommendations? Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), shares news from the most recent meeting. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

FIT test or colonoscopy? Colon cancer in young adults and cancer screening recommendations

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What causes colon cancer? Is colon cancer becoming more common? Is cancer screening effective? Can colon cancer happen at a young age? Can a FIT test detect colon cancer? Our guest is Doug Corley, MD, PhD, chief research officer for The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 💩 JAMA study Fecal Immunochemical Test Screening and Risk of Colorectal Cancer Death: https://ama-assn.co/JAMAstudy_FITtest 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000

How many measles cases in 2025? Can CT scans cause cancer? What is the best treatment for gonorrhea? What states have bird flu? What animals are affected by bird flu? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreak states, latest bird flu news, treatment for gonorrhea and CT scan radiation. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🪽 For bird flu news visit AMA H5N1 Resource Center to get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 📋 Word Health Organization report on surveillance for human infections with avian influenza A(‎H5)‎ viruses (WHO report bird flu testing and reporting): https://ama-assn.co/WHO_AvianInfluenza 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Why are physician wellness programs important? What are Physician Health Services? What is a physician health program? Why is physician well being important? Our guest is Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, chief medical officer for the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, and the executive medical director of the Washington Physicians Health Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for health care news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📞 Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. Wondering what is the mental health hotline number? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://ama-assn.co/988Lifeline ❤️‍🩹 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard physician well-being. Get physician mental health resources at: https://ama-assn.co/DrLornaBreen 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

New physician orientation: Hospital orientation for doctors and physician onboarding topics

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How to onboard a new physician: What does hospital orientation consist of? How long is orientation at a hospital? How much does physician onboarding cost? The challenges of onboarding new doctors and advice for physician onboarding training with Susan Slaughter, director of physician relations and practice development at Hattiesburg Clinic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🧰 Check out the AMA’s Onboarding Optimization toolkit to learn more: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_OnboardingOptimization 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Medicare PT cap: Does insurance cover physical therapy and who to ask for help with physical therapy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is physical therapy covered by insurance? What is a PT cap? What happens when you can't do physical therapy? Does Medicare limit physical therapy? Our guests are Courtland Keteyian, MD, president and CEO of the Jackson Health Network and medical director for occupational health at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital; Sam Porritt, founder and chairman of the board of the Falling Forward Foundation; and Atul Patel, MD, a practicing physiatrist, member of the governing board for Falling Forward, and a board member and treasurer of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork ❤️‍🩹 See how Falling Forward is helping patients fully recover from catastrophic medical events (e.g., strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries), here: https://ama-assn.co/FallingForwardFoundation 🗄️ Read the AMA policy on therapy caps: https://ama-assn.co/TherapyCapException_policy 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Measles news, new COVID study findings, plus Life in Media Survey on kids' mental health and phones

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is flu season over? What helps allergies at home? Are there long-term effects of COVID? Do people get sick more often after COVID? Why kids should have phones? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing measles outbreak, latest study on COVID and the immune system, managing seasonal allergies, plus a new study about kids mental health and smartphone use. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

What is depression? Depression diagnosis, seasonal affective disorder and how to deal with SAD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What does depression look like? What types of depression are there? What causes SAD? What are SSRIs? What are the signs that someone is depressed? What is seasonal affective disorder? Our guest Andrea DeSimone, DO, chair of the psychiatry department at Bayhealth Medical Center, discusses clinical depression, major depressive disorder, MDD, and seasonal depression symptoms. Dr. DeSimone shares the latest in mental health research and treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD depression). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🧠 For more on signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, check out: https://ama-assn.co/SeasonalAffectiveDisorder 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

How many measles cases in 2025? Is there a blood test for Alzheimer's? Is the shingles vaccine safe? Does the shingles vaccine prevent dementia? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreak news, a new blood test for Alzheimer's disease, the latest trends in childhood vaccination rates, and how the shingles vaccine helps prevent dementia. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🧠 For more on the new blood test detects Alzheimer's disease "Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care" JAMA study, visit: https://ama-assn.co/JAMAstudy_Alzheimers 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🔖 JAMA login: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_Login 🌐 #JAMAnetwork Open: https://ama-assn.co/JAMANetworkOpen 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Long COVID 2025: Symptoms, diagnosis, post-COVID treatments and the latest long COVID research

Mon, 7 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What is long COVID? What are the signs of long COVID? Does getting COVID multiple times increase long COVID risk? What long COVID treatments are available? Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale University, discusses new long COVID research, emerging treatments for long haul COVID, and the latest from the Yale Long COVID clinic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What are the outcomes of prior authorization patients? How do insurance companies use AI? How does prior authorization work? Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, shares key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey, discusses physicians' concerns about prior authorization in healthcare, how prior authorization negatively impacts employers by reducing employee health and productivity. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://ama-assn.co/FixPriorAuth 📊 Access American Medical Association prior auth legislation resources and research: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_report 📋 AMA prior authorization survey: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_stats_PDF 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

CDC measles outbreak update, MMR vaccine news, typhus disease, and the end of flu season 2025

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 16:45:00 +0000

How do you get typhus? Can you die from typhus? What age do you get the measles vaccine? Are people still getting COVID? When does flu season end 2025? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses murine typhus and measles outbreaks in the U.S., the latest measles vaccination rates, as well as current COVID-19 and seasonal flu going around. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🤒 For CDC typhus fever treatment, symptoms, types of typhus and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Typhus 🐀 Wondering how typhus is spread? Get CDC murine typhus symptoms, diagnosis, and typhus prevention tips: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_MurineTyphus 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🗺️ CDC FluView Weekly US Map & Influenza Summary Update: https://ama-assn.co/flu_map 💧 COVID Wastewater data via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://ama-assn.co/COVID_wastewater 🤧 Will there be a respiratory virus surge? CDC respiratory virus season information: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RespiratoryOutlooks 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout

AI in medicine, translational science and more from the Journal of the American Medical Association

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What is translational science? How is AI used in healthcare? What is JAMA+ AI in medicine? How long does it take to publish a study in JAMA? How many journals does JAMA publish? JAMA® Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, discusses her priorities for JAMA this year, the launch of JAMA+ AI and Translational Science Reviews, and what’s still to come in 2025. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🤖 Get the latest on AI in health care research from JAMA+ AI in medicine journal: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_AI 🔖 JAMA login: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_Login 🌐 #JAMAnetwork Open: https://ama-assn.co/JAMANetworkOpen 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout

Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2025? What happens if you don't match? Jeanette Calli, chief of match operations at the National Resident Matching Program, discusses the latest main residency match results, including Match Day participation rates and trends in the residency match process. Also covering Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) results for residency placements. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork Ⓜ️ Access resources from the AMA to successfully navigate your Match journey: https://ama-assn.co/MatchWeek 🆕 Take a deep dive on 2025 Match Day results and the NRMP data about this year’s match rates, medical specialty trends, and more: https://ama-assn.co/MatchDay_2025 🛣️ Access The AMA Road to Residency Guide here: https://ama-assn.co/ResidencyGuide 🩻 AMA Resident and Fellows Section (RFS): https://ama-assn.co/RFS 🏫 AMA Medical Student Section (MSS): https://ama-assn.co/MSS 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

What is the stomach bug going around right now? Norovirus 2025: Signs, symptoms and treatment

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is norovirus going around? How is norovirus spread? How long are you contagious with norovirus? What kills norovirus on surfaces? How to avoid norovirus when family has it? Our guest is Joanna Bisgrove, MD, family physician at Rush University Medical Center and a member of the AMA Council on Science & Public Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🤢 For more on what doctors wish patients knew about highly contagious norovirus, visit: https://ama-assn.co/Norovirus 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:10:00 +0000

Can you stay healthy when traveling? How many measles outbreaks in 2025? Which countries have measles? What is immune amnesia? What is sleep maxxing? Discussing rising measles cases globally, avian flu in chickens, dengue fever news, immune amnesia, and how to get better sleep with the latest sleep trend in 2025 with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🪽 For bird flu news visit AMA H5N1 Resource Center to get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map ⚠️ New CDD health advisory for Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in the US (CDC HAN 00523): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN-00523 🦟 CDC HAN alert for Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States (CDC HAN 00511): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN-00511 📍 CDC dengue fever map: https://ama-assn.co/dengue_map 🌡️ For CDC dengue management and dengue treatment guidelines: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Dengue 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Negotiating employment contracts for physicians

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Finding a lawyer for doctors: Do I need an employment contract lawyer? What do physician contracts include? How long are most physician contracts? A health care attorney shares insights on navigating the complexities of doctor employment agreements and the importance of hiring a healthcare lawyer for contract review and negotiation. Guest Richard Levenstein, JD, attorney at law at Nason Yeager, discusses common issues in contracts, negotiation strategies, and the long-term implications of contract terms on a physician's career. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 📑 Learn more about physician employment agreement and what you should look for in a physician contract here: https://ama-assn.co/physicianemploymentcontracts 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Long COVID JAMA study, antibiotic resistance from microplastics and Oklahoma measles outbreak update

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:10:00 +0000

How many measles cases in 2025? Should you go to the hospital for measles? When did COVID start? How long can long COVID last? Why are microplastics bad? Covering the latest measles outbreak news, recent flu vaccine meeting updates, plus new studies on long COVID and the health effects of microplastics on the body with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💉 Flu vaccine meeting update for FDA recommendation to vaccine manufacturers: https://ama-assn.co/FluVaccine_2025 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🤧 Will there be a respiratory virus surge? CDC respiratory virus season information: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RespiratoryOutlooks 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

Deciding to close your medical practice and the dire consequences of Medicare cuts

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:26:00 +0000

Having to close your doctor's office: Why is it so hard to see a doctor? Why would you close a medical practice? What's it like to close a medical practice? Lisa Egbert, MD, speaker for the AMA House of Delegates, talks about how the latest Medicare payment cut forced her to make the difficult decision to close her practice and what this means for her patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ 📰 For the latest Medicare news, visit: https://fixmedicarenow.org/news 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Can cats get bird flu? Is there cure for measles? How many measles cases in the US? Is the new COVID vaccine effective? Why are cancer screenings declining? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses post-pandemic cancer screening rates, latest updates on the measles outbreak, bird flu in cattle, H5N1 in pets, and the effectiveness of the COVID vaccine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🪽 For bird flu news visit AMA H5N1 Resource Center to get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

Precision education and the future of medical education

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:50:00 +0000

How is medical education changing? What is precision education? What does the AMA give grants for? What is an example of precision education in medicine? Our guests are Sanjay Desai, MD MACP, chief academic officer, and Kim Lomis, MD, vice president of medical education innovations, with the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🏫 AMA's ChangeMedEd®️ Initiative: https://ama-assn.co/ChangeMedEd 👥 AMA Change MedEd Conference: https://ama-assn.co/ChangeMedEd_Conference 📖 Learn more about the AMA’s precision education program: https://ama-assn.co/PrecisionEducation_Program 💸 Apply for the AMA precision education grant program: https://ama-assn.co/PrecisionEducation_Grant

Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Who should have hormone replacement therapy? What age does menopause start? Can menopause affect your heart? Why does menopause increase risk of heart disease? Our guest, Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, professor of medicine and systems medical director of cardiac rehabilitation, at Rush University Medical Center, discusses the latest science on how to prevent heart disease after menopause. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🚺 Read AHA Rethinking Menopausal Hormone Therapy: For Whom, What, When, and How Long?, here: https://ama-assn.co/AHA_MHT 🚦 American Heart Association Recommendations for Menopausal Hormone Therapy Risk: https://ama-assn.co/AHA_MHTchart 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 15:40:00 +0000

Why was the flu shot meeting cancelled? Can you die from measles? Why have measles come back in the US? Why are eggs so expensive? How does bird flu spread to humans? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, USDA's bird flu response, new research on long COVID in kids, as well as the FDA canceling a flu vaccines meeting. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🪽 For bird flu news visit AMA H5N1 Resource Center to get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map

Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Does med school prepare you for residency? What is competency-based medical education? What is an example of competency-based education? Our guests are Laura Edgar, EdD, senior vice president of competencies, milestones, and faculty development at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Lisa Howley, PhD, MEd, senior director of transforming medical education at the Association of American Medical Colleges; and Mark Speicher, senior vice president of research, learning, and innovation at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 📚 See how the AMA is working to catalyze change in medical education: https://ama-assn.co/ChangeMedEd 🧠 Learn more about the foundational undergraduate medical education competencies: https://ama-assn.co/AACOM_UME 💡 Download the foundational UME competencies PDF: https://ama-assn.co/AACOM_UME_PDF

Extreme risk protection orders and what physicians need to know about ERPO laws

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

What is an extreme risk order? How many states have ERPO laws? What are the criteria for an ERPO? Do ERPO laws work? American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger is joined by two guests from Johns Hopkins University. Spencer Cantrell, JD, is an assistant scientist of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. She is also the co-lead of the National ERPO Resource Center. Katherine Hoops, MD, MPH, is an associate professor of pediatric critical care medicine. She also represents critical care medicine on the AMA Firearm Injury Prevention Task Force. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 📚 Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions 🖥️ National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center: https://erpo.org/

Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:00 +0000

What's the new long COVID study? How bad is this year's flu? How many measles vaccines do you need? What food has been recalled? When to get RSV vaccine pregnancy? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing flu season, 2025 measles outbreak news, a new study on long COVID in women, uptake of maternal RSV vaccines, as well as food recalls and financial challenges faced by rural healthcare facilities. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🗺️ CDC FluView Weekly US Map & Influenza Summary Update: https://ama-assn.co/flu_map 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 😷 CDC Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RespiratoryIllnesses 🦠 CDC RSV resources: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RSV 🚮 FDA recall lists: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_recalls 🍽️ For the latest food safety news, recalls and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/FoodSafety 🛒 USDA food recall lists: https://ama-assn.co/USDA_recalls 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

Physician burnout solutions: A leadership program for doctors that makes them feel valued at work

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What is a leadership program? Why is leadership training important for physicians? Why are leadership skills important in health care? Our guest, Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health, discusses the critical connection between physician burnout and feeling valued at work, as well as the importance of career development and leadership programs in enhancing job satisfaction for doctors. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🫶 Read the AMA STEPSforward playbook The Value of Feeling Valued - How Organizations Can Support Individual Physicians: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_FeelingValued 🧠 Check out AMA's STEPS Forward® Program: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_Program 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? How can pharmacists help doctors? What can the technician do to help expedite prior authorization? Our guests from Geisinger Health System are Kristen Kruszewski, director of pharmacy strategy, Seth Gazes, associate vice president of pharmacy strategy and planning, and Jerry Greskovic, vice president of ambulatory pharmacy services. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💪 Learn how the AMA is AMA fighting prior authorization: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

Worst flu season: Influenza virus spread, new bird flu cases in the US, plus measles outbreak update

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:15:00 +0000

How bad is the flu right now? Can people get the bird flu? How do you get bird flu? What states have bird flu? Are measles going around? How contagious are measles? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the current bird flu outbreak 2025—including cases of avian flu among veterinarians. Also covering how dangerous seasonal flu is this year, and the rising measles cases in the U.S. fueled by the Texas measles outbreak. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 🪽 For bird flu news visit AMA H5N1 Resource Center to get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1

Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:40:00 +0000

What is the role of research in medical education? How important is research for residency? What are good research topics for medical students? Our guest, Frederick Chen, MD, MPH, chief health and science officer at the American Medical Association, discusses the growing importance of research in medical education and residency. He explains how research helps medical students stand out in a competitive admissions process and provides valuable skills like scientific methods and teamwork. Dr. Chen also shares insights from his own experience in residency, and talks about the AMA Research Challenge for students and residents with a $10,000 grand prize. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗓️ RSVP and watch the AMA Research Challenge Finals on Feb. 20: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-benefits/events/ama-research-challenge 🔬 Submit an abstract for the 2025 Research Challenge: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-benefits/events/ama-research-challenge

What is whole person care? Understanding spiritual well being and spirituality in healthcare

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Is religion good for your health? What is spiritual health care? How is spirituality related to health? Why is spirituality important in health care? Is there a relationship between spirituality and health? Our guest, Christina Puchalski, MD, professor of medicine and executive director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health, discusses the integration of spirituality into healthcare and shares her journey in developing medical school curriculum on spiritual care for patient health and well-being. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Nevada dairy cattle bird flu news, American Heart Month, cardiovascular disease facts and flu tests

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What kills the most Americans? What type of flu is going around? How much is a flu test? How many people died from COVID? What causes heart disease in women? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses cardiovascular disease statistics, heart disease in women, the latest bird flu developments, and flu test at home. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🧪 Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_testing 📍 Googling "COVID testing near me"? Find where to get COVID test: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_tests 💉 Wondering "when to get flu shot" or looking for "flu shot near me"? Visit: https://ama-assn.co/GetMyFluShot 😷 CDC Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RespiratoryIllnesses 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Do gun violence prevention programs work? Why is my doctor asking if I own guns? Why are doctors asking about guns? How can doctors help with gun safety? Our guest Chethan Sathya, MD, director of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Northwell Health, joins to discuss the critical issue of gun safety and how hospitals can use a strategic framework that includes community engagement, research, policy development, clinical integration, and medical education. Dr. Sathya emphasizes the importance of screening patients for gun violence risk and how the AMA is advocating for firearm violence prevention to create impactful change. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Tuberculosis in Kansas, ebola virus update, and rising egg prices due to bird flu outbreak 2025

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What is going on with eggs in the U.S.? Is there a new strain of bird flu? How do you treat TB? How is TB transmitted? What is the most recent Ebola outbreak? Today's episode covers tuberculosis cases in the U.S., the outbreak of TB in Kansas City, and the emergence of a new bird flu strain H5N9. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also breaks down the ongoing Ebola situation in Uganda. She highlights the implications of these health threats, outlines the importance of infectious disease monitoring, virus tracking, and timely public health response strategies. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN ✈️ Check the latest CDC travel advisory: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_TravelAdvisory

Medical mythbuster Joel Bervell, MD, on how to teach kids about medicine and address misinformation

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Is social media useful in medicine? What is health misinformation? How is social media impacting health care? How to address medical misinformation online? Science communicator and medical mythbuster, Joel Bervell, MD, discusses what motivated him to become a doctor and shares details for his new STEM show on Youtube "The Doctor Is In," which is designed to inspire young children to pursue careers in healthcare. Dr. Bervell also shares insights on how social media is changing medicine, and encourages other physicians to follow their passions in creating impactful content. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🎬 Watch “The Doctor Is In” here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoctorIsInShow 💊 Get more medical mythbusting on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelbervell/

AMA Joy in Medicine criteria for 2025 and the importance of recognizing physician well-being efforts

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What is Joy in Medicine? Why are there mental health questions on physician licensure? What is the goal of the AMA Joy in Medicine Recognition Program? Kevin Hopkins, MD, physician director of health system engagement at the American Medical Association, explains the ins and outs of the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. Dr. Hopkins shares examples from past AMA Joy in Medicine honorees, tips for health system leaders, and recent changes for the 2025 application cycle, including updates on medical credentialing language and teamwork assessment. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💌 Looking for the AMA Joy in Medicine application? Submit an Intent to Apply form for the 2025 Joy in Medicine Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Application 🏆 Check out AMA's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Program

New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Should I be worried about bird flu? How dangerous is the new COVID variant? How does bird flu spread to humans? Is bird flu going to become a pandemic? What is HMPV? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the "mystery virus" human metapneumovirus, that HMPV is not new, and shares trends in seasonal influenza and COVID-19 cases. Also covering the latest bird flu news of H5N9 on a California duck farm, as well as a raw pet food recall and the dangers of H5N1 for dogs and cats. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 😷 CDC Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RespiratoryIllnesses 🤧 Will there be a respiratory virus surge? CDC respiratory virus season information: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RespiratoryOutlooks 🦠 Looking for info on human metapneumovirus or HMPV symptoms? Get CDC HMPV resources here: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HMPV

Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Which physician has the highest burnout? How does gender affect burnout? Why is mental health important for healthcare workers? Our guest, Mary Pan, MD, family medicine physician and chief wellness officer at the Washington Permanente Medical Group, discusses the ongoing issue of burnout among women physicians, the persistent gender gap in burnout rates, and outlines innovative health care support systems like physician mentorship and peer support to improve the well-being of doctors. Dr. Pan shares insights from the AMA's Mini-Z Survey, which shows that while burnout rates are decreasing, women still experience higher levels of burnout compared to men—especially when it comes to work done outside of regular hours. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📉 Find more physician burnout statistics in the AMA’s survey: https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_rates2024 📊 Read more about the gender differences in burnout: https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_gendergap 🏆 Check out AMA's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine 🗺️ AMA Joy in Medicine Roadmap: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Roadmap

How to improve value-based care: Population health management strategies and benefits of CPT codes

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What is value-based care? How does value-based care work? How to optimize value-based care? What is population health management? What is cost control in healthcare? Our guest is Lori Prestesater, senior vice president of Health Solutions at the American Medical Association, discusses the evolution of value-based care delivery and the the three pillars of value-based care: population health and quality management, cost management, and alternative payment models. She shares CPT code news and examples of CPT code changes in healthcare payment models, like the rise of digitally enabled care during the COVID pandemic for telehealth and telemedicine services. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🔢 For medical billing resources like CPT lookup, medical code list and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CPT 🗓️ CPT codes 2024: https://ama-assn.co/CPTcodes ✍️ CPT editorial panel: https://ama-assn.co/CPT_panel ❓ Have questions about CPT codes in medical billing? Get CPT code FAQ here: https://ama-assn.co/CPT_FAQ

Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What does Ozempic do? What are the side effects of Ozempic? Is bird flu still around? Is there a vaccine for norovirus? Is red dye 3 banned in US? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses high rates of COVID, RSV, and seasonal flu, as well as the recent CDC alert regarding hospital testing and treatments for bird flu. Also covering the FDA ban on red dye no. 3, plus new research on how GLP-1 drugs could lower the risk of 42 health conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia, substance abuse disorders and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1

Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

How to be healthy in the new year: What is lifestyle medicine? Does lifestyle medicine work? What are the benefits of lifestyle medicine? How to become a lifestyle medicine doctor? Our guest and chair of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, answers the question: What is lifestyle medicine and how it can benefit you? AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

California wildfire smoke and how to improve air quality during wildfires, plus norovirus treatments

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

How bad is flu in 2025? What mask is best for wildfires? Is norovirus still surging? How do you get rid of a stomach virus? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the health impacts of wildfires and the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Also covering the latest viral infections, like the surge in norovirus cases, and respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and flu. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 🧪 Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_testing 📍 Googling "COVID testing near me"? Find where to get COVID test: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_tests

2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What does the American Medical Association do? Are private practices closing? When do Joy In Medicine applications open? What's the new CMS rule on prior authorization? AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, joins to discuss the pressing issues facing physicians like Medicare payment reform, scope creep, prior authorization hassles, and the ongoing crisis of physician burnout. He highlights American Medical Association successes over the past year and how the AMA will fight for physicians and help patients in 2025. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:35:00 +0000

What does the AMA advocate for? What does the AMA do? Is Medicare reducing payments to doctors? Are there telehealth exemptions in 2025? Todd Askew, senior vice president of advocacy at the American Medical Association, joins from the AMA State Advocacy Summit to outline the AMA’s top priorities for 2025. This includes reversing Medicare payment cuts, extending telehealth policies, fixing prior authorization issues to reduce administrative burdens for doctors, as well as continuing grassroots and physician engagement with elected officials to support key healthcare policies. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter

Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Should I be worried about bird flu? How do humans get bird flu? What's the stomach virus going around? What happens if you drink alcohol daily? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses alcohol’s link to cancer, the latest bird flu news, flu season trends, and the rise of norovirus. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map

AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What is an ambient scribe? How does scribe AI work? Are AI scribes worth it? What are the medical issues with AI? Brian Hoberman, MD, executive vice president of information technology and chief information officer at The Permanente Federation and chief information officer at The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California. Dr. Hoberman discusses the implementation and impact of ambient scribe technology and shares insights on how technology enhances clinician-patient interaction by reducing administrative burdens and improving documentation accuracy. Also covering the challenges of adapting technology to medical specialties, the future potential of AI in health care, and the importance of responsible AI usage. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How the AMA fought for docs in 2024 to fix prior authorization, reduce physician burnout and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In the final AMA Update episode of 2024, American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger looks back on another year of stories about the work that physicians are doing across the country and how the AMA is fighting to support them. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Is obesity decreasing in the US? Do women live longer than men? What are the US Dietary Guidelines 2025? Does America have a healthy diet? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses recent findings on obesity trends in the US, upcoming 2025 US Dietary Guidelines changes, the importance of a healthy diet and the need for health equity in dietary recommendations. Also covering Americans' healthspan lifespan gap and the implications of living longer with diseases. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1

A new model of value-based care and direct-to-employer health care pros and cons

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is direct-to-employer contracting in health care? What are value-based care examples? What are innovative care models? Jerry Finkel, MD, senior vice president and chief primary health officer at Henry Ford Health, discusses an innovative value-based care program between General Motors and Henry Ford Health that allows GM employees and their families to receive customized health care directly from Henry Ford Health, bypassing traditional insurance models. Dr. Finkel highlights the benefits of this direct arrangement, including enhanced quality of care, cost savings, and a concierge service for easier navigation of the health care system. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Health care technology trends 2025: AI benefits, wearable use cases and telehealth expansion

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is the future of AI in healthcare? What is the future of RPM? Is telehealth increasing or decreasing? How can AI reduce physician burnout? Our guest is Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, vice president of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

USDA milk testing, raw milk recall, plus new flu treatment study and the current COVID variant

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Is whooping cough going around? What is the best flu medicine? What is the latest strain of COVID? Is raw milk safe? Why drink raw milk? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses rising whooping cough cases, vaccines for whooping cough, and effectiveness of antiviral medicine for flu. Also covering milk safety around pasteurized milk vs raw milk and concerns over bird flu in raw milk. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map

“It’s such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

After sharing the news last month that he’s been diagnosed with a brain tumor, AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, joins us to share an update on how he’s doing, his treatment and lessons learned from navigating medicine as a patient. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📄 Read the initial announcement about Dr. Mukkamala’s diagnosis: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/ama-president-elect-bobby-mukkamala-md-has-brain-tumor

Best practices for providing virtual primary care with Matthew Sakumoto, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is virtual primary care? Should you reply thank you to your doctor? What is a virtual care physician? How do doctors use EHR secure messaging? Our guest is Matthew Sakumoto, MD, virtual-first primary care physician and chief medical information officer, at Sutter West Bay Region. Dr. Sakumoto shares his best practices for EHR inbox messaging and how physicians can create a personal connection, set expectations and more when caring for patients via text. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

Bird flu in California, walking pneumonia in kids and more viruses going around at the moment 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What are the statistics on vaccines? Are people getting vaccinated? What are common vaccines for children? Can kids get bird flu? Is it COVID season? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest trends in respiratory illnesses, what causes vaccine hesitancy and low seasonal vaccination rates for RSV, influenza and COVID-19. Also covering H5N1 in children, how bird flu spreads to humans and avian influenza symptoms in humans. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1

Role of physicians in technology development and learning from past mistakes with the EHR

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer Josh Lesko, MD, joins us to discuss the need for physicians to have a voice in the development of the technology they use. Dr. Lesko talks about the benefit of having a degree in computer science as a physician, how practices can involve clinicians in technology development and lessons learned from the rollout of the EHR. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💻 Check out all the resources from AMA STEPS Forward™: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward ▶️ Watch the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy webinar Navigating AI in Health Care: https://youtu.be/9uVVY3kOkXg 📋 Read the AMA's Future of Health report The Emerging Landscape of AI in Health Care: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ama-future-health-emerging-landscape-augmented-intelligence-health-care

A healthier holiday: Avoiding colds, the health benefits of gratitude and 5 more minutes of exercise

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is a respiratory infection? Can you test too early for COVID? How much exercise do adults need per day? Can exercise lower your blood pressure? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers current trends of COVID, RSV, and flu and preventing illness this holiday season. She also discusses the obesity epidemic in the US and why adding five minutes of exercise to your daily routine can help lower blood pressure, plus the mental and physical benefits of practicing gratitude. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccine 📚 CDC COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and COVID Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccines

After a near-death experience, one physician leader works to reduce the in-basket burden

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Our guest is Reggie Lyell, MD, medical director of informatics at Baptist Health. Dr. Lyell discusses the near-death experience that caused him to retire and the opportunity that inspired him to return to work. He talks about his new role as a leader focused on improving clinical workflows and his current project to improve the in-basket experience. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💻 Check out all the toolkits and playbooks from AMA STEPS Forward™: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward

Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Can you die from E coli? Does E coli die when cooked? What are the symptoms of bird flu? Which carrots are being recalled? Does McDonalds still have E coli? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses recent E. coli outbreaks linked to organic carrots, baby carrots and fast food. Also covering Mpox cases in the US, rising bird flu cases, as well as getting COVID and flu vaccines ahead of the holiday season as respiratory illnesses increase. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🖥️ Live CDC webinar on the latest flu, COVID-19 & RSV vaccine recommendations "Leading the Way to a Healthier Winter" (Thursday, Nov. 21)- submit questions and register here: https://ama-assn.co/CDCwebinar_HealthierWinter2024

Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is street medicine? Is street medicine effective? What are the barriers to care for homeless people? What extracurriculars for medical students stand out on residency applications? Richard Bryce, DO, medical director of Street Medicine Detroit and program director at Henry Ford Health System discusses the importance of meeting patients where they are, addressing unique challenges faced by unhoused individuals, and the impact of street medicine on both patients and health care providers. Dr. Bryce also highlights the growth of street medicine initiatives in Michigan and the importance of community involvement in healthcare. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

Practicing medicine in your hometown and the challenges facing rural health care with Marshfield Clinic interim CEO

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What does health care leadership do? Is health care leadership a good career? What are the rural health priorities? What are the challenges in rural health care accessibility? Our guest is the interim CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System, Brian Hoerneman, MD. Dr. Hoerneman talks about his path to leadership, the unique perspective he has as a leader who grew up in Marshfield, the challenges facing Marshfield Clinic and rural health care, and the health system’s merger with Sanford Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

Rising cancer rates: Why cancer is increasing in younger people and tips to reduce your risk

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

When should you get screened for cancer? Are cancer rates increasing or decreasing? Why is cancer increasing in young adults? Barbara McAneny, MD, CEO of New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, and a past president of the AMA, joins us to discuss the rising rates of cancer in younger generations. Dr. McAneny also discusses our current approach to cancer screenings and shares ways that people can reduce their cancer risk. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🔖 JAMA login: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_Login 🌐 JAMAnetwork Open: https://ama-assn.co/JAMANetworkOpen

Hurricane recovery in Florida, the IV fluid shortage and health care emergency preparedness

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is disaster preparedness in health care? How can hospitals plan for mass casualties? What are mass casualty incidents (MCIs)? John Armstrong, MD, vice speaker of the AMA House of Delegates and vice chair of surgery at the University of South Florida, discusses why emergency preparedness is important in health care, the recovery from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, and the IV fluid shortage. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What are the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Is the RSV vaccine safe? When should you get the pneumococcal vaccine? Is there a vaccine for meningococcal disease? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

American Medical Association Political Action Committee: How does the AMA affect health care policy?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

AMPAC: What is a Political Action Committee? What political party does the American Medical Association support? Does the AMA lobby? How is AMPAC funded? Rob Jordan, vice president of political affairs at the American Medical Association, answers the most common questions about the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee, AMPAC contribution criteria and political education, as well as AMPAC's role in political and medical advocacy. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏛️ Learn how the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee works and who it supports: https://ama-assn.co/AMPAC 🗳️ AMPAC Candidate Workshop: https://ama-assn.co/AMPAC_CandidateWorkshop 🎓 AMPAC Campaign School: https://ama-assn.co/AMPAC_CampaignSchool

New bipartisan bill would stabilize Medicare physician pay for 2025: Now it has to pass

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As a direct result of AMA advocacy, a new bi-partisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House this week that would give physicians a positive Medicare payment update for next year. The American Medical Association's director of congressional affairs, Jason Marino, joins to provide an overview of the "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act," and why physicians must act now to help the bill pass. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🚨 Urgent: Tell your Representative to cosponsor the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 10073): https://ama-assn.co/FixMedicareNow_HR10073 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew ⚖️ AMA efforts on Medicare payment reform: https://ama-assn.co/Medicare 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://ama-assn.co/FixMedicareNow

McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is it safe to eat McDonald's? Are expired COVID tests accurate? Where can I get a COVID test over the counter? Is there human to human bird flu transmission? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the E. coli outbreak at McDonald's and food safety issues, bird flu symptoms in humans, at-home COVID-19 test kits and when you should test for COVID. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🍔 What Physicians Need to Know About Foodborne Illness: https://ama-assn.co/CME_FoodborneIllness 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map

Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, discusses the CDC’s provisional data that showed a decline in drug overdose deaths. Dr. Mukkamala breaks down the numbers and how physicians and the AMA can help to end the overdose epidemic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/ 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Challenges with Matching for international medical graduates and how IMGs help residency programs

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The CEO of Intealth, Eric Holmboe, MD, joins us to discuss the Match rate for IMGs and how to improve it, how international medical graduates can help residency programs fill critical care gaps and deliver culturally competent care, and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🔍 Search FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®, here: https://freida.ama-assn.org/ 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

IV shortage update: Baxter facility damage after hurricane in North Carolina 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Where did Hurricane Helene hit? Why is there a shortage of intravenous fluids? What can I use instead of IV saline? Where are IV bags made? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene, how elective surgery can be delayed after the North Carolina hurricane damage, and addressing drug shortages in the US. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📚 AMA resources on addressing and managing drug shortages: https://ama-assn.co/DrugShortages 📋 FDA drug shortage list: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_DrugShortages ❓ FDA drug shortages FAQ: https://ama-assn.co/DrugShortages_FAQ ⚠️ CDC HAN Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions from Baxter International Facility in North Carolina (CDC HAN 00518): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN-00518 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 👥 Learn more about American Medical Association councils: https://ama-assn.co/Councils 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Does California have a doctor shortage? Are residency spots increasing? Why are recruitment strategies important in healthcare? Can AI improve healthcare? The president and CEO of Sutter Health, Warner Thomas, discusses the importance of effective physician recruitment and doctor retention strategies, the future of AI in healthcare, and the need to add more medical residency spots for the next generation of medical students. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

AMA Joy in Medicine 2024: Top health care trends from successful physician well-being programs

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Are there new EHR data trends? What's the AMA well-being survey? When is the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine application deadline? Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association, joins to discuss the top physician well-being programs from AMA Joy in Medicine 2024 recognized groups. Dr. Sinsky shares the latest trends in physician well-being, AMA Joy in Medicine guidelines on how to start a physician well-being program and 2025 Joy in Medicine application dates. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📺 Watch the American Medical Association Joy in Medicine 2024 Recognition Program honorees: https://www.youtube.com/live/FB5AuXPUF5k 🏆 AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Program

When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Is there a link between blood type and COVID? Does COVID cause cardiovascular complications? Can COVID affect your heart? Is the flu shot effective this year? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses when to get your flu shot, breakthrough COVID infections, as well as COVID-19 and cardiovascular health risks. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC FluView Weekly US Map & Influenza Summary Update: https://ama-assn.co/flu_map 💉 Wondering "when to get flu shot" or looking for "flu vaccines near me"? Visit: https://ama-assn.co/GetMyFluShot 📍 Searching "flu shot near me"? Find where to get flu shot: https://ama-assn.co/vaccine_locator

Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Speeding up prior authorization: What is the gold card program? How does prior authorization affect patients? What is prior authorization in healthcare? Ezequiel (Zeke) Silva III, MD, a radiologist at the South Texas Radiology Group, the chair of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Council on Legislation and member of the AMA Council on Medical Service, joins to discuss the Texas Gold Card Law, its impact on the prior authorization process, as well as the TMA's and AMA's ongoing advocacy efforts to improve health care legislation. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://ama-assn.co/FixPriorAuth 📋 AMA prior authorization survey: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_stats_PDF 🗺️ 📍 Googling "prior authorization laws by state"? Use AMA prior authorization state law chart: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_laws_PDF

More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Marburg virus outbreak update

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How is bird flu detected in humans? Is there a Marburg virus outbreak? How does Marburg virus spread? What are the vaccines required for kindergarten? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses new bird flu testing, latest bird flu cases in the US, vaccines for children in kindergarten, XEC COVID variant and kp311 cases, plus Marburg virus in Rwanda. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

Benefits of physician-led care and how to get started with Kevin Hopkins, MD, and Amanda Mitch, MSN, APRN-CNP

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How does team-based care work? What are the advantages of team-based care? What is team-based care in health care? What does a nurse practitioner do? Kevin Hopkins, MD, and Amanda Mitch, MSN, APRN-CNP, from the Cleveland Clinic Primary Care Institute discuss the importance of physician-led care, teamwork, and how mutual respect builds trust and improves patient outcomes. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏛️ Wondering what is scope of practice and why is it important? See AMA fighting scope creep examples: https://ama-assn.co/ScopeExpansion 🧰 Searching for why do scope of practice laws vary by state? Access free resources and examples of scope creep PDF: https://ama-assn.co/ScopeCreep_PDFs

How a health care bill becomes a law: ISMS president on the Illinois Healthcare Protection Act

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the new healthcare law in Illinois? Is Illinois getting rid of prior authorization? What is the Illinois Healthcare Protection Act? Recent policy changes in healthcare: Richard Anderson, MD, FACS, president-elect of the Illinois State Medical Society, discusses what the new Illinois health insurance laws mean for doctors and patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew Learn how the AMA is AMA fighting prior authorization: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://ama-assn.co/FixPriorAuth 📋 AMA prior authorization survey: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_stats_PDF

Bird flu in Missouri, newest strain of COVID XEC variant, and when to test for COVID 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Where can I get free COVID tests? How soon can you test for COVID? Can you use an expired COVID test? Can you still have COVID symptoms after testing negative? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the bird flu outbreak in Missouri, FDA COVID testing guidelines, and new XEC COVID strain making its way through Europe. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📬 Get your free government COVID test kits by mail (USPS COVID test free): https://ama-assn.co/COVIDtests_free 📞 For how to order free COVID test kits from the government, call: 1-800-232-0233

Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What do residency programs care about the most? What does AMA do for medical school? How important is advocacy in medical education? Why is healthcare advocacy important? Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, and chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, discusses the vital role of health care advocacy for medical students and residents, and how involvement in organized medicine can enhance a candidate's residency application and contribute to their development as a physician leader. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏫 AMA Medical Student Section (MSS): https://ama-assn.co/MSS 🌟 For leadership programs for medical students, visit: https://ama-assn.co/MedStudent_leadership

How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How many HBCU medical schools are there? Do hospitals pay for medical school? How bad is the doctor shortage? Is Xavier University getting a medical school? Leonardo Seoane, MD, founding dean of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine and executive vice president and chief academic officer at Ochsner Health discusses making medical school more affordable, the importance of diversity in medicine, major challenges for health care system in rural areas and incentives for doctors to work in rural areas. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💸 Ochsner Physician Scholars Program for LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine and University of Queensland Medical School New Orleans: https://ama-assn.co/Ochsner_MedEdscholarships

Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How long is whooping cough vaccine good for? Is there a link between alcohol and cancer? What's the new flu vaccine name? What is a challenge study for vaccine development? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses alcohol and cancer risk, FDA flu vaccine approval and pertussis vaccine schedule. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC FluView Weekly US Map & Influenza Summary Update: https://ama-assn.co/flu_map 🧬 FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC meetings): https://ama-assn.co/FDA_VRBPAC

Understanding prescription weight loss medication: How can my doctor help me lose weight?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy? What is GLP-1? Is weight loss medication covered by insurance? How to ask your doctor for weight loss injections? Janese Laster, MD, a gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist, discusses types of weight loss drugs, their mechanisms, costs, insurance coverage, and the importance of lifestyle changes in conjunction with medications for weight loss. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💉 Journal of the American Medical Association: What Should I Know About Injectable Weight-Loss Medications: https://ama-assn.co/JAMAstudy_GLP1injections ❓ Read more about questions patients may have about weight-loss drugs: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/questions-patients-may-have-about-weight-loss-drugs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Prior authorization in children's health care and prescription delays due to insurance issues

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Why do prior authorizations take so long? Is prior authorization required for emergency services? Why would insurance deny a medication? Melissa Garretson, MD, a pediatric emergency physician at Cook Children’s Health Care System and a member of the AMA Board of Trustees, discusses how to talk to patients about prior authorization, why prior auth takes so long, and how the AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://ama-assn.co/FixPriorAuth 📋 AMA prior authorization survey: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_stats_PDF 🗺️ 📍 Googling "prior authorization laws by state"? Use AMA prior authorization state law chart: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_laws_PDF 📢 AMA prior authorization physician advocacy examples: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_training_PDF 📜 AMA prior authorization model bill: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_legislation_PDF

Bird flu, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What sickness is going around right now? Is bird flu worse in fall? What is sloth fever? How is cholera transmitted? When is respiratory virus season 2024? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest outbreak news today and discusses new viruses going around 2024. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1

Author of "The Anxious Generation" shares his views on social media and children’s mental health

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger talks with best-selling author Jonathan Haidt, PhD, about his latest book, “The Anxious Generation,” including the pivotal role physicians can play in addressing the impact of social media on children’s mental health. For more about “The Anxious Generation,” visit: https://ama-assn.co/AnxiousGeneration Read the AMA’s latest policy on social media and its impact on mental health: https://ama-assn.co/SocialMediaMentalHealth_policy

QIPS in healthcare: Quality improvement training for residents and the importance of patient safety

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is quality improvement and patient safety? Why is quality and safety important in healthcare? Is there quality and safety education for residents online? Our guest is Amber Clevenger, GME quality manager at Ohio State College of Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💻 Find more quality improvement and patient safety online courses from AMA GME Competency Education Program (GCEP login): https://ama-assn.co/GCEP 📖 Read about quality improvement and patient safety requirements from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), here: https://ama-assn.co/QIPS_requirements

Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Why is bird flu such a big deal? What happens if a human gets the bird flu? What is monkeypox? Is there a new COVID booster? Where can I get a COVID vaccine? Our guest is the American Medical Association's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📖 JAMA study - H5 Influenza Vaccines—Moving Forward Against Pandemic Threats: https://ama-assn.co/JAMAstudy_H5vaccines 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1

Drug availability: Fixing pharmaceutical supply chains, medication shortages & rationing in medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What drug is currently in shortage? What is most likely to be the result of a drug shortage? Why are there drug shortages? What is health care rationing? Our guest is Julie R. Gralow, MD, chief medical officer and executive vice president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📋 FDA drug shortage list: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_DrugShortages ❓ FDA drug shortages FAQ: https://ama-assn.co/DrugShortages_FAQ

Is COVID going around again? Most recent COVID variant, measles cases and listeria outbreak 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What COVID variant are we on? How dangerous is the new COVID variant? Where does listeria come from? What deli meats have listeria? Is measles still around? Our guest is American Medical Association's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🧫 CDC Listeria Infection (Listeriosis): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Listeria 🗺️ CDC listeria outbreak 2024 list: https://ama-assn.co/Listeria_outbreaks

CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines: When is the new COVID vaccine coming out in 2024?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the newest COVID vaccine called? When is the new COVID vaccine available? Which COVID 19 vaccine is best? What are the CDC COVID guidelines for vaccines? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccine

Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in healthcare organizations

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is inclusion in healthcare? How does the cocoon pregnancy care model work? Why is holistic care important? How do you provide holistic health care? Our guest is Nkem Chukwumerije, MD, MPH, physician lead, equity, inclusion, and diversity, for the The Permanente Medical Groups. He is also the president and executive medical director for The Southeast Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🤝 Learn more about the American Medical Association Center for Health Equity (CHE) on how to promote diversity and inclusion in health and social care: https://ama-assn.co/HealthEquity 🗞️ Get the latest diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare examples and news from AMA CHE: https://ama-assn.co/HealthEquity_news

New COVID vaccine availability: What is the latest COVID vaccine called and are COVID rates rising?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the newest COVID vaccine called? How many children have long COVID? What is Triple E virus? Is that the deadly mosquito virus Massachusetts? Our guest is the American Medical Association's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID

How ambient clinical intelligence and AI tools for medical charting can reduce physician burnout

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the best part of being a doctor? How does AI connect people? Do doctors work outside of work? What is ambient listening technology in healthcare? Our guest is Ah Rim Shin, MD, a family medicine physician and physician lead of the wellness committee at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏆 Check out AMA's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine

High blood pressure success stories: How Henry Ford Health System is treating hypertension in adults

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Who is most likely to develop high blood pressure? What causes hypertension? Can hypertension be cured? What ethnic group has the highest rate of hypertension? Our guest is Denise White Perkins, MD, PhD, chair of the department of family medicine at Henry Ford Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💻 Read “Telehealth is for everyone” is guiding light at Henry Ford Health: https://ama-assn.co/HFHS_telehealth 📰 Check out the latest Henry Ford Health news at: https://ama-assn.co/HenryFordHealth

What viruses are going around right now? COVID-19, mpox, human parvovirus and Oropouche virus disease

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is there a new COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2024? Can you die from mpox? What is parvovirus b19? Can adults get fifth disease? What is Oropouche fever outbreak? Our guest is the American Medical Association's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Physician burnout statistics 2024: The latest changes and trends in physician burnout by specialty

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What are top stressors for doctors? How common is physician burnout? What are the most stressful medical specialties? Is administrative burden in health care fixable? Dr. Christine Sinsky, a general internist and AMA's vice president of professional satisfaction, joins today to discuss the root causes of physician burnout and what the AMA is doing to help doctors feel valued. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📉 For a full breakdown on the latest physician burnout rates, visit: https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_rates2024 🌏 #ICPH2024 International Conference on Physician Health: https://ama-assn.co/ICPH 🧰 Wondering how to assess and measure physician burnout? Get AMA's burnout assessment tool PDF and more, here: https://ama-assn.co/Wellbeing_Program 📋 Access the AMA Organizational Biopsy® PDF: https://ama-assn.co/OrganizationalBiopsy 💡 AMA EHR burnout resources available: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_EHR 📰 Find heaps more physician wellness articles here: https://ama-assn.co/Wellbeing_resources ⏰ Googling "time management for doctors"? Get AMA Saving Time Playbook and earn physician wellness CME: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSforward_SavingTime 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is residency signaling important? Why write a residency personal statement? Should I put geographic preference on ERAS? What makes a medical student CV stand out? Deborah Clements, MD, is chair of the department of family and community medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and program director for the McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Lake Forest. As a chair on the board of National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), Dr. Clements shares advice on how to stand out on your residency application. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💡 Get advice on what goes into a stand out residency application: https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/application-do-s-and-don-ts-doctor-who-oversees-match ⏰ Looking for a residency application timeline? Visit: https://freida.ama-assn.org/road-to-residency-guide/timeline 📝 More advice for medical students and curriculum vitae examples here: https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/medical-school-life/6-keys-creating-medical-student-cv-sets-you-apart 🔍 Access AMA FREIDA residency search: https://ama-assn.co/FREIDA 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

New APA CEO on uses of artificial intelligence in mental health, the future of psychiatry and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Who is the new CEO of APA? What are some examples of AI in psychiatry? How did COVID affect mental health? Why is access to mental health care important? Dr. Marketa Wills, the CEO and medical director of the American Psychiatric Association joins to discuss the importance of breaking the stigma of mental, self-care in medicine and shares AI in psychiatry examples. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. Wondering what is the mental health hotline number? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://ama-assn.co/988Lifeline 💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of healthcare professionals and safeguard physician well-being. Get physician mental health resources at: https://ama-assn.co/DrLornaBreen 🧠 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources and mental health services available at: https://ama-assn.co/HHS_FindTreatment 📞 Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) 💻 AMA & Manatt Health on accelerating behavioral health integration through telehealth: https://ama-assn.co/BHI_telehealth 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Mpox, CDC RSV vaccine for adults, COVID summer surge and the end of free COVID vaccines

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

How bad is COVID right now? Are COVID vaccines still free? Is there an mpox outbreak in Africa? RSV vaccine for seniors: What are the CDC guidelines for RSV in 2024? Our guest is American Medical Association Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccine 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Advancements in pediatrics: Uses of artificial intelligence in mental health diagnosis and treatment

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Can AI diagnose mental illness? How will technology change pediatricians in the future? How is AI used in medical documentation? Who can diagnose autism in a child? Our guest is Colleen Kraft, MD, MBA, past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a practicing pediatrician, and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🧠 For more on behavioral health integration in physician practices, check out AMA BHI Collaborative: https://ama-assn.co/BHI_Collaborative 📖 AMA BHI Compendium PDF: https://ama-assn.co/BHI_Compendium_PDF 💻 AMA & Manatt Health on accelerating behavioral health integration through telehealth: https://ama-assn.co/BHI_telehealth 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

H5N1 virus news, recent measles outbreak and possible mpox public health emergency

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How many human cases of bird flu are there in the US? Does flu vaccine protect against bird flu? Why are measles coming back? Has a new strain of mpox spread in Africa? Our guest is the American Medical Association's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 💉 Updated CDC mpox vaccine recommendations: https://ama-assn.co/Mpox_vaccine 📋 CDC monkeypox guidelines, symptoms, mpox vaccine schedule and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Mpox 📍 Googling "mpox vaccine near me"? Use the CDC mpox Vaccine Locator here: https://ama-assn.co/Mpox_vaccines 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

Application of artificial intelligence in medical education: What is the future of AI in medicine?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is AI taught in medical school? What is AI integrated education? How will AI impact health care in the future? What are the benefits of health informatics? Our guests are Kim Lomis, MD, vice president of Medical Education Innovations, and Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, vice president of Digital Health Innovations, at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📚 Looking for generative AI in medicine courses? Access AMA EdHub Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/change-med-ed/interactive/18827029 🖥️ For more on ethical issues in artificial intelligence, check out AMA Framework for Health Care AI: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/advancing-health-care-ai-through-ethics-evidence-and-equity

COVID-19 cases, West Nile news, plus new Alzheimer's disease and colon cancer screening blood tests

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How is Alzheimer's diagnosed? Is there a new blood test for colon cancer? Is West Nile virus deadly? Is West Nile virus curable? How bad is COVID right now? Our guest is American Medical Association Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🧠 For more on the new blood test detects Alzheimer's disease "Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care" JAMA study, visit: https://ama-assn.co/JAMAstudy_Alzheimers 📖 Get the latest New England Journal of Medicine study on the Shield blood test for colon cancer: https://ama-assn.co/NEJMstudy_ColonCancer 🦟 CDC guidelines on West Nile virus symptoms, West Nile transmission and more, check out: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_WestNile

Is telemedicine here to stay? The future of telehealth services and the benefits of telemedicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the forecast for telemedicine? What are the threats to telehealth? Do doctors like telemedicine? What telehealth services are covered by Medicare? Our guest is Dana Lichtenberg, assistant director for Congressional Affairs at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💪 See how the AMA fights for physicians: https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs ⚖️ Learn more about AMA policy and telehealth laws: https://ama-assn.co/DigitalHealth 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter

The hottest day on earth, bird flu outbreak in humans, CDC warning BACTEC alert and new HIV study

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is there a shortage of BD BACTEC bottles? How does bird flu spread to humans? Is there a H5N1 bird flu pandemic? What is the new HIV medicine for 2024? Our guest is American Medical Association Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 📧 Report any supply chain challenges and suspected adverse events due to the shortage of blood culture bottles: deviceshortages@fda.hhs.gov 🩸 CDC HAN 512 for Disruptions in Availability of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTEC Blood Culture Bottles - https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN-00512

Addressing the rising cost of healthcare: The shift to value-based care & value-based care examples

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Why is value-based care important? What are value-based care payment models? How is value-based care measured? What is an example of value-based care? Our guest is Narayana Murali, MD, chief medical officer of Medicine Services at Geisinger Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📺 Watch Dr. Murali's last episode about the benefits of value-based care: https://youtu.be/xYHw9sF9DaA 💰 Download the PDF about best practices for health care payment models: https://ama-assn.co/VBC_payments 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is cultural competence? Why is it important to have diverse physicians? What is patient-centered care? How can you provide culturally competent care? Our guest is Leong Koh, MD, president and CEO of Northwest Permanente. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is a physician wellness program? Why do physician well-being programs matter? Do you need a chief well-being officer? How do you scale a physician wellness program? Our guest is Gaurava Agarwal, MD, chief wellness executive at Northwestern Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Improve physician well-being in your organization through the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Program Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.org/joy 🟣 Start a Scholars of Wellness program in your health system: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2782425 📚 Discover more resources from the AMA, the leader in physician well-being: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/organizational-well-being-journey.pdf 📱 Join the AMA's new physician well-being group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amaphysicianwellbeing 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

H5N1 news, bird flu Colorado outbreak, new bubonic plague case and why COVID is rising again

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is bird flu still a danger? What does avian flu do to humans? Are there still cases of bubonic plague? Is bubonic plague curable? Where is COVID surging? Our guest is the American Medical Association's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccine 📍 Googling "COVID testing near me"? Find where to get COVID test: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_tests 🧪 Wondering how long are COVID tests are good for or do expired COVID tests work? Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_testing 💧 COVID Wastewater data via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://ama-assn.co/COVID_wastewater 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Why do prior authorizations get denied? Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? Why is prior authorization so difficult? How long does prior authorization take? Our guest is American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, MD. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://ama-assn.co/FixPriorAuth 📋 AMA prior authorization survey: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_stats_PDF 📍 Googling "prior authorization laws by state"? Use AMA prior authorization state law chart: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_laws_PDF 📢 AMA prior authorization physician advocacy examples: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_training_PDF 📜 AMA prior authorization model bill: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_legislation_PDF 📊 Access AMA prior authorization legislation resources and research: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_report 📚 AMA prior authorization reform and model legislation: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_reform 🏛️ Stay up to date on AMA efforts to fix prior authorization policy: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_policy 🎞️ Get your CMS final rule prior authorization questions answered, watch: https://youtu.be/uEjV4CWlMJ4?si=QUCmuugnCdfExY2H

AMA Advocacy: Who does the AMA represent and what does the American Medical Association fight for?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What are the goals of the American Medical Association? Is Medicare unsustainable? Do doctors lose money on Medicare patients? What is the AMA position on prior authorization? Our guest is AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📋 AMA prior authorization survey: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_stats_PDF 📍 Googling "prior authorization laws by state"? Use AMA prior authorization state law chart: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_laws_PDF 📢 AMA prior authorization physician advocacy examples: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_training_PDF 📜 AMA prior authorization model bill: https://ama-assn.co/PriorAuth_legislation_PDF 🏛️ Wondering what is scope of practice and why is it important? See AMA fighting scope creep examples: https://ama-assn.co/ScopeExpansion 🗺️ Searching for why do scope of practice laws vary by state? Access free resources and examples of scope creep PDF: https://ama-assn.co/ScopeCreep_PDFs 🛑 AMA efforts to #StopScopeCreep: https://ama-assn.co/ScopeOfPractice Wondering "What does the AMA lobby for"? Check out the AMA Progress Report: https://ama-assn.co/progress_report_PDF ⚖️ AMA efforts on Medicare payment reform: https://ama-assn.co/Medicare 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://ama-assn.co/FixMedicareNow 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter 💪 See how the AMA fights for physicians: https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs

Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

What is the new COVID variant? How many variants are there? How long does long COVID last? How long do COVID GI symptoms last? Which states have bird flu? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccine 📍 Googling "COVID testing near me"? Find where to get COVID test: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_tests 🧪 Wondering how long are COVID tests are good for or do expired COVID tests work? Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_testing 💧 COVID Wastewater data via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://ama-assn.co/COVID_wastewater 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is a new COVID vaccine coming out? Which RSV vaccine is better? Are there new PCV vaccines? Which vaccines can be given together? When is the new flu shot available? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💉 CDC RSV vaccine recommendations: https://ama-assn.co/RSV_vaccine 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 🗺️ Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccine 📍 Googling "COVID testing near me"? Find where to get COVID test kits: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_tests 🧪 Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_testing 💧 COVID Wastewater data via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://ama-assn.co/COVID_wastewater 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

2024 dengue fever outbreak, dengue symptoms, a new study on bird flu in cows and state fair safety

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

What is dengue fever? Is dengue fever deadly? How long does dengue fever last? Can dengue fever kill you? Is dengue fever in Florida? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📍 CDC dengue fever map: https://ama-assn.co/dengue_map 🦟 CDC HAN alert for Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN-00511 🌡️ For CDC dengue management and dengue treatment guidelines: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Dengue 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

Risant Health news, benefits of value-based care and fixing the biggest problems in healthcare today

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What is a value-based care model? Is value-based care the future? How does value-based care work? What is Risant Health and who is buying Cone Health? Our guest is Risant Health CEO Jaewon Ryu, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🎞️ Watch Dr. Ryu’s last episode before Risant Health seals Geisinger acquisition: https://youtu.be/-gng4S2b2LE?si=c80ocUizAyC0shS7 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

Bird flu news today: Avian flu symptoms in humans, CDC H5N1 milk warning and avian influenza vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the cause of bird flu? How does bird flu spread to humans? Is bird flu contagious? What are the symptoms of avian flu in humans? Is milk safe to drink? Our guest is Jay Butler, MD, deputy director for infectious diseases at the CDC. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 🥛 Wondering about bird flu in milk? Visit FDA milk safety: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_milk 🐄 Googling "high path avian influenza"? Get the Avian influenza HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections in Livestock): https://ama-assn.co/FDA_HPAI 💧 Bird flu tracking via CDC wastewater surveillance by state: https://ama-assn.co/H5N1_wastewater 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🔍 Instead of searching "what is bird flu", get clinical information, the latest CDC updates and more AMA resources: https://ama-assn.co/BirdFlu 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

Heat related illness, summer COVID uptick and WHO weight loss drug warning for fake Ozempic online

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

COVID summer surge: Are COVID cases rising? Is there fake semaglutide? Is compounded tirzepatide the same as Mounjaro? Plus latest FDA VRBPAC Meeting 2024 news. Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew ☀️ FEMA heat wave temperature map: https://ama-assn.co/heatwave_map 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_vaccine 📍 Googling "COVID testing near me"? Find where to get COVID test kits: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_tests 🧪 Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://ama-assn.co/COVID_testing 💧 COVID Wastewater data via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://ama-assn.co/COVID_wastewater 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

What is MDPP coverage for Medicare? Why is it important to catch diabetes early? Does Medicare cover A1c for prediabetes? Does Medicare cover diabetes prevention program? Our guest is Colleen Barbero, PhD, MPPA, model lead with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center, and Kate Kirley, MD, MS, director of chronic disease prevention and programs at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🛠️ Access helpful tools for physicians and learn more on how to prevent type 2 diabetes: https://ama-assn.co/prevent_diabetes 🆓 Free diabetes resources for doctors via AMA STEPS Forward® Program (Team-Based Care of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes): https://ama-assn.co/STEPSforward_type2diabetes 📋 Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Expanded Model: https://ama-assn.co/CMS_MDPP 🖥️ For more on Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program supplier and CMS MDPP program details, visit: https://ama-assn.co/MDPPsupplier_PDF 📍 Googling "Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program near me"? Check Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program eligibility and more: https://ama-assn.co/MDPP_eligibility ⚖️ Wondering about AMA legislative efforts and what is the medicare diabetes prevention program? Read more here: https://ama-assn.co/diabetes_prevention 🎞️ Get your CMS final rule prior authorization questions answered, watch: https://youtu.be/uEjV4CWlMJ4?si=QUCmuugnCdfExY2H 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter 💪 See how the AMA fights for physicians: https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs

Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study and PTO for doctors

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How to heal from physician burnout: Can a vacation help with burnout? How much vacation do doctors get? What are risk factors for burnout? Why do physicians leave their jobs? Our guest is Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of Professional Satisfaction, at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🚧 Access AMA's STEPS Forward® Program “Real PTO” for Physicians - Reduce Barriers to Taking Time Off: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSforward_PTOpolicy 📴 JAMA study on Vacation Days Taken, Work During Vacation, and Burnout Among US Physicians: https://ama-assn.co/JAMAstudy_VacationBurnout 🏖️ The physician vacation is surf, sun and EHR. Let’s change that. (Full article): https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_physicianPTO 🧰 Wondering how to assess and measure physician burnout? Get AMA's burnout assessment tool PDF and more, here: https://ama-assn.co/Wellbeing_Program 📋 Access the AMA Organizational Biopsy® PDF: https://ama-assn.co/OrganizationalBiopsy 📊 For more on AMA practice transformation, professional satisfaction and physician burnout research (physician burnout report): https://ama-assn.co/PracticeTransformation_Burnout 💡 AMA EHR burnout resources available: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_EHR 📰 Find heaps more physician wellness articles here: https://ama-assn.co/Wellbeing_resources 🖥️ AMA STEPS Forward burnout (CME physician burnout): https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_Burnout ⏰ Googling "time management for doctors"? Get time saving tips for physicians and earn physician wellness CME: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSforward_SavingTime 🌎 #ACPH2025 The American Conference on Physician Health: https://ama-assn.co/ACPH 🌏 #ICPH2024 International Conference on Physician Health™: https://ama-assn.co/ICPH

Heat wave 2024: Heat stroke vs heat exhaustion symptoms, plus Mpox and bird flu in milk study

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Heat wave safety tips: How long will the heat wave last? What are the first signs of heat exhaustion? Can women get monkeypox? Is there bird flu in milk? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 📍 Searching "mpox vaccine near me"? Use the CDC Mpox Vaccine Locator here: https://ama-assn.co/Mpox_vaccines 💉 Googling "what are the first signs of monkeypox"? Find out more about Mpox rash, testing and treatment: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Mpox 🦠 For more on Mpox clade 1 outbreak, watch: https://youtu.be/Bo4kdm3OZo8?si=_TkCMkfWIHvcU98Q 🥛 Wondering about bird flu in milk? Visit FDA milk safety: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_milk 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN

How the American Medical Association influences policy on value-based care, AI in medicine and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Who can join the AMA? What issues does the AMA fight for? How does the AMA affect healthcare policy? What are AMA Sections? How is the AMA organized? Our guests answer those questions and more at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Adnan Munkarah, MD, is care delivery system president and chief clinical officer at Henry Ford Health System, and Narayana Murali, MD, is chief medical officer of medicine services at Geisinger Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💰 Best practices for healthcare payment models: https://ama-assn.co/VBC_payments 📊 Access data sharing and value-based payment in healthcare via AMA AHIP NAACOS issue value-based care data-sharing guidelines: https://ama-assn.co/VBC_datashare 🥼 AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS): https://ama-assn.co/IPPS 👥 Member groups and AMA Section list: https://ama-assn.co/Sections 🌟 Wondering what are the benefits of being a member of the American Medical Association? Visit: https://ama-assn.co/membership_benefits 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

Avian flu in humans, H5N1 symptoms, mushroom chocolate recall and AMA Annual Meeting 2024 highlights

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

How is bird flu transmitted? Is bird flu dangerous to humans? Are mushroom gummies safe? Why don't edibles list ingredients? What is the new AMA policy on public health? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map 💧 Bird flu tracking via CDC wastewater surveillance by state: https://ama-assn.co/H5N1_wastewater 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🍄 CDC health alert 2024 for Diamond Shruumz-brand products (Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN-00509 📞 Call the Poison Help Line phone number: 1-800-222-1222 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🔍 Looking for AMA policy changes? Use AMA policy search: https://ama-assn.co/PolicyFinder 📜 Get the latest American Medical Association resolutions: https://ama-assn.co/AnnualMeeting_highlights2024 🆕 New AMA policy on public health: https://ama-assn.co/PublicHealth_policy

Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:12:00 +0000

What does the AMA fight for? Why is prior authorization taking so long? What is the scope of practice for the American Medical Association? Our guest is the new president of the AMA, Bruce Scott, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💪 See how the AMA fights for physicians: https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs

AMA Annual Meeting 2024: Advocacy progress on Medicare payment reform, prior authorization and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew, provides an update at the AMA Annual Meeting on the advocacy efforts of the AMA so far this year on the top priorities for physicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🤝 Learn more about grant funding through AMA Scope of Practice Partnership: https://ama-assn.co/SOPP 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter 💪 See how the AMA fights for physicians: https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs

AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, talks burnout, telehealth and augmented intelligence

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the CMS rule for prior authorizations? How is AI changing healthcare? Why is there a shortage of primary care physicians? What are the telehealth billing rules? Our guest is AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🧮 CMS billing guidelines and telehealth CPT codes: https://ama-assn.co/telehealth_CPT 💪 See how the AMA fights for physicians: https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs

Scope of practice in Texas

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 31 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

How to manage scope creep in medicine: What is the Texas scope of practice? What is mid level creep in medicine? What determines the scope of practice for healthcare practitioners? Our guest is Texas Medical Association President G. Ray Callas, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Bird flu in milk: Raw milk vs pasteurized milk, H5N1 symptoms

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

How does bird flu spread to humans? Is raw milk safe to drink? What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans? Are STI rates increasing? Why are STIs on the rise? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How to find reliable health information, weight loss drug research, and GLP-1 side effects

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

What is the most trusted medical information source? Is semaglutide safe? What is the best treatment for obesity? How long can you be on semaglutide for weight loss? Our guest is Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

2024 Mpox news, bird flu raw milk dangers and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

What are the symptoms of Mpox? Who is high risk for monkeypox? Is raw milk illegal? When is Hajj 2024? Are there long term effects of meningococcal disease? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How to improve physician well-being and fix burnout in healthcare

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 20 May 2024 14:20:00 +0000

Why are doctors so burned out? How common is physician burnout? What causes physician burnout? Is physician burnout increasing? Why is physician wellness important? Our guest is chair of the AMA Board of Trustees Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How to prevent data breaches and improve cybersecurity in healthcare

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Top health care cybersecurity issues: Why is healthcare data so valuable to hackers? When is it OK to reuse a password? Why are hospitals vulnerable to cyber attacks? Our guest is Charles Aunger, managing director of technology at Health2047 and founder and CEO of HEAL Security. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

H5N1 news, CDC wastewater surveillance for bird flu, FLiRT variants, and the latest COVID symptoms

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is bird flu spreading in US dairy cows? Is it safe to drink milk? Is COVID going around again? How dangerous is the new COVID variant? Is diarrhea a symptom of COVID? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/data-map-commercial.html 💻 For bird flu news visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm 💧 Bird flu tracking via CDC wastewater surveillance dashboard: https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/wastewater-surveillance/Flu-A-data.html 🐄 Googling "high path avian influenza cattle"? Get the Avian influenza HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections in Livestock): https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/ 🦠 Wondering if there a new COVID vaccine coming out? Get the latest CDC COVID vaccine guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html

Physician burnout solutions: Using AI to improve EHR workflows

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What is the leading cause of physician burnout? What problems can AI solve in health care? Benefits of artificial intelligence in health care: How is AI used in EHR? Our guest is AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew 📚 AMA EHR burnout resources and efforts to reduce physician burnout: https://bit.ly/AMARecoveryPlan_Burnout 🧰 Free EHR toolkit and the AMA Inbox Reduction Checklist PDF available: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/ama-steps-forward/practice-innovation-strategies-ehr-improvements 📒 Access AMA's Taming The EHR Playbook: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/ama-steps-forward/taming-ehr-playbook-resources 🤖 How do doctors use AI? Find more AI in medical field examples here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/augmented-intelligence-medicine ⚖️ Regulations on artificial intelligence in healthcare: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ama-ai-principles.pdf 🌐 Digital health technologies examples: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital

Scope creep in health care: 2024 trends and the latest scope of practice legislation in Mississippi

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What is the purpose of having scope of practice laws? Why do scope of practice laws vary by state? Does scope of practice help regulate the health care field? Our guest is Claude Brunson, MD, MS, executive director of the Mississippi State Medical Association. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew 🏛️ Wondering what is scope of practice and why is it important? Visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/ama-successfully-fights-scope-practice-expansions-threaten 🤝 Learn more about grant funding through AMA's Scope of Practice Partnership: https://www.ama-assn.org/topics/scope-practice-partnership 🗺️ AMA Health Workforce Mapper: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/research/health-workforce-mapper 📚 Access free scope of practice resources here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-key-tools-resources 🛑 AMA efforts to #StopScopeCreep: https://bit.ly/AMARecoveryPlan_ScopeOfPractice

Latest bird flu news, Long Beach tuberculosis outbreak, and CDC Mpox Clade 1 DRC update

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 6 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

When is fentanyl awareness day? Is fentanyl an opioid? What is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder? Fentanyl poisoning: What is fentanyl in? Our guest is Stephen Taylor, MD, MPH, president-elect of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/ 🧰 Access the Opioid Risk Tool PDF: https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/opioidrisktool.pdf 🩹 Essentials of Good Pain Care - A Team-Based Approach - Safely Manage Acute and Chronic Pain: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2702759 💊 Using Opioids Safely - Practical Guidance for Pain Management: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/science-medicine-public-health/interactive/17579512 💻 Looking for more opioid CME credit? AMA EdHub login: https://bit.ly/AMAEdHub 📋 American Society of Addition Medicine opioid use disorder treatment guidelines available: https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines 🗞️ The Journal of Addiction Medicine: https://www.asam.org/publications-resources/the-journal-of-addiction-medicine 🧠 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources and mental health services available at: https://findtreatment.gov/ 📞 Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How to speed up your prior auth process using EHR data exchange

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 3 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What is the new CMS rule for prior authorization? Why do prior authorizations get denied? What are the benefits of electronic health information exchange? Our guest is Philip Oravetz, MD, chief population health officer at Ochsner Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📋 Looking for prior authorization cheat sheet resources? Check out: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/prior-authorization-practice-resources 📺 AMA President Dr. Ehrenfeld explains CMS prior authorization final rule: https://youtu.be/uEjV4CWlMJ4?si=mVsOqLtw_XKOYII- 📰 Read about the changes coming in CMS Interoperability Rule 2026: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/15-billion-win-physicians-prior-authorization 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 📊 Access AMA prior authorization resources and research: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-research-reports 📚 Free prior authorization templates and model legislation: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-reform-resources 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to fix prior authorization: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/advocacy-action-fixing-prior-authorization 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC heat risk initiative, air pollution statistics and the latest news on bird flu in milk

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 1 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Is it too hot outside? What is the CDC doing for climate change? How bad is air pollution right now? What is particle pollution? Is milk safe to drink? Our guest is AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🌐 Wondering if it’s too hot to walk your dog? Check out the CDC’s Heat & Health Tracker: https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/heatTracker/ 💻 Physicians should also check out the CDC’s Clinical Guidance for Heat and Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/hcp/heat-and-people-with-cardiovascular-disease.html 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What is lifestyle medicine? Is lifestyle medicine a medical specialty? What are the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine? What do doctors do when they retire? Our guest is Elizabeth Pegg Frates, MD, president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Get more information on lifestyle medicine board certification via the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine: https://ablm.org/lifestyle-medicine-certification/ 🥼 Wondering what do lifestyle medicine doctors do? Access CME resources from American College of Lifestyle Medicine here: https://lifestylemedicine.org/ 📚 For articles and research on lifestyle diseases, check out the lifestyle medicine journal: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/AJL 🔍 Googling "lifestyle medicine doctors near me"? Visit: https://www.lifestylemedpros.org/home 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Akiko Iwasaki on what causes long COVID, brain fog, the Yale Paxlovid study and long COVID treatments

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

What causes long COVID? Is long COVID dangerous? Who is most likely to get long COVID? Any pediatric long COVID news? What can be done for long term COVID? Our guest is Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale University. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏆 Check out Yale Immunologist Akiko Iwasaki on TIME's Most Influential People 2024: https://time.com/6964230/akiko-iwasaki/ 🔬 Keep up with new COVID research from Iwasaki Lab Yale: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/iwasaki/news/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Preparing for the next pandemic, bird flu outbreak, measles cases and years of life lost statistics

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is there a vaccine for bird flu? Can pets get bird flu? Is America prepared for another pandemic? What is an example of a DALY? Why is global health security important? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Learn more about the US national strategy for countering biological threats, enhancing pandemic preparedness, and achieving global health security USAID: https://www.usaid.gov/global-health/health-areas/global-health-security 🔏 Wondering what are the objectives of the Global Health Security Agenda? Visit United States Agency for International Development for details on the Global Health Security Agenda GHSA: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/security/what-is-ghsa.htm 🌐 For more information on the global pandemic accord: https://www.who.int/news/item/20-03-2024-call-for-urgent-agreement-on-international-deal-to-prepare-for-and-prevent-future-pandemics The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal for the Global burden associated with 85 pathogens in 2019 A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(24)00158-0/fulltext 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The benefits of private practice in medicine and how technology helps physicians

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Is it worth going into private practice? Why do some doctors prefer private practice? What are the pros and cons of private practice? Our guest is Omar Z. Maniya, MD, MBA, CEO, of Maniya Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🧰 Learn how to eliminate inefficiencies in your practice with the AMA's "Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff" tooklit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2757858 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Firearm injury prevention, safety tips and secure storage: Why do pediatricians ask about guns?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Where is the best place to store a firearm? How do you keep guns safe from kids? What is the safest way to store a gun? Can I put a gun safe in my house? Our guest is Lois Lee, MD, MPH, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Boston Children’s Hospital. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of healthcare professionals and safeguard physician well-being. Learn more about physician mental health services at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🧸 Access AAP recommendations on gun safety for kids: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/gun-safety-and-injury-prevention/ 🧰 Get the AAP gun safety toolkit for more resources on gun safety and children: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/gun-safety/ 🟣 For more about the AMA firearm injury prevention task force, watch: https://youtu.be/VYMhjKaUBz0?si=_QOEwCdJacs_rzXg 📢 Read the American Medical Association statement on guns: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-adopts-new-policies-firearm-violence-0 ⚖️ Review AMA policy on firearms (gun violence policy): https://policysearch.ama-assn.org/policyfinder/search/%22Firearms%22/relevant/1/ 🔍 Find AMA policy on kids and guns: https://policysearch.ama-assn.org/policyfinder/detail/%22Firearms%22?uri=%2FAMADoc%2FHOD.xml-0-547.xml 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

What illnesses are going around? RSV, COVID-19, influenza, measles outbreak, plus avian flu news

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Which states have found bird flu in dairy cows? Why is measles coming back? What states are having a measles outbreak? When is respiratory virus season over? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📍 CDC current avian flu map: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/data-map-commercial.html 💻 For CDC bird flu update visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm 📋 Vietnam Reports First Human Infection with Avian Influenza H9N2 Virus: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/spotlights/2023-2024/vietnam-human-infection.htm 📢 CDC issues alert for avian influenza virus and symptoms of bird flu in humans (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00506.asp 🚨 Latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/ 🦠 CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home 🗺️ CDC flu tracker map and weekly FluView Influenza Summary Update: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm 💧 COVID Wastewater data via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html 🧪 Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What are the biggest challenges of medical school? Do medical students struggle with mental health? What are the signs and symptoms of burnout? Brianna Engelson, MD, chief resident of psychiatry at the University of Minnesota, joins us to discuss how when two of her colleagues in medical school died by suicide, she successfully advocated to remove barriers to mental health care in her state. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📑 Are you a medical resident with questions about physician licensing and types of credentialing in healthcare? Check out: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental ✏️ Wondering what does AMA do for medical school students? Learn more at: https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students 💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of healthcare professionals and safeguard physician well-being. Learn more about physician mental health services at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Is Louisiana a healthy state? How does geography affect health care? Why are community health programs important? How is healthcare affected by socioeconomic status? Yvens Laborde, MD, chief community medical officer and medical director of global health education at Ochsner Health, joins for a new episode of the AMA's “What Keeps Me Up” series, where we talk with health care leaders about one thing that’s keeping them up—and what they’re doing about it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 💻 Learn more about AAMC DEI competencies: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/accelerating-change-medical-education/what-new-aamc-competency-requirements-mean-medical 📚 AMA health equity curriculum for residents: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/improve-gme/these-courses-create-health-equity-champions-your-residency-program ℹ️ News from American Medical Association Center for Health Equity: https://www.ama-assn.org/topics/ama-center-health-equity 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC avian flu guidelines, bird flu in eggs, plus TikTok mental health & birth control misinformation

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Bird flu outbreak: Can you get avian flu from eggs? Are pelvic exams under anesthesia legal? Are birth control pills safe? What is the self-diagnosis trend on TikTok? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest updates from the CDC on avian flu in cattle and H5N1 symptoms. Also covering the dangers of TikTok medical advice trends on hormonal contraceptives and the teen mental health crisis. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/data-map-commercial.html 💻 For Bird flu news today visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm 🐓 Googling "is bird flu dangerous to humans"? Check out: https://youtu.be/xjVtFYIR3wE?si=uXaTDJ5NatZA8Yao 📢 CDC issues alert for avian influenza virus and symptoms of bird flu in humans (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00506.asp 🚨 Latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/ 💊 For more information on FDA approved OTC birth control pill #Opill watch: https://youtu.be/f3k5B6XI0Y8?si=yI_S31j5-U50wYuW 🧠 Looking for teen mental health resources? Details on how doctors can help parents talk to teens about social media: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/how-physicians-can-help-parents-address-kids-social-media-use 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

What is medical credentialing and why is it important? What questions should be asked about mental health? Is mental health treatment becoming less stigmatized? Our guests are Steven Defossez, MD, vice president of clinical integration at the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, and Stefanie Simmons, MD, chief medical officer for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏆 Read more about 2 big wins on physician credentialing that support well-being: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/2-big-wins-physician-credentialing-will-support-well-being 🪪 AMA resources for doctors and Debunking Regulatory Myths on The Joint Commission and Federation of State Medical Boards #FSMB credentialing: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental 📑 Are you a medical resident with questions about physician licensing and types of credentialing in healthcare? Check out: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental 📇 Access AMA physician profiles and credentialing services: https://amacredentialingservices.org/ 💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more about physician mental health services at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

What is the main purpose of AMA? Why is health care legislation important? Do physicians need organized medicine? What does the AMA do—and why is the AMA important? Our guests are AMA President-Elect Bruce Scott, MD, and AMA Board of Trustees Member Bobby Mukkamala, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Can avian flu spread to humans? Is meningococcal disease deadly? Are TB cases on the rise? Who should get Mpox vaccine? Are measles still around? Our guest is AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm 🐓 More information on avian flu reporting: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/index.htm 📊 What is the new CDC report on TB: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/statistics/default.htm 📖 Facts about tuberculosis: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/basics/default.htm 📢 CDC issues alert for meningococcal infections (Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00505.asp 🚨 Latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/ 📍 Googling "mpox vaccine near me"? Use the CDC Mpox Vaccine Locator here: https://npin.cdc.gov/web-tools/mpox-vaccine-locator 💉 Updated CDC Mpox vaccine recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/vaccines/vaccine-recommendations.html 🔍 CDC measles cases and surveillance: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html 📋 CDC measles fact sheet PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/Measles-fact-sheet-508.pdf 🦠 Wondering "how does measles spread" or curious "is measles deadly"? Watch: https://youtu.be/HaPs_HNFoB0?si=byg9vdQzF1YMjgsu 🌎 Measles outbreak 2024: Where is measles most common? Track measles cases worldwide: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/measles/data/global-measles-outbreaks.html 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Why is access to health care important? What are the effects of food insecurity on health? What are the benefits of a diverse workforce in health care? Our guest is Ketul Patel, CEO, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and President, Northwest Region of CommonSpirit. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Diversity Leaders in Healthcare: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/awards/2023-top-25-diversity-leaders-ketul-patel 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CMS final rule 2024: The AMA prior authorization win and the pros and cons of prior authorization

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is the new CMS rule for prior authorization? What is the CMS rule for interoperability? What triggers a prior authorization? Is prior authorization good or bad? Our guest is Jack Resneck, MD, immediate past president of the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📋 CMS final rule 2024 fact sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/advancing-interoperability-and-improving-prior-authorization-processes-proposed-rule-cms-0057-p-fact 📺 AMA President Dr. Ehrenfeld explains CMS prior authorization final rule: https://youtu.be/uEjV4CWlMJ4?si=mVsOqLtw_XKOYII- 📰 Read about the changes coming in CMS Interoperability Rule 2026: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/15-billion-win-physicians-prior-authorization 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 📊 Access AMA prior authorization resources and research: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-research-reports 📚 Free prior authorization templates and model legislation: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-reform-resources 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to fix prior authorization: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/advocacy-action-fixing-prior-authorization 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Applications of AI in health care: Augmented intelligence vs artificial intelligence in medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Benefits of AI in health care: How is AI used by doctors? What is augmented intelligence? How are LLMs used in medicine? What is ambient AI for medical documentation? Our guest is Vincent Liu, MD, MS, chief data officer, at The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🧠 Wondering what is the difference between augmented intelligence and artificial intelligence in health care? Check out: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/augmented-intelligence-medicine 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and US life expectancy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Measles outbreak 2024: Why is measles on the rise? Can bacteria in dental plaque cause colon cancer? CDC measles update, new leading causes of death and colon cancer. Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🔍 CDC measles cases and surveillance: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html 📋 CDC measles fact sheet PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/Measles-fact-sheet-508.pdf 🦠 Wondering "how does measles spread" or curious "is measles deadly"? Watch: https://youtu.be/HaPs_HNFoB0?si=byg9vdQzF1YMjgsu 🌎 Measles outbreak 2024: Where is measles most common? Track measles cases worldwide: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/measles/data/global-measles-outbreaks.html 📢 CDC issues alert for measles on the rise in the US and the global measles outbreak (Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks - Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00504.asp 🚨 Latest CDC health alert 2024 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/ 📬 Subscribe to the new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) CDC newsletter: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/newsletter/cmo/index2024.html 📰 Read the latest from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry, MD, MPH: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/newsletter/cmo/2024/Feb_2024.html 📧 Send questions and feedback on the CDC MMWR newsletter to: mmwrcommunications@cdc.gov 🔬 Fusobacterium nucleatum colorectal cancer study published in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07182-w 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Match Day 2024 results: NRMP match rates by specialty and SOAP match statistics

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2024? What happens if you don't match? Our guest is Jeanette Calli, chief of Match Operations, at the National Resident Matching Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Read more about 2024 Match results: https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/inside-match-day-2024-nearly-39000-matches-and-some-surprises 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

SXSW conference 2024 recap: How will AI impact healthcare in the future?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How can AI improve healthcare? What is an example of AI affecting healthcare? What is the most significant barrier to AI in healthcare? At SXSW 2024, AMA president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, moderated a panel that addressed these questions and more. Dr. Ehrenfeld joins us today to share key takeaways from the panel's discussion and healthcare trends at SXSW. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. SXSW panels 2024: Listen to Dr. Ehrenfeld's panel, "AI, Health Care, and the Strange Future of Medicine": https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/events/PP145624 2024 South by Southwest physician panel with Dr. Ehrenfeld includes: Claire Novorol, MD, ADA Health Mark Sendak, MD, Duke Institute For Health Innovation Alex Stinard, MD, Envision Healthcare 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Measles outbreak 2024, why measles is back in the US, and FDA approved OTC birth control pills

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Why is there an outbreak of measles? How do I know if I had the measles vaccine? When will Opill be available? Can you test for colon cancer without colonoscopy? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🔍 CDC measles surveillance: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html 📋 CDC measles fact sheet PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/Measles-fact-sheet-508.pdf 🦠 Wondering "how do measles spread" or curious about the mortality rate of measles? Watch: https://youtu.be/HaPs_HNFoB0?si=byg9vdQzF1YMjgsu 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Paxlovid and measles outbreak news, plus MMR shot & RSV vaccine for babies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

When did COVID start in the US? Should I take Paxlovid? What is the COVID death toll? Where is the measles outbreak? Is measles eliminated in the US? What is the RSV vaccine recommendations for children? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📋 CDC guidelines for RSV in infants and young children: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/high-risk/infants-young-children.html 💊 Find COVID-19 medications near you: https://treatments.hhs.gov/ 🧰 ASPR COVID Treatment Locator Tool for doctors and health care providers: https://aspr.hhs.gov/COVID-19/Therapeutics/updates/Pages/important-update-11March2024.aspx 📧 Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response email contact: COVID19.Therapeutics@hhs.gov 🔍 CDC website for the New Vaccine Surveillance Network: https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/nvsn/index.html 🧪 Do COVID tests expire? Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians with Todd Askew

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What physicians need to know about the Change Healthcare cyber security incident including financial support from CMS, AMA advocacy efforts and when service might be restored. Our guest is American Medical Association Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Stay up to date on the latest Change Healthcare news: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/change-healthcare-cyber-outage 🧰 Find out how to prevent cyber attacks on private practice and use U.S. Department of Health and Human Services #HHS Security Risk Assessment Tool: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/physician-cybersecurity 🔐 Can EHR systems be hacked? Learn more about health IT and medical cybersecurity: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/medical-cybersecurity-patient-safety-issue 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Increase practice efficiency with EHR inbox management and prescription refill strategies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

How to improve EHR implementation and documentation efficiency with time-saving strategies for physicians and resources to reduce physician burnout. Our guest is Marie Brown, MD, MACP, director of Practice Redesign at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📅 Register for the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp (Sept. 23-24, 2024): https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/saving-time-practice-innovation-boot-camp 📖 Learn more about the strategies Dr. Brown shared in the Saving Time Playbook: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2813034 💻 Visit AMA STEPS Forward® to access all the AMA’s practice efficiency resources: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC changes COVID isolation guidelines and COVID vaccine dose schedule with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New USPSTF screening guidelines for anxiety, plus PrEP, depression and hypertension in pregnancy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is a preventive screening? Does USPSTF screen for mental health? What are the best preventive screenings? Plus, why an anxiety screening for adults is now recommended. Our guest is Michael Barry, MD, chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🧠 USPSTF anxiety screening tool PDF: https://uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/files/uspstf-2023-year-in-review.pdf 🆕 Check the latest U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations at: https://uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics 🗣️ US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on screening for speech and language delay and disorders in children: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2814124 📓 Access The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA website): https://jamanetwork.com/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC studies on Long COVID cognitive impairment and excessive alcohol use

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

How often should seniors get COVID boosters? Does brain fog decrease IQ? Latest ACIP meeting recap, brain fog and IQ, how alcohol affects your health, plus ultra processed food study. Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🧪 Do COVID tests expire? Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 📬 Searching "where can I get a COVID test" or "where to get free COVID test kits"? Free government COVID test kits by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How DC prior authorization reform improved patient care by changing pre-authorization requirements

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is the prior authorization legislation in DC? Is prior authorization good or bad? How does prior authorization work? How can I speed up my prior authorization? Our guest is Susanne Bathgate, MD, past president of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 📊 Access AMA data reports and prior authorization research: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-research-reports 📚 Free prior authorization reform resources and model legislation: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-reform-resources 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to reform prior auth: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/advocacy-action-fixing-prior-authorization 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Norovirus outbreak: Is there a stomach bug going around?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

How long does Norovirus last? How to treat a stomach virus, current measles outbreak in Florida, a new study on Long COVID symptoms and causes of brain fog. Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Recent cyber attacks, ransomware trends and cybersecurity threats for doctors with Charles Aunger

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is cyber security in the health care industry? How common are ransomware attacks on hospitals? How is AI used in cyber security? The impact of cyber attacks on health care and more insights from our guest Charles Aunger, managing director of technology, at Health2047. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🧰 Find out how to prevent cyber attacks on private practice and use U.S. Department of Health and Human Services #HHS Security Risk Assessment Tool: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/physician-cybersecurity 🔐 Can EHR systems be hacked? Learn more about health IT and medical cybersecurity: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/medical-cybersecurity-patient-safety-issue 💻 For more on HEAL Security and the Healthcare Cybersecurity Annual Checkup 2023, visit: https://healsecurity.com/cognitive-cybersecurity-intelligence-for-the-healthcare-sector/ 📰 Get the latest news on Health2047: https://www.ama-assn.org/topics/health2047 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

ChatGPT in medical education: Generative AI and the future of artificial intelligence in health care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Why should AI be in classrooms? How do you integrate AI into a curriculum? AI tools for medical education, using AI in medical training and how AI can help you study. Our guest is Marc Triola, MD, associate dean of education informatics and director of the Institute for Innovations in Medical Education at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🧠 Check out AMA's ChangeMedEd®️ Initiative: https://bit.ly/AMA_ChangeMedEd 📰 Read more about the potential of AI in education and the future of AI in medical field: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/changemeded-initiative/how-chatgpt-could-help-medical-students-learn-fast-track 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Are there new CDC guidelines for COVID and how did the bubonic plague start in Oregon?

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Has the CDC updated COVID guidelines? How long do you have to quarantine? Can adults catch measles? Is the bubonic plague still around? More on: CDC 5 day isolation, measles transmission, Oregon bubonic plague case, plus Alaskapox virus. Out guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ⏰ CDC isolation calculator: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html 🧪 Do COVID tests expire? Check #FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 📬 Searching "where can I get a COVID test" or "where to get free COVID test kits"? Free government COVID test kits by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🔍 CDC measles surveillance: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html 📋 CDC measles fact sheet PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/Measles-fact-sheet-508.pdf 🦠 Wondering "how do measles spread" or curious about the mortality rate of measles? Watch: https://youtu.be/HaPs_HNFoB0?si=byg9vdQzF1YMjgsu 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Maternal mortality solutions: Remote blood pressure monitoring for pregnant and postpartum patients

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Why is maternal mortality so high in the US? How do you treat pregnancy-induced hypertension? How at-home blood pressure readings can reduce maternal mortality. Our guest is Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, head of women's services at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. Dr. Gillispie-Bell also discusses proposed legislation to increase access to remote monitoring tools for pregnant patients and why this federal support is so important. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ❤️ Read how measuring blood pressure at home during pregnancy can help reduce maternal mortality: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/how-digitally-enabled-care-can-improve-postpartum-outcomes 🚼 Learn more about Ochsner's Connected MOM (Maternity Online Monitoring) program / initiative: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/qa-how-ochsner-health-gives-moms-digital-connection-care 🏛️ Support the Connected MOM Act: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2024-nac-action-kit-connected-mom-act.pdf 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

How the AMA is addressing the most significant problems facing doctors in medicine today: Medicare payment reform, fixing prior authorization, reducing physician burnout, as well as making healthcare technology an asset not a burden. AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew joins AMA CXO Todd Unger for a live chat at this year's National Advocacy Conference. 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ ❓ Check out AMA's Medicare Basics series to get all your Medicare questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics 💸 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://medicare-reform.ama-assn.org/ 🆓 Wondering what is the Medicare cut for 2024? Medicare resources for doctors and Medicare PDF free download: https://fixmedicarenow.org/resources 📰 For the latest Medicare news, visit: https://fixmedicarenow.org/news 🌟 Learn more about the Physician Grassroots Network and become a #VIP - Very Influential Physician: https://physiciansgrassrootsnetwork.org/vip 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🥼 Check out the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The latest long COVID news, rising flu cases and funding for gun violence prevention research

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Is it flu season right now? Is long COVID dangerous? In this episode: long COVID in children and how the number one cause of child death in the US lacks clinical research funding. Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data : https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home 🗺️ CDC flu tracker map and weekly FluView Influenza Summary Update: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm 💧 COVID Wastewater data via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html 🔬 New long COVID study data from American Academy of Pediatrics journal on Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in Children: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2023-062570/196606/Postacute-Sequelae-of-SARS-CoV-2-in-Children 💉 Searching for "COVID vaccine near me", "flu shots near me" or wondering "is it too late to get the flu shot"? It's not! Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 📬 Wondering "where can I get a free COVID test"? Free COVID-19 tests by mail still available, USPS order free COVID test kits: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🧪 Check FDA COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 🥼 CDC Chief Medical Officer, Debra Houry, MD, MPH previous episode available here: https://youtu.be/kErhUXLo8UA?si=MZ-qvMXDBG5ZMw6A 📈 CDC gun violence statistics and firearm violence prevention research: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/firearms/index.html 💻 #AMAEdHub Firearm Safety, Injury Treatment and Risk Factors CME course: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/course/316 🟣 Learn more about AMA gun violence prevention advocacy: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/ama-task-force-confront-health-care-crisis-gun-violence 📺 Chair of the AMA Gun Violence Task Force discusses what can be done to reduce gun violence: https://youtu.be/nDCQeSGKtLY?si=FseiZe89PEwwbFiA ❤️‍🩹 Learn more about firearm safety, suicide prevention and how to stop gun violence: https://youtu.be/aZmbv9XCZNs?si=a5XObOh7i73qqWB8 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Should AI be used in health care? Risks, regulations, ethics and benefits of AI in medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

How is AI used in the medical field? Who regulates AI in healthcare? In this episode: how AI is disrupting healthcare and patient data privacy. Our guest is Stephen Parodi, MD, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ⚖️ Learn more about AMA policy and guidelines for AI in medicine: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ama-ai-principles.pdf 📊 How do doctors feel about AI? Find out in the AMA Augmented Intelligence Research (AI in healthcare PPT): https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/physician-ai-sentiment-report.pdf 🗞️ For more AMA AI in healthcare articles visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/augmented-intelligence-medicine 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Syphilis symptoms and causes, Bicillin shortage, cancer cases rise, and why sitting is so bad for us

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Why are syphilis cases on the rise? In this episode: what doctors need to know about syphilis transmission, how to treat syphilis, plus congenital syphilis. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also shares the latest cancer statistics, why cancer cases are on the rise and tips to reduce the harmful effects of sitting. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💊 Sexually Transmitted Infections #STI CDC Treatment Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/default.htm 🚼 For more on congenital syphilis treatment and babies born with syphilis, watch: https://youtu.be/CG3HIYVYadw?si=ufH2ByNvthLno1gJ&t=544 📈 2022 CDC STI Surveillance Report: https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2022/default.htm 🦠 Who is most affected by syphilis? For more on how is syphilis spread and what populations are affected by syphilis, see CDC STDs fact sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm 🪑 New study on the side effects of sitting, read Occupational Sitting Time, Leisure Physical Activity, and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2814094 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Augmented intelligence: Pros and cons of AI in health care and clinical workflow optimization

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

How can AI improve health care? In this episode: successful implementation of telehealth, improving medical office workflow and the future of healthcare technology. Our guest is the AMA's new vice president of Digital Health Innovations, Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, who also discusses why physicians must be involved in the development of the tools they use and how the AMA is working to make technology an asset to physicians and not a burden. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📲 Learn how to create a telehealth program, get telehealth best practice guidelines, and more from the AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/telehealth-implementation-playbook-overview 💻 How to improve administrative workflows in clinical practice: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/these-4-workflow-changes-help-cut-burnout-45 📊 How do doctors feel about AI? Find out in the AMA Augmented Intelligence Research report: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/physician-ai-sentiment-report.pdf 🌐 AMA Physician Innovation Network (PIN): https://innovationmatch.ama-assn.org/ 🎓 AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/ama-steps-forward/ama-steps-forward-innovation-academy 🥼 AMA efforts on reducing physician burnout: https://bit.ly/AMARecoveryPlan_Burnout 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

PFAS health effects and CDC guidelines on how to reduce PFAS exposure with Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Where do PFAS come from? Can you get rid of PFAS in your body? In this episode, the CDC covers PFAS products, forever chemicals in food, how to avoid PFAS and what physicians need to know about PFAS symptoms. Our guest is Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH, the director for the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dr. Bernstein also shares guidelines for physicians on when to test for perfluoroalkyl, or, per- and polyfluorinated substances, PFAS in patients and how PFAS exposure can be harmful. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 ATSDR PFAS clinical guidance: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/resources/pfas-information-for-clinicians.html 🚼 More on how PFAS affects babies, PFAS breastfeeding side effects and contaminants in breast milk (PDF): https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/docs/PFAS-Breastfeeding-H.pdf 🚰 EPA Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/drinking-water-health-advisories-pfoa-and-pfos 💧 EPA PFAS regulations and Safe Drinking Water Act information: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa 🔍 National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine NASEM Guidance on PFAS Exposure: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26156/guidance-on-pfas-exposure-testing-and-clinical-follow-up 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How to prevent measles, who should take Paxlovid, plus the latest research on COVID and pregnancy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

How is measles spread? In this episode: MMR vaccine age, signs of measles, new studies on maternal COVID vaccination, who should get Paxlovid, and chronic COVID-19. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares what doctors need to know about why measles cases are on the rise both here and abroad. Also a look at COVID vaccination during pregnancy and its positive impact on newborns, as well as new research data on the long-term effects of COVID known as "chronic COVID". American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 CDC measles cases and outbreaks: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html 📋CDC measles fact sheet PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/Measles-fact-sheet-508.pdf 🚼 New COVID 19 pregnancy study - Respiratory distress in SARS-CoV-2 exposed uninfected neonates followed in the COVID Outcomes in Mother-Infant Pairs (COMP) Study in Nature Communications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-44549-5 💊 NIH website for Paxlovid drug interactions: https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/therapies/antivirals-including-antibody-products/ritonavir-boosted-nirmatrelvir--paxlovid-/paxlovid-drug-drug-interactions/ 🔬 New study in Science Translational Medicine on SARS-CoV-2 viral clearance and evolution varies by type and severity of immunodeficiency: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adk1599 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

What value-based care is and why everyone is talking about it with Maria Ansari, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

What is value-based care? Interest in value-based care is at an all-time high. This episode gives an overview of this payment model and explores what's driving this growing interest in it and where the conversation about value-based care is headed in 2024. Our guest is Maria Ansari, MD, CEO and executive director at The Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Ansari also provides insights into barriers to adoption for value-based care and the culture an organization needs to maintain a long-term commitment to value-based care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CMS prior authorization final rule explained with AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

AMA advocacy scores a big win for prior authorization reform with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Final Prior Authorization and Interoperability Rule (CMS-0057-F). AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to break down the three reasons why this final rule is so important for patients and physicians and how it is expected to save practices $15 billion over the next decade. Plus, what’s ahead for AMA advocacy efforts on prior authorization reform in 2024. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🆕 AMA President Dr. Ehrenfeld on $15 billion win for physicians to improve patient care: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/patients-physicians-score-important-win-prior-authorization-rule 📰 Read about the changes coming in CMS Interoperability Rule 2026: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/15-billion-win-physicians-prior-authorization 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 📊 Access AMA reports and prior authorization research: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-research-reports 📚 Free prior authorization reform resources and model legislation: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-reform-resources 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to fix prior authorization: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/advocacy-action-fixing-prior-authorization 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New long COVID study results, a possible Paxlovid alternative, and RSV vaccine updates for babies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

A check-in on COVID, flu and RSV cases, and an overview of new COVID and Long Covid studies. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, reports that the tripledemic wave is declining, but vaccination levels for COVID, flu and RSV among adults are still low. Plus, continued supply issues for the RSV vaccine for children, administration errors for the RSV vaccine, and two new studies that could inform future treatments for COVID and Long COVID. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💧 Wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html 💉 Searching for "free COVID vaccine near me" or "where to get flu shot"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 💊 New England Journal of Medicine "Oral Simnotrelvir for Adult Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Covid-19": https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2301425 🔬 American Association for the Advancement of Science Magazine study on Immune damage in Long COVID—Links between the complement and coagulation systems could lead to Long Covid therapies: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adn1077 🌡️ Patient experiencing vaccine side effects and adverse effects following vaccination? Visit Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System VAERS website: https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html 🗺️ CDC flu map FluView Weekly US Map and Influenza Summary Update: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm 🦠 Looking for "covidtests.gov free tests"? Free home COVID test kits by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🧪 Wondering "do expired COVID tests work"? Check COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

AI in medicine, new therapeutics for Alzheimer's and GLP-1 for weight loss with JAMA editor-in-chief

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

JAMA Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, joins to discuss what’s ahead for the publication and medicine as a whole in 2024. Dr. Bibbins-Domingo shares goals and key initiatives for JAMA in the new year and discusses what the biggest trends in medicine will be in 2024. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎙Listen to the latest JAMA podcasts: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/publications-newsletters/ama-podcasts 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

What does Medicare cost: How physician pay cuts in 2024 impact patient care with Alice Coombs, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The real-world consequences of declining Medicare physician payment. From, 2001 to 2023, Medicare payment has declined 26% when adjusted for inflation. Alice Coombs, an anesthesiologist and internist at Virginia Commonwealth University Health joins to discuss the ways this underpayment impacts physicians and patient care, including longer wait times and less access to care. Dr. Coombs also shares how physicians can advocate for change based on her experience as the president of the Medical Society of Virginia. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ ❓ Check out AMA's Medicare Basics series to get all your Medicare questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics 💸 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://medicare-reform.ama-assn.org/ 🆓 Wondering what is the Medicare cut for 2024? Medicare resources for doctors and Medicare PDF free download: https://fixmedicarenow.org/resources 📰 For the latest Medicare news, visit: https://fixmedicarenow.org/news 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

COVID surge 2024, Wegovy side effect study and using AI in medicine with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

An update on the surge of COVID and other respiratory diseases in the US and across the world. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the JN.1 variant that’s driving this surge and explains how it compares to the Omicron surge. Plus, the latest prescription trends in weight-less drugs like Ozempic and whether or not Ozempic and Wegovy have a side effect of suicidal ideation. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 Looking for COVID vaccine news or wondering how to cure COVID? Get CDC COVID vaccine guidelines, the JN.1 variant COVID symptoms 2024, plus the latest on COVID medications and Paxlovid rebound, watch: https://youtu.be/Co6dQKxzSwQ?si=DswJoTa55uLwvQWG 💧 Wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html 💉 Searching for "COVID shots near me", "flu vaccine near me" or wondering "is it too late to get the flu shot"? It's not! Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 📬 Free COVID tests by mail still available, USPS order free COVID test kits: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🧪 Check expired COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 🔬 Nature Medicine study "Association of semaglutide with risk of suicidal ideation in a real-world cohort": https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02672-2 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Flu shot, Mpox, COVID and RSV vaccines: New ACIP and CDC adult immunization schedule 2024

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Breaking down the new schedule of adult vaccines from the CDC and the recommendations for the COVID, RSV, Mpox vaccines and more. AMA ACIP liaison and AMA’s immediate past board chair, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, joins to discuss what has changed and what physicians and patients need to know. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🆕 For new recommended vaccines for adults, access the 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule by Age: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html 💉 Need the 2024 vaccine schedule for children? CDC's Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html 🌡️ Patient experiencing vaccine side effects and adverse effects following vaccination? Visit Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System VAERS website: https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, joins us for the first episode in our new “What Keeps Me Up” series, where we talk with health care leaders about the one thing that’s keeping them up and what they’re doing about it. Bill shares his concerns about the challenges facing the health care workforce and talks about the investments and innovations Sanford Health is making to address those challenges. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏥 Learn about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🆙 Check out more on Sanford Rises: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/draw-physician-talent-sanford-health-helps-doctors-excel 📺 Interested in solutions to rural health issues? Check out "Medical innovation in rural health care with Geisinger Health System & Sanford Health": https://youtu.be/VX7ojkZW9rs?si=U0oNvdauKz6KnNEK 🏆 What is the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program? Find out at: https://bit.ly/AMA_JoyInMedicine 💪 Sanford Health recognized for promoting clinician well-being: https://news.sanfordhealth.org/awards/ama-honors-sanford-health-for-promoting-clinician-well-being/ 💻 Apply for the 2024 AMA Joy in Medicine program: https://ama-assn.org/joyinmedicine 🎙Listen to AMA President Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld discuss physician burnout causes and cures at rural health summit: https://news.sanfordhealth.org/podcast/ama-president-offers-rx-for-workforce-resilience/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New COVID variant JN.1 symptoms, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and Hydroxychloroquine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A look at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s unique partnership with The Cherokee Nation. Natasha Bray, DO, dean of OSUCOM at the Cherokee Nation, joins to share how this innovative partnership came to life and the impact it’s expected to have in the local community. Dr. Bray details the unique clinical training students receive and why it’s important for physicians to truly understand the communities they serve. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📺 Check out AMA's Prioritizing Equity series on Advocating for Change in Native Health Policy: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/prioritizing-equity-video-series-advocating-change-native-health 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Chair-Elect to the AMA Board of Trustees Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, joins to discuss the AMA’s position on scope of practice in 2024. Dr. Suk breaks down the difference in training between physicians and other members of the care team and the role each play. Plus, why physicians should lead the care team and barriers to physician-led care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan ❤️‍🩹 AMA efforts to #StopScopeCreep: https://bit.ly/AMARecoveryPlan_ScopeOfPractice 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 2 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The very real—and potentially deadly—consequences of prior authorization on patients. Fumiko Chino, MD, a radiation oncologist, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins to break down the impact of prior authorization on cancer care patients. Dr. Chino shares harrowing stories of her own and the findings of her new study in JAMA, “The Patient Experience of Prior Authorization for Cancer Care.” American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🔍 Read "The Patient Experience of Prior Authorization for Cancer Care" on JAMA Network Open, here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2810824 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to fix prior authorization: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/advocacy-action-fixing-prior-authorization 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In the final AMA Update episode of 2023, American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger reflects on this year of rebuilding and the key accomplishments of the AMA Recovery Plan for America's Physicians. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Ozempic for weight loss, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Tips to stay safe this holiday season from COVID, flu and RSV, plus a look at some of the biggest stories over the last week and throughout year. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the new bill that would cancel the 2024 Medicare payment cuts for physicians, the FDA-approved sickle cell disease treatments, the CDC health alert about Rock Mountain spotted fever, the latest weight-loss drug trends and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 Free COVID test kits by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🗣 Take action now! Contact your representatives about H.R.6683 - Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023: https://fixmedicarenow.org/take-action?vvsrc=%2FCampaigns%2F108965%2FRespond 💸 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/ ❓ Get all your Medicare fee schedule questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🧪 Wondering "can I use an expired COVID test"? Check FDA COVID test expiration extension at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 💉 For more info on at-home COVID tests, expired COVID-19 test accuracy, and RSV vaccine recommendations, watch: https://youtu.be/zmgZVum8H-w?si=cC0XltvJwpxZjho_ 🔬Access the Journal of the American Medical Association online to read "Continued Treatment With Tirzepatide for Maintenance of Weight Reduction in Adults With Obesity", here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812936 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

AMA President shares how the AMA will never stop #FightingForDocs

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

AMA president, Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to discuss the AMA’s key accomplishments in 2023 and the organization’s priorities for 2024. Dr. Ehrenfeld breaks down the key wins this year on reforming Medicare payment, reducing burnout and fixing prior-authorization, and why these priorities are only more urgent in 2024. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ⚖️ Take action now! Contact your representatives about H.R.6683 - Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023: https://fixmedicarenow.org/take-action?vvsrc=/Campaigns/108965/Respond 🏛️ Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://bit.ly/AMA_FixMedicareNow 💸 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/ ❓ Get all your Medicare fee schedule questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://bit.ly/AMA_FixPriorAuth 🏆 What is the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program? Find out at: https://bit.ly/AMA_JoyInMedicine 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Following National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the CDC shares what physicians and patients need to know about the disease. Lisa McGuire, PhD, lead epidemiologist at the CDC, discusses the importance of catching Alzheimer’s early, its risk factors and barriers to make Alzheimer’s screening more pervasive in primary care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Learn more about the types of dementia and causes of Alzheimer's disease on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm 📚 Access CDC resources for signs of dementia and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease: https://nccd.cdc.gov/DPH_HBRC/ 🧠 For more on memory loss and chronic health conditions, visit CDC's Healthy Body, Healthier Brain: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/healthy-body-brain.html 🏥 Check out BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection and Diagnosis: https://bolddementiadetection.org/early-detection-of-dementia/ 🔍 Physician resources on Alzheimer's disease management and research on cognitive assessment toolkit in primary care available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374028263_Developing_a_cognitive_assessment_toolkit_for_primary_care_qualitative_assessment_of_providers'_needs_and_perceptions_of_usability_in_clinical_practice 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Program signaling tips and strategies for residency applications with Kathleen Kashima, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The most common questions medical students have about preference signaling in residency applications—answered. Kathleen Kashima, PhD, senior associate dean of students, at University of Illinois College of Medicine provides an overview of residency program signaling and how students can best use it to stand out. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏫 Residency Programs Participating in Program Signaling: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/residency-programs-participating-program-signaling 🥼 Specialties Participating in Program Signaling for the 2024 ERAS® Application Season: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/myeras-application-and-program-signaling-2023-24#SpecialtiesParticipating 💻 2024 ERAS® Application Season Program Signaling: https://connect.aamc.org/resourcelibraries/2024erasprogramsignaling 🌐 AAMC MyERAS login: https://myeras.aamc.org/myeras-web/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The latest developments on respiratory virus season, including COVID and the flu. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest case counts, tips to protect yourself, why the COVID vaccination rate is so low, and a new government program that provides free COVID testing and treatment. Plus, an overview of everything we know about the rise of respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, in China and the US. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💧 Wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html 💊 Learn more about the Home Test to Treat program: https://www.test2treat.org/ 🦠 Free COVID tests by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

A new bill at the federal level, called the GOLD Card Act of 2023, has the potential to fix prior authorization. One of the co-sponsors of the bill, Michael Burgess, MD, Congressman (R-Texas), joins to discuss the GOLD Card Act and what the bill means for physicians and their patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to fix prior authorization: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/advocacy-action-fixing-prior-authorization 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Away rotations play an important role in the clinical education of medical students. Mark Meyer, MD, senior associate dean for Student Affairs, at University of Kansas School of Medicine, joins to provide an overview of away rotations and discuss their benefits and the impact they can have on residency applications, matching and students' free time and finances. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Visit https://bit.ly/AMA_FREIDA for access to FREIDA, the AMA’s Residency & Fellowship Database, our “Road to Residency” video series and other helpful content. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in China

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the latest vaccine news including why now is still a great time to get the flu vaccine and how your mood could impact how effective the flu vaccine is. She also discuss the latest rise in COVID-19 cases and the particularly hard impact COVID and RSV are having on children this year. Plus, key takeaways from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen’s Congressional testimony and details about the CDC’s upcoming webinar with the AMA on respiratory virus season. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Register for AMA's fireside chat with CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen & NCIRD Director Dr. Demetre Daskalakis on the fall and winter respiratory virus season: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/18835087 💉 CDC resources and toolkit for National Influenza Vaccination Week available at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/index.htm 💧 New wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html 📊 Visit RespVaxView for CDC COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccination dashboards: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/respvaxview/ 🦠 Free COVID tests by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Prior authorization plays a major role in physician burnout. Joining to break down the big impact of this administrative burden is Marilyn Heine, MD, a member of the AMA Board of Trustees and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Heine discusses the rise of prior authorization and the growing physician shortage, and shares her own prior authorization horror stories. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📊 Access AMA reports and prior authorization research: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-research-reports 📚 Free prior authorization reform resources and model legislation: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-reform-resources 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to fix prior authorization: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/advocacy-action-fixing-prior-authorization 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The latest long COVID research on symptoms, testing and treatments with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Leading long COVID researcher, Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, sterling professor of immunobiology at Yale University, joins to provide an update on the latest long COVID studies and clinical trials—and what their findings mean for physicians and patients. Dr. Iwasaki discusses what we know now about the causes of long COVID, the ongoing challenges with diagnosing it and the timeline for potential treatments. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎞️ Watch Dr. Iwasaki's previous episode here: https://youtu.be/kONtiiHsbPw?si=TMIr95DMfvuYDF3f 🔬 Distinguishing features of long COVID identified through immune profiling published in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06651-y 📰 Scientists Offer a New Explanation for Long Covid New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/health/long-covid-serotonin.html 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

COVID variants, free at-home test kits and China respiratory issues with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest on China's pneumonia outbreak and mysterious wave of respiratory infections. Also covering updates for flu season, COVID trends, and RSV surges. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📊 Visit RespVaxView for CDC COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccination dashboards: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/respvaxview/ 🦠 Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests mailed to you: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🧪 Check OTC COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 🗺️ CDC FluView Weekly US Map and Influenza Summary Update: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm 📍 Searching for "COVID shots near me" or "cdc.gov vaccines"? Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Priya Nori, MD, medical director of Antimicrobial Stewardship, at Montefiore Health System, joins to discuss US Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18-24). Dr. Nori details the harms of antibiotic and anti fungal overuse, the steps health systems can take to help physicians use antimicrobials appropriately, and the holistic efforts that are needed to combat antimicrobial resistance. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💊 CDC resources for Antibiotic Awareness Week available at: https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/usaaw/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC updates on international travel, new COVID variant HV.1, Beyfortus, and congenital syphilis

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Wondering how to avoid COVID this holiday season? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the best time to get vaccinated and provides updates on the latest COVID variant and the surge in RSV and flu cases. Plus, the sharp decrease in vaccination rates among children and the alarming increase in syphilis infections in newborns. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Physician specialties with the most burnout and how to fix it with Texas Children's Pediatrics

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Among the physician specialties with the highest rate of burnout, pediatrics ranks #4. Texas Children’s is working to change that. Joining to discuss the health system’s well-being efforts are Dan Gollins, president of Texas Children’s Pediatrics and Urgent Care, and Sapna Singh, MD, director of physician engagement and wellness at Texas Children's Pediatrics. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians and advocacy efforts to reduce physician burnout: https://bit.ly/AMARecoveryPlan_Burnout 📊 For more on physician burnout by specialty, check out: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/these-6-physician-specialties-have-most-burnout 🗓 Register for the 2024 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program informational webinar now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHMOMPW6R0iC49ctWV7PlA#/registration 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram

Building and maintaining a successful physician well-being program with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program has recognized Ochsner Health for the third time in 2023. Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health joins to discuss the evolution of Ochsner's organizational well-being program and its strategic framework for the future. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗓 Register for the 2024 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program informational webinar now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHMOMPW6R0iC49ctWV7PlA#/registration 📋 Download the AMA Joy in Medicine™ guidelines PDF: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/joy-in-medicine-guidelines.pdf 🏆 What is the AMA's Joy in Medicine Recognition Program? Find out at: https://bit.ly/AMA_JoyInMedicine 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🎙 Hear more from Dr. Girgrah on the STEPS Forward podcast and learn how Ochsner's shift to a culture of well-being began here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/creating-culture-supports-well-being

The AMA is bringing medicine together to eliminate burnout with Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The AMA is reducing physician burnout and recognizing health systems that have achieved the standard of care in physician well-being through the AMA Joy in Medicine ™ Health System Recognition Program. AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to discuss the program, why the fight against burnout is at a crossroads and how medicine can come together to make burnout a thing of the past. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏢 Learn more about the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and apply for 2024: https://ama-assn.org/joyinmedicine 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Medicare payment reform: Progress to date and what’s next with Willie Underwood III, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Medicare must change, and the AMA is fighting nonstop to make payment reform a reality. Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, joins to discuss the AMA’s advocacy to fix Medicare now, including the campaign’s wins to date and what’s next. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ ❓ Check out AMA's Medicare Basics series to get all your Medicare questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics 💸 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/... 📰 For the latest Medicare news, visit: https://fixmedicarenow.org/news 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The American Cancer Society lung cancer screening recommendations have been updated, and the US saw an increase in infant mortality rates for the first time in more than two decades. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses these developments, along with announcements from the FDA about a potential cure for sickle cell anemia and how to correctly administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, a Medscape survey on how concerned physicians are about artificial intelligence, the Biden-Harris administration asking schools to carry naloxone, and a study on the experience of using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💉 For updated FDA guidelines on correct dosage and administration of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 11 years, visit: https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/important-information-about-correct-dosage-and-administration-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-2023-2024 🚼 For a deeper dive into why maternal mortality is so high in the US, watch: https://youtu.be/Ew-xCY0pNKU?si=pA8Db7wZegC-30UJ 📺 Watch the episode where Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, discusses xylazine here: https://youtu.be/gRlcCWWEhHM?si=J4u8qf2zM1DH-7QK 📖 New JAMA Network Open study "Use, Potential Use, and Awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by Level of Psychological Distress": https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811146 ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more.

The real cost of the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule with Jason Marino

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Physician Medicare payment is down 26% since 2001, when adjusted for inflation. When you look at the numbers, it’s clear that the government needs to fix Medicare now for physicians. Jason Marino, director of Congressional affairs for the AMA, joins to break down the facts and figures and explain why reforming Medicare physician payment just makes sense. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ ❓ Check out AMA's Medicare Basics series to get all your Medicare questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics 💸 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/medicare-reform 📰 For the latest Medicare news, visit: https://fixmedicarenow.org/news 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative is combating climate change with Victor Dzau, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Climate change is a public health crisis, and health care is responsible for 8.5% of U.S. carbon emissions. Victor Dzau, MD, president of the National Academy of Medicine, joins to discuss how the Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector is bringing together organizations across medicine to take action. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🔜 Register for AMA 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD) now: https://bit.ly/AMAInterim2023 🌎 Learn more about the National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector: https://nam.edu/programs/climate-change-and-human-health/action-collaborative-on-decarbonizing-the-u-s-health-sector/ 📍 AMA's 2023 Interim Meeting dates are Nov. 10-14 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland 📢 Don't miss "The Climate Crisis Pathways to Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector" educational session on Sunday, November 12 at 2:15 p.m. Eastern time 🗓 Medical education sessions with CME credit available, see the full schedule: https://www.ama-assn.org/house-delegates/interim-meeting/interim-meeting-education-sessions 📋 Access the 2023 HOD Interim Meeting agenda, AMA Policy Finder, FAQs and more, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/house-delegates/interim-meeting/hod-interim-meeting-agenda-schedule 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

COVID-19 vaccine costs, Paxlovid price change, new studies on long COVID symptoms and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

How much does COVID-19 cost? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down how much COVID could cost you. From the risk of not getting vaccinated and the new HV.1 variant, to vaccines covered by insurance and coronavirus treatment costs in the U.S. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💉 Searching "COVID shots near me"? Use the COVID vaccine finder: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ 🔬 The Journal of Infectious Diseases article "COVID-19 Recovery: Consistent Absence of Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarker Abnormalities in Patients With Neurocognitive Post-COVID Complications" via Oxford Academic: https://academic.oup.com/jid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/infdis/jiad395/7328977 📖 BMC Infectious Diseases article "Prevalence and predictors of post-COVID-19 symptoms in general practice - a registry-based nationwide study" via University of Bergen Norway: https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-023-08727-6 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

3 ways to reduce the high rate of burnout in women physicians with Anisha Singh, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

57% of women in medicine report experiencing burnout—compared to 47% of men. Anisha Singh, MD, a regional chief medical officer with ChenMed, joins to discuss this burnout gender gap and share how ChenMed has improved well-being for all its clinicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Formerly @800273TALK) is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://988lifeline.org/ 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

What is xylazine, the White House's response and more with Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The Biden-Harris administration designated fentanyl combined with xylazine as an emerging threat to the U.S. Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, joins to discuss what xylazine is, the threat is poses, the White House’s plan to combat it and how physicians can help. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/ 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Beyfortus shortage, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine availability, plus the latest CDC vaccine guidelines

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The updated COVID-19 vaccines and RSV shot for kids are in short supply, and patients are having trouble getting themselves and their children vaccinated. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down why the shots are so hard to find and how the CDC is advising physicians to make the most of their RSV shot supply. Plus, the latest COVID-19 case numbers and how analyzing wastewater helps track respiratory virus infections. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 For the latest CDC Respiratory Virus Updates, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/whats-new/index.html 💉 Searching "COVID vaccine near me"? Use the COVID vaccine finder: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ 🚨 Read CDC's recommendations to Protect Infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00499.asp 🗺️ Access the CDC COVID Data Tracker to find your local wastewater surveillance map: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#wastewater-surveillance 📈 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention latest COVID forecasting is available via the COVID-19 Forecast Hub: https://covid19forecasthub.org/ 📍 Find where to get a flu shot in your area: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Insights from LSU Health Shreveport on engaging residents in their education with Leisa Oglesby

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Leisa Oglesby, the executive director of Medical Services and designated institutional official at LSU Health Shreveport, joins to share best practices for engaging residents in graduate medical education. Plus, ways to support resident well-being and the transition from medical school to residency. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew 📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts 📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES 💬 Connect with the AMA on social media: https://bit.ly/AMA_Social_Media

How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

New physicians are a group that’s especially at risk of burnout. Rebecca Lauderdale, MD, physician well-being champion at Hattiesburg Clinic, joins to discuss the steps her health system has taken to support early career physicians. Dr. Lauderdale shares physicians’ most requested improvements and how changes to onboarding new physicians increased their job satisfaction. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏆 Interested in applying for AMA's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program? For more information, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/joy-medicine-health-system-recognition-program 💻 Register for the 2024 Joy in Medicine Program informational webinar on January 16th, here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHMOMPW6R0iC49ctWV7PlA 📚 Access more resources on how to treat physician burnout: https://bit.ly/3FilfHf 🔍 Check out the AMA Organizational Biopsy assessment tool: https://bit.ly/3PTOncS 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Flu activity and hospital admissions remain low so far into this year’s flu season but new evidence of “long colds” underscores the need to minimize infections and avoid the tripledemic. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest respiratory disease season developments, including supply and access issues with the new RSV shot for infants. Plus, the rising risk of stroke and sobering new reports about young people’s mental health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📖 JAMA pediatrics study "Estimates of Major Depressive Disorder and Treatment Among Adolescents by Race and Ethnicity": https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2810184 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew 📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts 📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES 💬 Connect with the AMA on social media: https://bit.ly/AMA_Social_Media

Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000

National Addiction Treatment Week kicks off today with Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, discussing the stigma of addiction, common barriers to substance abuse treatment, and physician advocacy efforts in the fight against the overdose epidemic in the U.S. Dr. Mukkamala also shares advice for doctors and practitioners on treating opioid use disorder and patients struggling with addiction. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ❤️‍🩹 2023 National Addiction Treatment Week is October 16-22, access resources at: http://www.treataddictionsavelives.org/ 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/ 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How to choose the best residency program for you with Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Where medical students do their residency is one of the biggest decisions they will make. Knowing what program is right for them can be a challenge. Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, vice chair of education at UTHealth Houston, McGovern Medical School, joins to share best practices on how to search for residency programs and find the best fit. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📚 To learn more about FREIDA™, the AMA’s Residency & Fellowship Database, our “Road to Residency” video series and other helpful content, visit: https://bit.ly/AMA_FREIDA 🗓 Wondering when residency applications are due, or when Match Day is? Here is a general timeline of the residency application process: ➤ JUNE-JULY: Register for ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). ➤ SEPTEMBER: Submit residency applications. ➤ OCT-FEB: Receive interview invitations and complete interviews. ➤ FEB: Rank your residency programs in order of preference. ➤ MARCH: Match Day is March 15th, 2024! 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Latest FDA Novavax approval, new long COVID study data, plus CDC updates STI treatment guidelines

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax will be available this week. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest vaccine authorization, the discontinuation of the COVID-19 vaccination card and a new study that found differences in the blood of people with Long COVID. Plus, CDC draft recommendations on Doxy-PEP for STI prevention. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What career has the highest burnout rate? Burnout among physicians, residents and medical students is one of the most pressing problems in medicine. However, medical faculty are also showing signs of burnout. Joining to discuss the current state of educator well-being and what can be done to address it is Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP, director of the Center for Professional Health and chair of the Faculty Wellness Committee at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📚 For more resources on how to treat physician burnout, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/ama-physician-well-being-program 💻 Download AMA's "Educator Well-Being in Academic Medicine", a solutions-focused guide to improving educator well-being, here: https://cloud.e.ama-assn.org/22-1665-Educator-Well-being-book 🔍 Learn more about the AMA Organizational Biopsy assessment tool: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/org-well-being-assessment.pdf 📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts 📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES 💬 Connect with the AMA on social media: https://bit.ly/AMA_Social_Media

Hawaii Governor Josh Green, MD, shares update on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green, MD, joins to provide an update on the wildfire recovery efforts on Maui and discuss the role that physicians play in responding to and preparing for climate change and natural disasters. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Help Maui's recovery by donating to the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief/hawaii-wildfires.html Donate to the Maui Strong Fund: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Medicare pay cuts coming in 2024 with Jennifer Hananoki, JD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is trying to cut physician Medicare payment yet again. Jennifer Hananoki, JD, assistant director on the AMA Federal Affairs team, joins to address the proposed 2024 Medicare physician pay schedule. She breaks down the 3.36% cut to physician reimbursement, plus what the MIPS scores for 2022 and Oct. 9 deadline to file an appeal mean for physicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🚨 MIPS targeted review deadline is OCT. 9, 2023 🔍 Determine your MIPS eligibility using CMS QPP Participation Status lookup: https://qpp.cms.gov/participation-lookup ❓ Wondering what is the CMS MIPS program? Learn everything you need to know about MACRA, CHIP, Alternative payment models (APMs) and more, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/medicare-medicaid/amas-medicare-basics-series 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ 🗞️ Access the latest Medicare news and AMA resources for doctors: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/medicare-reform 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The updated COVID-19 vaccines are covered by insurance and no one should have to pay for them. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, clears up coverage issues with the latest COVID vaccines, provides an update on the rollout, and shares that nearly half of adults plan to get the updated vaccination. Plus, the side effects of Ozempic and the FDA’s new warning on its label. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💉 Find free COVID-19 vaccines near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/ 🦠 Uninsured? Check if you are eligible to get vaccinated at no cost if you’re underinsured: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html 🩹 Many uninsured children can get COVID vaccines at no-cost through the Vaccines for Children Program. For more info and where to get a vaccine free of charge, visit VFC Questions and Answers for Parents: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/parents/qa-detailed.html 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The importance of preparing medical students for residency with John Andrews, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

John Andrews, MD, vice president of GME Innovations at the AMA, joins to discuss the transition from undergraduate medical education to graduate medical education and how to prepare medical students for residency. Dr. Andrews points out the biggest pain points in the transition and the things incoming residents can do between medical school and residency to prepare to practice. 💻 Get more information on AMA's GME Competency Education Program (GCEP) at: https://bit.ly/AMAEdHub_GCEP 🎓 Access undergraduate medical education resources via AMA's UME Curricular Enrichment Program, here: https://bit.ly/AMAEdHub_UME 🧠 For more on AMA's work to accelerate change in medical education—or ChangeMedEd®️ Initiative, visit: https://bit.ly/AMA_ChangeMedEd 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Flu season 2023: CDC guidelines for COVID, RSV and flu vaccines with Demetre Daskalakis, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Everything patients need to know about the flu season and vaccine this year from Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Acting Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease. Dr. Daskalakis shares who should get the flu vaccine, when the ideal timing is and how vaccination protects individuals and their loved ones. Dr. Daskalakis also provides an overview of the new vaccines for RSV and COVID and debunks common misconceptions about them and the flu vaccine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💉 For the latest from #ACIP on RSV vaccines and pregnancy, watch: https://youtu.be/YRHjjWcHREQ?si=RTwuXRYYsYQ2ZqAU 📍Find out where to get a flu shot in your area: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ 🗺️ Check out CDC's flu tracker via the "Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update", here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm 📊 For up-to-date information on flu activity, access CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm 📢 #PSA: Getting an annual flu shot is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick. Preventing the spread of influenza and keeping your vaccinations up-to-date help protect you and your loved ones during the holiday season. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC guidelines for maternal RSV vaccine and latest FDA approvals with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended an RSV vaccine for pregnant people that would protect infants against the respiratory virus. The vaccine is recommended for use in weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy, using seasonal administration during September through January. Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA’s immediate past board chair and liaison to ACIP, joins to discuss the recommendation and its nuances, plus how this maternal RSV vaccine compares to the new monoclonal antibody RSV shot. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew 📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts 📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES 💬 Connect with the AMA on social media: https://bit.ly/AMA_Social_Media

Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

How to claim your free COVID tests from the federal government and get the most accurate results from COVID rapid tests. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest COVID case numbers and the CDC’s recommendation on the RSV vaccine for pregnant people. Plus, a WHO report on hypertension and a study on ultraprocessed foods and depression in women. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📦 To get free at-home COVID rapid tests delivered directly to your door, visit: https://www.covid.gov/tests 🧪 Have an expired COVID test? Check the FDA website before throwing out expired tests to see if OTC expiration dates were extended: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list 🩸 Access AMA's 7-step self-measured blood pressure quick guide, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/hypertension/7-step-self-measured-blood-pressure-smbp-quick-guide 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

JAMA editor-in-chief: Why medical journals must move fast with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

JAMA Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, joins to discuss how JAMA and the JAMA Network are moving faster and adapting to the rapid changes in medical research after the pandemic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

How scope of practice impacts the rising cost of healthcare with Kimberly Horvath, JD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Scope of practice expansions that allow nonphysician providers to practice independently cost large health systems millions each year, two health care data studies show. Kimberly Horvath, a senior attorney with the AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, joins to discuss the studies’ findings and what they mean for practice leaders and legislators. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📰 Read more about the Hattiesburg Clinic study published in the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/amid-doctor-shortage-nps-and-pas-seemed-fix-data-s-nope 🔍 Get additional insights from the Stanford Health Policy Veterans Health Administration working paper: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/3-year-study-nps-ed-worse-outcomes-higher-costs 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

CDC guidelines on new COVID vaccines and when to get the flu shot with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:10:00 +0000

Who should get the latest COVID, flu and RSV vaccines and when they should get them. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the potential for a fall tripledemic and how to prepare. Plus, rising COVID-19 cases, new CDC data on drug overdose deaths, and the blood supply shortage. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 For the latest CDC Respiratory Virus Updates, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/whats-new/index.html 💉 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States" is available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html 📺 Wondering who should get the new updated COVID vaccine and when? Dr. Sandra Fryhofer explains here: https://youtu.be/GK1jwQp9gBY?si=sVBuvqrZ1p6WHAwg 📰 To read the the most recent ACIP COVID vaccine recommendations, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/updated-covid-vaccine-who-should-get-it-and-when-it-will-be-available ❤️‍🩹 Dr. Bobby Mukkamala discusses International Overdose Awareness Day and fighting to end the opioid epidemic: https://youtu.be/BunXICNiafg?si=TPhWUyakxmByBeGb 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Fostering collaboration and public health innovation with Scott Dulchavsky, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

How the Henry Ford Innovation Institute works and helps Henry Ford Health stay ahead of the curve. Scott Dulchavsky, MD, CEO of the Henry Ford Innovation Institute, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Institute, discusses some of its most successful products, and shares how it brings together individuals from across Henry Ford and the world to solve problems in health care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The updated COVID vaccine: Who should get it and when it will be available with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Everyone six months and older needs to get the updated COVID vaccine (2023-2024 Covid vaccine). Joining to discuss why and when people should get it, as well as how much it’ll cost, is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA’s immediate past board chair and liaison to ACIP, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Insights from exclusive AMA report on resident well-being with Mark Greenawald, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

More than 2 out of 5 residents are burned out, with female and second-year residents particularly at risk, according to the AMA’s exclusive Organizational Well-being Assessment report. Joining to discuss the report’s key findings and implications in recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day is Mark Greenawald, MD, vice chair of Academic Affairs, Well-being, and Professional Development in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Carilion Clinic and vice chair of Family and Community Medicine at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, in Roanoke, Va. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📖 Download the full AMA Organization Well-being Assessment report: https://cloud.e.ama-assn.org/21-1518-GCEP 💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Formerly @800273TALK) is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://988lifeline.org/ 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

FDA-authorized COVID boosters, plus Pirola variant & reinfection studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and the FDA authorizes new COVID-19 boosters. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest news about the Eris (EG.5) and Pirola (BA.2.86) variants, the effects of COVID-19 reinfection, and its relationship with Long COVID. Plus, the CDC’s health advisory on RSV. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff to make your private practice more efficient with Sea Chen, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The challenges that private practice physicians face and solutions from the American Medical Association. Sea Chen, MD, physician director of the Practice Sustainability Group at the AMA, discusses how the AMA is helping independent physicians with burnout, practice management and improvement, and learning the business skills to start and grow their practice. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🔑 Access AMA Private Practice Simple Solutions and more free resources for physicians, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/ama-private-practice-simple-solutions 🆓 Download AMA's "Private Practice Playbook: Sample Forms": https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/ama-steps-forward/private-practice-playbook-sample-forms 🎙 Listen to "Private Practice: Attending to Business" podcast episodes on AMA Ed Hub™: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/pages/podcast-private-practice-attending-to-business 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Why health equity is a medical and economic priority with Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Health inequity doesn’t just create disparities that impact patient care. It creates an economic burden that impacts all of medicine and the country. Joining to break down the dollars and cents case for why health equity is an urgent priority is Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📺 Watch Dr. Willie Underwood III's full TEDx Talk "Racial Health Equity: A Right Now Priority", here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT9AHLAy6IY 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Eris and Pirola COVID variants, plus CDC flesh-eating bacteria warning with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

COVID cases continue to rise in the U.S. due to the new EG.5, or Eris, variant. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, analyzes the increase in COVID hospitalizations and shares the latest news about the EG.5 and BA.2.86, or Pirola, variants. Plus, the CDC Health Advisory on fatal Vibrio vulnificus (or V. vulnificus) infections and what physicians and patients need to know about it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal Waters": https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00497.asp 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Marshfield Clinic CEO Susan Turney, MD, on her career as a woman physician leader in health care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Marshfield Clinic Health System CEO Susan Turney, MD, looks back on her career, offers advice for women in medicine and shares her hopes for the future of health care ahead of her retirement this month. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 👩‍⚕️ Celebrate #WIMMonth and get involved here: https://ama-assn.org/WomenMedicineMonth 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, joins to discuss the current state of the overdose epidemic in the U.S. Dr. Mukkamala provides an update on over-the-counter naloxone approvals, offers advice for physicians and shares how the AMA is working to combat this crisis. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/ 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Latest from the CDC on fall COVID variants, new flu guidelines, plus malaria health alert

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the recent uptick in COVID cases and hospitalizations, what we've learned about new variants EG.5, or Eris, and the highly mutated BA.2.86, or Pirola, variant. She also reviews changes in this year's flu vaccine guidelines and just how concerned we need to be about locally acquired malaria in response to a recent CDC Health Alert. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🦠 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Risk Assessment Summary for SARS CoV-2 Sublineage BA.2.86: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/whats-new/covid-19-variant.html 💉 Updates to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2023-2024 season: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2023-2024.htm 📍Find out where to get a flu shot in your area: https://getmyflushot.org/ 📢 #PSA: Getting an annual flu shot is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick. Preventing the spread of influenza and keeping your vaccinations up-to-date help protect you and your loved ones during the holiday season. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

What the latest Supreme Court decision means for student loan forgiveness with Alyssa Schaefer

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

With student loan payments set to resume in October, Alyssa Schaefer, General Manager & Chief Experience Officer at Laurel Road, shares how physicians can prepare to start repaying medical school loans. Also covering the recent SCOTUS decision on student debt relief, interest rates, and loan repayment programs. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💲 Laurel Road has special offers on financial services and loans tailored to physicians and medical student members, learn more at: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-benefits/personal-member-benefits-discounts/loans-financial-services 💎 Check out the AMA Member Benefits PLUS program and access discounts, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-member-benefits-plus 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Measuring and addressing physician burnout with Gerard Clancy, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Gerard Clancy, MD, senior associate dean for external affairs at the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, weighs in on the physician burnout epidemic. Dr. Clancy and American Medical Association CXO, Todd Unger, discuss the stressors and signs of physician burnout, what pandemic-informed burnout means, and how COVID-19 continues to impact doctors' professional well-being. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew 💭 Check out the AMA Physician Well-being Program: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/ama-physician-well-being-program 📚 For more well-being resources on improving physician satisfaction and patient outcomes, visit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2702509 🆕 2023 Clinician Burnout Assessment Toolkit coming soon, sign up here to be notified: https://subscriptions.edhub.ama-assn.org/stepsforward/ 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram

DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The MATE Act requires DEA-registered physicians to take eight hours of training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Sanjay Desai, MD, chief academic officer and group vice president of medical education at the American Medical Association, shares what doctors need to know and how to complete DEA license renewal. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💊 FAQs and the answer to "What is the MATE Act?", here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/overdose-epidemic/what-mate-act 🎓 Access CME course "Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Education to Meet New DEA Requirements" at: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/course/302 📚 For more physician resources on how to comply with the MATE Act and DEA training requirements, visit AMA Ed Hub™: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/comply-mate-act-dea-training-requirements 💪 Learn how the AMA is fighting to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/ 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New RSV and COVID vaccines for fall with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, talks about the FDA's recent approval of a maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants, as well as the recent uptick in COVID cases and a new, highly mutated variant, BA.2.86, also known as Pirola, that has put the CDC and WHO on watch. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, on misinformation, rebuilding patient trust and good healthcare marketing

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

#AMAupdate welcomes back former SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Salesforce, Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA. This episode, Dr. Geeta Nayyar discusses how healthcare leaders can use new technologies like AI and existing social media platforms to reach new patients, rebuild trust in the community, stop the spread of medical misinformation, and combat the anti-science movement. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📖 For more on Dr. Nayyar's book "Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Information Illness", visit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dead-wrong-geeta-nayyar/1143303950 🔋 AMA efforts to stop physician burnout: https://bit.ly/AMARecoveryPlan_Burnout 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine with Gerald Harmon, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Former AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, joins to discuss health care workforce shortages and the value of older physicians. Dr. Harmon shares insights on his new role as interim dean at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, his work as vice president of medical affairs at Tidelands Health in Pawleys Island, S.C., and advice on staying active in medicine as a doctor over 65. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan Learn more about the AMA Senior Physicians Section (SPS) here: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-groups-sections/senior-physicians 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Improving telemedicine and patient access to care with Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Removing barriers to telehealth for patients and physicians can help broaden access to care and help this technology reach its full potential. American Medical Association Board of Trustee Member Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA, joins to discuss the efforts the AMA is taking and where the future of telemedicine is headed. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🧰 Access free resources, find the latest policies on expanding coverage, sustainability and payment for telehealth services, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/advocacy-action-supporting-telehealth#advocacy-resources 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Fixing medical student and resident burnout with ACPH keynote speaker, Lotte Dyrbye, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

System-level solutions for medical schools and residency programs to reduce burnout. Lotte Dyrbye, MD, MHPE, chief well-being officer at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins to discuss the latest data on student and resident burnout and the steps that institutions can take to address it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗓 American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH) registration is now open: https://bit.ly/ACPH2023 🔜 Registration closes Sept. 18 for this year’s ACPH, taking place Oct. 11-13, in Palm Desert, Calif. ACPH is a scientific conference sponsored jointly by the AMA, Mayo Clinic and Stanford University. Learn more here: https://www.physician-wellbeing-conference.org/ 📢 Don't miss Dr. Lotte Dyrbye's opening keynote address about UME-GME well-being on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Medicare payment reform: The fight to fix Medicare now with Bruce Scott, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Reforming Medicare payment is the top advocacy priority for the American Medical Association. Joining to discuss the steps the AMA is taking and what’s at stake is AMA President-elect Bruce Scott, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan ⚖️ Download physician advocacy resources like Medicare Payment Issue Briefs, Medicare Payment Graphics and more: https://fixmedicarenow.org/resources 🗞️ Read Dr. Scott's op-ed in The Hill here: https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4084291-inaction-on-medicare-payment-reform-jeopardizes-quality-care/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New FDA-approved RSV shot for babies and CDC's ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended a new monoclonal antibody shot that can protect babies from RSV. The AMA’s ACIP liaison, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, joins to discuss the recommendation and details of the shot, including who should get it, how often and what the side effects are. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New long COVID clinical trials, FDA approves postpartum depression pill & RSV shot for babies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

HHS forms the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice, and the NIH launches new Long COVID clinical trials. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses these new Long COVID developments, along with a study with insights into the maternal health crisis in the US and the FDA’s approval of a pill to treat postpartum depression. Plus, NIAID’s new director, the new head of the CDC and ACIP’s RSV shot recommendation for babies. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Health disparities in Chicago and the work to solve them with RUSH University Medical Center

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

From RUSH University Medical Center, President and CEO Omar Lateef, DO, and David Ansell, MD, MPH, senior vice president of community health equity, join to discuss Chicago’s health disparities and how RUSH is partnering with the community to solve them. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏘️ To learn more about West Side United, visit: https://westsideunited.org/ 🤝 Check out AMA's work with West Side United, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/investing-communities-helps-address-alarming-life-expectancy-gap 💻 Access resources and more from AMA Center for Health Equity: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-health-equity 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

AI, augmented intelligence and machine learning in health care with Vincent Liu, MD, MS

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Insights on implementing an AI program at a health system from an early adopter. Vincent Liu, MD, MS, a senior research scientist and regional medical director of Augmented Clinical Intelligence at Kaiser Permanente, shares how AI is helping save physicians’ time and patients’ lives. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments on Capitol Hill with Jason Marino

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

American Medical Association Director of Congressional Affairs Jason Marino joins to discuss the latest advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill for Medicare payment reform and telehealth. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 🗣 Get involved and access physician resources for medicare payment reform at: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Summer COVID surge, red meat allergy from ticks, and new FDA approved OTC naloxone nasal spray

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the rise in cases, whether there is cause for concern and who is most at risk. Plus, the latest news about Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) cases and the FDA approval of the second over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, RiVive. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Access CDC AGS resources and Alpha-gal Syndrome Clinician Training (CME credit), here: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/alpha-gal/resources/index.html 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Art for mental health: The well-being benefits of practicing art with Frank Clark, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

There’s a strong connection between art and mental health. Joining us to discuss the well-being benefits of expressing yourself is Frank Clark, MD, a psychiatrist with Prisma Health and a poet. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🖋️ Read more on how Dr. Clark uses creativity and writing poetry to reduce burnout: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/qa-how-haiku-helps-psychiatrist-contend-pandemic-stress 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Wearables, remote patient monitoring & the future of chronic care management with Richard Milani, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Current capabilities of remote monitoring, using wearable technology for chronic disease management and future opportunities for practices with Richard Milani, MD, chief clinical transformation officer at Ochsner Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram 🥼 Find out more on the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Innovations in GI surgery are advancing the field of endosurgery with Jennifer Christie, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Endosurgery is one of the latest developments in gastroenterology, but this innovative technology has benefits for medicine more broadly. Joining to discuss what endosurgery is, where the technology is headed and how it could revolutionize surgery as a whole is Jennifer Christie, MD, president of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🔍 Find out how prior authorization affects you: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 🔧 Access more resources and learn how the AMA is working to #FixPriorAuth here: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-recovery-plan-america-s-physicians-fixing-prior-authorization 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

New COVID data on blood types, excess deaths, EG.5 variant & FDA approved RSV vaccine for babies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The FDA approves an RSV vaccine for infants and vulnerable toddlers, and a new COVID variant emerges. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses expectations for another “tripledemic”, the latest COVID death rate and research, and the White House’s new Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

The future of AI in medicine and what it means for physicians and practices with Tom Lawry

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Leading AI transformation advisor and author of Hacking Health Care Tom Lawry joins to discuss what the future of AI in medicine looks like and what it means for physicians and their practices. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Access the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📖 Find Tom's book Hacking Healthcare: How AI and the Intelligence Revolution Will Reboot an Ailing System here: https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Healthcare-Intelligence-Revolution-Reboot/dp/1032260157/ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Physician well-being programs and the evolving role of Chief Wellness Officer with Susan Parisi, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Geisinger's Chief Wellness Officer Susan Parisi, MD, shares advice and insights from her first year in the role. Dr. Parisi discusses starting physician well-being programs, as well as the cause and effects of physician burnout at both the individual and health system-level. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Access the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

ChatGPT, AI in healthcare and the future of medicine with AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The use of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in medicine has the potential to unburden physicians and help restore the patient-physician relationship. However, regulatory uncertainty and liability concerns are barriers to adoption. American Medical Association President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to discuss the many ways generative AI will change health care. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Physician mental health and well-being with Stefanie Simmons, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation joins to discuss the realities of physician burnout and shares advice on seeking mental health services as a healthcare professional. Stefanie Simmons, MD, is also an emergency department physician and vice president of clinician engagement for Envision Healthcare’s national medical group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💪 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🥼 Access the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 📖 Read AMA's issue brief (PDF) on supporting mental health and wellness here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-physician-health-wellness.pdf 🪪 Get the facts on medical licensing, credentialing, and physician mental health: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The FDA approves an over-the-counter birth control pill and the WHO labels aspartame a possible carcinogen. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest vaccine news, including the low rate of measles vaccination in the UK and when the next COVID shot will be available. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Scope of practice mid-year update: Victories, trends and more with Kimberly Horvath, JD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The AMA is working with states to track and defeat hundreds of bills that would lead to inappropriate scope of practice expansions. Kimberly Horvath, JD, a senior attorney with the AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, shares the AMA's progress so far this year and key trends to watch in scope of practice expansion, including those involving physician assistants and pharmacists. Learn how the power of organized medicine is working together to protect patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update 🎓 Read more about why educations matters here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-education-matters 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science science movement and declining Joe Rogan’s debate challenge

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discuses why he declined Joe Rogan’s challenge to debate Robert F. Kennedy, the state of the anti-vaccine movement and whether he’s leaving Twitter for Threads. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Malaria, PFAS, plus the latest from the FDA and CDC with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What you need to know about toxic 'forever chemicals' contaminating drinking water. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also covers recent FDA approvals for a new Alzheimer's drug and a blood test for pregnant women. Plus, updates on malaria cases in the U.S. and CDC's three vaccines recommended for the fall. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Kaiser Permanente’s acquisition of Geisinger with Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Get the latest on Risant Health and what the #Kaiser and #Geisinger partnership means for the future of value-based care. Geisinger’s president and CEO, Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD—and future CEO of Risant Health—sits down with American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger to discuss.

Affirmative action ends: How Supreme Court ruling impacts medical schools & the health care workforce

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling ending affirmative action will have a significant impact on medical education and diversity in medicine. Joining to discuss the implications are Sanjay Desai, MD, AMA’s chief academic officer and group vice president of medical education, and Dave Henderson, MD, AMA’s vice president for equity, diversity and belonging in medical education. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How to get started with research in medical school with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Advice for medical students on finding research opportunities and how to best showcase their work from the editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🏆 To enter this year's AMA Research Challenge for a shot at the $10,000 grand prize sponsored by Laurel Road, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/ama-research-challenge

🔬 The AMA Research Challenge is the largest national, multi-specialty research event for medical students, residents and fellows, and international medical graduates. Once again, Laurel Road is sponsoring a grand prize of $10,000 for the winner.

🥼 Become an AMA member today to support more programming like this: https://member.ama-assn.org/join-renew

Malaria cases, RSV vaccine, new maternal mortality & e-cigarette studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

RSV vaccination recommendation for adults from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and CDC health advisories on measles and malaria for summer travelers. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses trending studies on e-cigarette sales and maternal mortality, and the USPSTF recommendation to screen adults for anxiety. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Become an AMA member today to support more programming like this: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

RSV vaccine recommendations and ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Who should get vaccinated for RSV? What are the side effects and safety concerns for RSV vaccines? Your vaccine questions answered by Sandra Fryhofer, MD — the AMA ACIP liaison and AMA’s immediate past board chair. Dr. Fryhofer shares everything physicians need to know about the new recommendations from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for both #RSV vaccines. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Youth mental health crisis: Trends & treatments with Joan Jeung, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Causes contributing to the youth mental health crisis, challenges in treating it and how physicians can help, with Joan Jeung, MD, MPH, a clinical professor of pediatrics at the UCSF School of Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📺 Watch Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_QdOkJuRJk

📋 Download Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration in Private Practice here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/bhi-private-practice-pediatric-populations.pdf

🧠 Access more BHI resources on AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/3346741/category/91855/behavioral-health-integration

🧩 Get practical strategies for managing suicidal ideation and reducing risk: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/practical-strategies-managing-suicidal-ideation-and-reducing-risk

☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S.

💪 Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and become a member today to support more programming like this: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Tips to reduce your EHR inbox volume and save time with Jane Fogg, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

A strategy and tactical tips to reduce your EHR inbox and save time. Atrius Health has reduced EHR inbox volume by 25%. Joining us to share how they did it is the physician who led the effort, Jane Fogg, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📨 Get the 9 Step System-Level Approach to EHR Inbox Reduction here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/system-level-approach-to-ehr-inbox-reduction.pdf

✅ Download the EHR Inbox Reduction Checklist now: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ehr-inbox-reduction-checklist.pdf

📺 Watch the system-level approach to EHR inbox reduction webinar: https://youtu.be/6Waquhrtbu0

📋 Access AMA’s Taming the EHR Playbook here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/ama-steps-forward/taming-ehr-playbook-resources#a-system-level-approach-to-ehr-inbox-reduction

📰 Read the full In-Basket Reduction article in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Catalyst: https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.22.0438

🗓 To learn more and register for the American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH), October 11-13, in Palm Desert, Calif., visit: https://www.physician-wellbeing-conference.org

💪 Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Bird flu outbreak, child mental health crisis, new CDC director & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The latest on mental health services for kids, the avian flu response, leadership changes at the CDC, plus updated FDA vaccine recommendations covered by AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. For the latest news on H5N1 Bird Flu, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm

AI in health care, ending physician burnout & more with AMA's new president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The AMA’s new president, Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discusses the current state of medicine, his priorities for the next year, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead for the AMA and America’s physicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Technology is helping to treat the maternal health crisis with Toluwalase Ajayi, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Gaps in research make treating the maternal health crisis even more challenging. However, the PowerMom platform is pioneering an innovative way to use digital technology to close those gaps and improve maternal outcomes. Joining us to discuss is the lead researcher behind PowerMom, AMA Board Trustee Toluwalase Ajayi, MD, director of clinical research at Scripps Research Translational Institute. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Update on the AMA’s 2023 advocacy priorities with Todd Askew

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

One year ago, the AMA unveiled its Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians at its Annual Meeting. Joining us at the 2023 Annual Meeting to provide an update on the Recovery Plan and our top advocacy priorities is Todd Askew, the AMA’s senior vice president of advocacy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, talks Medicare payment, physician burnout & reproductive care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, reflects on his presidency and shares what it was like to lead the AMA through the ups and downs of the past year, tackling issues like Medicare payment reform, fixing prior authorization, maintaining access to reproductive care and evidence-based medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How Mississippi is stopping scope of practice expansion with Katherine Gantz Pannel, DO

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

How did the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) defeat 11 scope of practice expansion bills in the last year? Get the secret to success and learn what’s driving this legislative winning streak from Dr. Katherine Gantz Pannel—a psychiatrist in Oxford, Mississippi, and immediate past chair of the MSMA board of trustees. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🧰 Access AMA's scope of practice key tools & resources here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-key-tools-resources

❤️‍🩹 Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and working to #stopscopecreep by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-recovery-plan-america-s-physicians-fighting-scope-creep

hMPV symptoms and what you need to know with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The latest on human metapneumovirus (hMPV), RSV vaccine approvals, changes in Medicaid coverage by state, reports about the next CDC director, and data from a new study on weight-loss surgery for kids published in JAMA Pediatrics with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Eliminating medical school debt for students at UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Reducing student loan debt and increasing diversity in medical school. Two physician leaders at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine: Vineet Arora, MD, dean of medical education, and Keme Carter, MD, associate dean of admissions, discuss a redesigned curriculum that includes full-tuition scholarships for medical students. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Watch AMA's Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/ama-tribute-medical-school-class-2023

Cannabis side effects for senior and older adult patients with Alison Moore, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Cannabis use among seniors is on the rise, but so are visits to the emergency department as a result. Joining to discuss the risks of cannabis for seniors and how doctors can talk to their older patients about them is Alison Moore, MD, MPH, professor and chief of geriatrics, gerontology and palliative care at the University of California San Diego. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

12 symptoms of long COVID, FDA Paxlovid approval & mpox vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

A new study outlines the 12 symptoms of long COVID, and the FDA fully approves Paxlovid for adults. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses who should get a monkeypox vaccine ahead of festival season this summer. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, shares what you need to know about long COVID 🦠 Watch here: https://youtu.be/kONtiiHsbPw

How physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

While burnout can impact any physician, addressing it can vary significantly by specialty, gender, sexual orientation and more. Today, we're discussing ways to treat burnout with two physician leaders from the AMA Women Physicians Section and the AMA LGBTQ Advisory Committee. First, we'll hear from Dr. Lauren Peccoralo, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Well-being and Development, and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Next, we’ll meet Dr. Meredith Faggen, a community medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Violence against doctors: causes, effects and solutions with Ramin Davidoff, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

How to protect physicians and health care personnel from violence in the workplace. During the pandemic, physicians’ stories about threats and harassment from patients came to the forefront. However, the risk of workplace violence in health care has been on the rise since 2011. In this episode, Ramin Davidoff, MD, co-CEO of the Permanente Federation, discusses the toll workplace violence is having on physicians and what we can do about it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

COVID and RSV vaccines during pregnancy, new mpox vaccine data with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest research findings, efficacy and safety concerns for the new RSV vaccine. Also covering recommended vaccines for pregnant peoples, and protecting yourself against monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Long COVID: New research, common symptoms, long-term effects and treatments with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, returns to AMA Update to share the latest science behind long COVID, including how many people are still suffering, most common symptoms and what we know about treatments like Paxlovid. She also shares guidance for physicians on diagnosing long COVID, treating post-COVID patients and new research to watch. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Medical staff training for your private practice with Geoff Kass

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Training clinical staff plays a major role in a private practice’s success. Geoff Kass, director of Medline University, joins us to discuss how private practices can make their training more effective and ensure their staff is always up to date. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Medline is a preferred provider through AMA Member Benefits PLUS. Save up to 20% off medical, surgical and pharmaceutical equipment and supplies through the AMA Medline Buying Program. AMA members can also access next day delivery, low order minimums and staff education through Medline University. Learn more at: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-benefits/practice-benefits-discounts/ama-medline-buying-program

Ringworm, mpox and COVID cases, plus OTC birth control pills with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest from the CDC on drug-resistant ringworm infections in New York City and monkeypox cases in Chicago. Also FDA considers recommendations on over-the-counter birth control pills. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

CDC Chief Medical Officer Deb Houry, MD, MPH, on the next phase of COVID-19 data, vaccines and care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 11 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA Update welcomes Deb Houry, MD, MPH, chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at the CDC, to discuss the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and what it means for physicians and patients. Dr. Houry discusses data collection, vaccine coverage and the future of care as we emerge from crisis mode after more than three years. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The AMA has resources to help with this next phase. Find all you need to know about post-PHE telehealth use, policy, coverage and payment with the AMA Telehealth Quick Guide: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ama-telehealth-quick-guide

🦠 The U.S. Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended May 11, 2023 🦠

FDA approvals, CDC recommendations and WHO COVID announcement with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration's upcoming Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting this June. Including the U.S. Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ending on May 11, 2023. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🦠 For more information and to register for "Infection Prevention and Control Post-COVID-19 PHE: A Town Hall with CDC’s Project Firstline" on May 11, visit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/18780695

Mifepristone and the future of reproductive health with Jack Resneck Jr., MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 9 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

With the legal challenge against mifepristone still making its way through the courts, AMA president Jack Resneck Jr., MD, joins to check in on the case and discuss what it could mean to patients, physicians and the future of medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Find "Next steps in mifepristone court fight: What doctors should know", here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/next-steps-mifepristone-court-fight-what-doctors-should-know

To read Dr. Resneck's viewpoint "Judge’s ruling on mifepristone has no basis in medical science", visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/judge-s-ruling-mifepristone-has-no-basis-medical-science

Boosting physician and patient satisfaction via acute care at home with Stephen Parodi, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 5 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

It’s been two years since The Permanente Medical Group started its acute care at home program. Returning to discuss how the program has grown and the impact it has had on patients and physicians is Dr. Stephen Parodi, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🏥 Learn more aboot AMA's Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) here: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-groups-sections/integrated-physician-practices

🥼 AMA members can access and comment on the "Advancing Acute Care at Home" resolution. Login to view here: https://www.ama-assn.org/forums/sections/integrated-physician-practice-section/resolutions/resolution-1-advancing-acute-care

📺 To register for "Breaking the wellness silo: How The Permanente Medical Group engages operational leaders to combat physician burnout" on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 1-2pm CT, visit: https://go.beckershospitalreview.com/pi/breaking-the-wellness-silo-how-the-permanente-medical-group-engages-operational-leaders-to-combat-physician-burnout

Doctor Mike hosts the AMA Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 4 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Tune in on AMA's YouTube channel May 21st at 7:00 PM CT for inspiring messages and advice from Anthony Fauci, MD, Ashish Jha, MD, MPH, Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, Robert Califf, MD, and more as we celebrate the nation’s newest medical graduates. Subscribe now.

Mifepristone, latest COVID variants, U.S. public health emergency ending with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 3 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares what physicians and patients need to know about the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. Also covering the latest on abortion pill access, XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.9.1 trends, as well as a possible link between conjunctivitis and Arcturus variant. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Public Health Emergency (PHE) and Covid-19 Emergency Declarations resources available:

✈️ CDC International Travel Guidelines & COVID mandate changes — https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/order-safe-travel.html

🦠 Public Health Emergency Declaration FAQs (HHS) — https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/legal/Pages/phe-qa.aspx

🏥 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Waivers, Flexibilities, and more — https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-waivers-flexibilities-and-transition-forward-covid-19-public-health-emergency

🩺 Medicaid, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and CHIP coverage — https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/unwinding-and-returning-regular-operations-after-covid-19/index.html

📑 COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers — https://www.cms.gov/files/document/covid-19-emergency-declaration-waivers.pdf

Improving surgical outcomes for senior patients with Rachelle E. Bernacki, MD, MS

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 1 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

May marks Older Americans Month and AMA's Senior Physicians Recognition Month. Rachelle E. Bernacki, MD, MS, joins to discuss surgical care and improving health outcomes for senior patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, and Nicole Plenty, MD, discuss the new CDC data showing a 40% increase in maternal deaths in the U.S. and what physicians and patients can do to improve maternal health outcomes. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

For more on maternal health: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/ama-advocacy-improve-maternal-health

Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray, with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, joins to discuss what FDA's recent approval of OTC naloxone means for doctors and patients—as well as how to administer Narcan in an emergency. The life-saving medication can reverse an overdose from fentanyl, oxycodone and other opioids. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Visit https://end-overdose-epidemic.org for more information on AMA’s efforts to end the overdose epidemic.

Second bivalent booster: who should get another COVID shot and when Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Do you need a second COVID bivalent booster? Get the latest on new COVID vaccine booster recommendations from the CDC and the recent changes to simplify COVID-19 vaccine guidelines from Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How sleep affects your health with Molly Atwood, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Are you getting enough sleep? How much sleep is good for your health? What are the benefits of napping—or are naps bad for you? Molly Atwood, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, dives into the science of sleep medicine to answer those questions and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Read "8 things doctors wish patients knew about healthy sleep habits", here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/8-things-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-healthy-sleep-habits

COVID-19, strep, STDs and Marburg cases on the rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 and FDA's authorization changes for Moderna and Pfizer's bivalent vaccines. Also discussing the rise of strep cases, increases in sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Plus what physicians and patients need to know about abortion pill rulings including the Biden Administrations emergency appeal along with Justice Samuel Alito issuing an administrative stay regarding mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Physicians can consult the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidance for alternative therapies during the shortage, here: https://www.aap.org/en/pages/amoxicillin-shortage-antibiotic-options-for-common-pediatric-conditions/

The state of AI, cyber security and health data privacy in medicine with Larry Cohen, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

CEO of Health2047, Larry Cohen, PhD, joins from Menlo Park, California, to discuss how the latest technological advancements impact medicine and the future of health care delivery. From the importance of physician input on new tech innovations, to the flow of health data and cybersecurity—plus how artificial intelligence and generative AI could reduce friction and improve electronic health records (EHR). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Health2047 helps find, fund and scale early-stage startups working to transform healthcare. More than a Silicon Valley innovation firm, they help connect physicians with healthcare entrepreneurs and industry leaders working on new technologies to improve medical care. Learn more at: https://health2047.com/

Menopause, perimenopause, hormone therapy and other treatments with Madelyn Butler, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Madelyn E. Butler, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), and member of the AMA Board of Trustees, covers all things menopause: from what patients need to know about symptoms, timing and preparing for perimenopause—to advice for physicians on menopausal research, training and hormone therapy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Mifepristone, Marburg virus, new COVID variant and RSV vaccine news with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on the Marburg virus outbreak, new coronavirus variants XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.9.1, plus Pfizer's RSV vaccine. Also discussing what physicians and patients need to know about Texas US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's ruling to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Emergency Medicine Residency: 2023 Match Day data and trends with Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD, Associate Residency Program Director of the Stanford University Emergency Medicine Residency, recaps 2023 residency Match results in Emergency Medicine (EM). Also discussing previous years' EM Match results, changes to the specialty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, physician burnout in emergency rooms, and the life changing experience of being on the front lines of patient care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update

Medicaid eligibility, COVID cases in the U.S., C. auris & Marburg fever with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding Toolkits available below.

✶ English: https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/downloads/unwinding-comms-toolkit.pdf

✶ Spanish: https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/downloads/unwinding-comms-toolkit-esp.pdf

✶ Call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325), or visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/transfer-to-marketplace/ to get more details about Marketplace coverage

✶ To get help from someone in your area, this free service can help you better understand your health care options. Visit: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/

ChatGPT, eye drop recall, scientific research funding & more with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

JAMA Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, joins to discuss the latest developments in medical research and trending topics from The Journal of the American Medical Association. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Reducing burnout and mental health stigma for physicians with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Happy Doctor's Day! March 30th is National Doctor’s Day—to mark the occasion Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, shares how his health system works to reduce burnout and prioritizes physician well-being every day. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Reducing your cancer risk with John Whyte, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, discuss the latest on cancer screenings, prevention, lifestyle changes for patients, and why cancer death rates declined in the U.S., but late-stage prostate and colorectal cancers rise in young people. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn more and get your copy of "Take Control of Your Cancer Risk", here: https://www.webmd.com/takecontrol

Candida auris, Marburg virus and latest FDA COVID booster authorizations with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news physicians need to know, including: tracking the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, Candida auris symptoms, how sleep can impact vaccine effectiveness, and the FDA's latest authorization that certain children six months through four years old are now eligible to receive a single booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's updated bivalent shot. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Class of 2023 Main Residency Match results: data and trends with NRMP's Donna Lamb, DHSc

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This episode opens with a special moment with graduating medical students at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) opening their Match envelopes. To skip, go to 06:00, where we pick up with National Resident Matching Program's Donna L. Lamb, DHSc. She breaks down the numbers from this year's residency Match. Discussing Match rates, changes by specialty, SOAP results, and what's in store for Class of 2024 Match Day. This special Match Day edition also includes interviews with medical students and footage from UIC's 2023 Mach Day event—recorded live at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Candida auris, Paxlovid and maternal mortality rates with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news physicians need to know, including: new updates from the FDA on Paxlovid, data from a recently released study on maternal mortality rates increasing in the U.S., and the CDC's warning on the spread of a deadly fungus, Candida auris. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Removing mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing with Lisa MacLean, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Lisa MacLean, MD, a psychiatrist and chief clinical wellness officer at Henry Ford Medical Group, shares advice on how health systems can #StopTheSigma for physicians worried about seeking help with mental health issues. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, a breast oncologist in Austin, joins to discuss how prior authorizations can lead to delays in care that significantly impact physicians and patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

For more information on the AMA's efforts to fix prior authorization, visit: https://fixpriorauth.org/

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Long COVID: what we do and don't know after 3 years of the pandemic with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, summarizes what we've learned—and what unknowns still linger as the COVID pandemic crosses the three-year mark. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

ChatGPT and AI integration in health care with John D. Halamka, MD, MS

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The following description was written by ChatGPT based off the full transcript of this episode: "In this AMA Update video and podcast, John Halamka, MD, MS, president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, joins AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and specifically, ChatGPT, in medicine. They explore the Mayo Clinic Platform and its use of generative AI, as well as the potential benefits and downsides of this technology in health care. The discussion touches on the importance of credible sources and the potential for misinformation, as well as the need to balance the reduction of human burden with the risk of harm from incorrect diagnoses. Overall, the video and podcast offers insights into the future of AI in health care and its responsible integration."

How physicians can talk to patients about gun violence and firearm safety with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, who serves as AMA’s Board Chair and the inaugural chair of our Gun Violence Task Force, joins today to discuss what physicians need to know about gun violence prevention. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Access AMA's CME module to help prepare physicians to counsel their patients on firearm safety on the #AMAEdHub here: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/interactive/17579432

Additional free firearm resources available at:

✶ https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/ — The BulletPoints Project provides clinical tools for doctors and medical educators to help prevent firearm injury. This tool equips clinicians with knowledge on firearms, their uses, benefits, risks, and safety to help reduce chances of firearm injury and death in their patients. Also see: https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/guns-101/

✶ https://lock2live.org/ — Lock To Live provides tools that can help you talk to patients and families about temporarily reducing access to potentially dangerous things like firearms, medicines, sharp objects or other household items.

✶ https://firearmlifeplan.org/ — Firearm Life Plan offers peace of mind to older adult firearm owners and families. This site provides resources and downloadable toolkits to preserve firearm legacy and maintain safety. Safe firearm storage is recommended by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).

✶ To read the American Journal of Public Health article, "Talking About “Firearm Injury” and “Gun Violence”: Words Matter", visit: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306525

Dial 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S.

RSV vaccines, measles outbreaks & cardiovascular risks from long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new study findings on increased risk of severe health complications linked to patients with long COVID, including: arrhythmias, stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease, COPD and pulmonary embolisms. Also discussing growing measles outbreaks. Measles are extremely contagious, can cause life-threatening illness, and are an immediately notifiable disease. Physicians should promptly report cases to state health departments to notify the CDC within 24 hours via the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How one physician stood up to disinformation and what she learned with Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, shares how she became the target of a coordinated anti-vaccine campaign when a fake tweet went viral. She talks about how the AMA, the media and the online physician community supported her, what physicians can do to protect themselves and the continued importance of physician online advocacy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Recognizing and addressing disparities in health care with Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, a family physician, epidemiologist and anti-racism thought leader, is well-known for her allegories on race and racism. In this episode, she joins American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger to discuss specific ways physicians and medical students can advance health equity and address systemic disparities in medicine.

XBB.1.5, new COIVD-19 and flu at-home test, plus CDC shigellosis warning with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Is it COVID or flu? XBB.1.5 variant still dominates, but FDA has authorized Lucira Health's new at-home COVID test that also identifies influenza A. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest coronavirus trends, seasonal influenza activity, plus CDC's recent health alert for shigellosis infections caused by the XDR Shigella bacteria strain. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. It's not too late to get your flu shot! Find where to get your flu vaccine by visiting https://www.vaccines.gov/ and entering your zip code.

The true story of 16 women who fought gender discrimination in elite science with Kate Zernike

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Writer and Author Kate Zernike join to discuss her new book "The Exceptions," which chronicles the true story of 16 female scientists who fought against gender discrimination as tenured professors at MIT. Her new book details how these exceptional women in science faced discrimination and came together to fight against professional inequities. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn more about "The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science" by Kate Zernike here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Exceptions/Kate-Zernike/9781982131838

Gun violence: firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode we cover firearm-related injury and suicide—and the role physicians can play in helping to prevent it with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, professor of emergency medicine and director of the "Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative" at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Betz is also involved in The Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition and is an #emergencymedicine physician at CU School of Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Free firearm resources available at:

Heart failure, stroke and COVID: the latest research with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The latest news you need to know about XBB.1.5, norovirus, and avian influenza. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new data from the CDC detailing COVID-19 mortality rates for vaccinated and unvaccinated people, preliminary findings on coronavirus infection and heart complications from a small study at Columbia University in NYC, as well as the latest research on lasting heart problems related to COVID infection published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, an obesity medicine physician at Mass General Hospital and associate professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston, talks about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Joel Bervell, a social media educator and fourth-year medical student in Baltimore, shares how he is using his social media platform to address health disparities, racial bias and misinformation in health care. Joel is the former AMA medical student digital fellow. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew and American Medical Association #CXO Todd Unger sit down to chat about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts from its National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. Topics include fixing prior authorization, reforming Medicare payment, fighting scope of practice expansion, supporting telehealth and reducing physician burnout. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update

Diagnosing and treating concussions in contact sports with Brian Sutterer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Brian Sutterer, MD, a sports medicine expert at Southeast Health in Missouri, and host of the popular YouTube channel @BrianSuttererMD, talks in-depth about injuries in contact sports. From head trauma like concussions and CTE—to cardiac events like Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin's collapse. Also covering how parents and physicians can improve athlete safety in every level of sport. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Check out Dr. Sutterer's YouTube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianSuttererMD

COVID-19 vaccine added to immunization schedules for adults and children with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Vaccines for adults: what you need to know about CDC’s recently released adult immunization schedule for 2023 with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. Also discussing routine vaccines for kids, vaccine-preventable diseases like polio—plus CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and the Annals of Internal Medicine (ACP Journals). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Super Bowl weekend, NFL concussion protocol and Damar Hamlin update with Allen Sills, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Heading into Super Bowl weekend we chat with the National Football League's Chief Medical Officer, Allen Sills, MD, about how he’s advancing health and safety on and off the football field. Hear more about professional athlete concussion diagnosis and management, plus more details on the NFL emergency action plans that help medical staff provide life-saving care to players like Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin. As a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of athletes, Dr. Sills also serves as a professor of neurological surgery at Vanderbilt and is the founder and co-director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center. American Medical Association #CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Time may be running out for free COVID testing, treatments and vaccines with Andrea Garcia JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses how the Biden Administration's decision to end the COVID-19 national emergency and U.S. public health emergency on May 11 will affect hospitals, physicians, as well as insured and uninsured patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Access updated information for hospitals, and other types of Medicare & Medicaid providers on the status of COVID-19 blanket waivers and flexibilities here: https://www.cms.gov/coronavirus-waivers

Medical students: get involved in advocacy and help shape the future of medicine with Kylee Borger

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 7 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Reserve your spot by Feb. 15! Register for the AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference now: ama-assn.org/MAC2023 Join the next generation of medical student advocates in Washington, D.C., in just a few short weeks to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill and advocate for key issues—like GME funding, Conrad 30 and scope creep—that affect medical students and the future of medicine. AMA Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) Kylee Borger explains why all medical students should go to the AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC), March 2-3. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Evidence-based strategies to help physicians recapture joy in medicine with Aman Sethi, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Applications for the AMA’s 2023 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program are now open: https://www.ama-assn.org/joyinmedicine Aman Sethi, MD, director of wellness operations at the Permanente Medical Group in Oakland, Calif., shares a comprehensive plan, including simple, impactful interventions, for bringing back joy and meaning in medicine and reducing physician burnout. He also discusses the important role recognition plays in that work. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

What physicians need to know about scope of practice expansion with Kimberly Horvath, JD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

To register for AMA's National Advocacy Conference happening this February 13-15 in Washington D.C., visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/national-advocacy-conference Kimberly Horvath, JD, senior attorney with AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, talks about scope of practice expansion in health care and the AMA’s efforts to address it on behalf of physicians at the state level. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs when it comes to scope of practice by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-recovery-plan-america-s-physicians-fighting-scope-creep Access AMA's scope of practice key tools & resources here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-key-tools-resources

The latest research on long COVID symptoms, treatments & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest research on long COVID, as well as #omicron variant XBB.1.5 and other #SARSCoV2 subvariants. Also covering how the Biden Administration's decision to end COVID-19 national emergency and U.S. public health emergency on May 11 will affect hospitals, physicians and patients—while the World Health Organization (WHO) maintains the COVID-19 pandemic is still a global health emergency. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Watch, read, or listen to Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA Board Chair's recent #vaccine and bivalent booster episode, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/bivalent-vaccine-effectiveness-covid-booster-schedule-and-evusheld

Bivalent vaccine effectiveness, COVID booster schedule and Evusheld update with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA Board Chair Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup, recaps the latest news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting. Topics include the vote on “harmonizing” strain composition for both COVID-19 primary vaccines and booster shots, as well as an update about the preliminary stroke risk signal for seniors who received a Pfizer booster. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Fighting for PrEP medication coverage under the ACA with Stephen Parodi, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

How a physician's quest to ensure patient access to PrEP—a key medication in preventing HIV infection in high-risk patients—has gained national traction with help from the AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS). Stephen Parodi, MD, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation, and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group in Oakland, Calif., discusses how the AMA House of Delegates (AMA-HOD) and AMA-IPPS supported action regarding insurance coverage for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis medication, or PrEP, under the Affordable Care Act (#ACA). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. For more on the AMA's amicus brief filing and involvement in Braidwood Management v. Becerra case, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/leave-aca-s-zero-cost-preventive-care-intact-ama-tells

Match rank order list advice with former program director Louito Edje, MD, MHPE

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Former residency program director Louito Edje, MD, MHPE, shares what 4th year medical students need to know when making rank order list for NRMP (National Resident Matching Program). Dr. Lou Edje, Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official at the University of Cincinnati Medical School, discusses what makes a good residency match, ranking residency programs by specialty, and more tips for creating your #ROL this match season. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Visit https://freida.ama-assn.org for access to FREIDA, the AMA’s Residency & Fellowship Database, our “Road to Residency” video series and other helpful content. Listen to the latest "Meet Your Match: Composing a rank-order list with James Docherty, DO" episode from AMA's Making the Rounds podcast here: https://ama-making-the-rounds.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-your-match-composing-a-rank-order-list-with-james-docherty-do More info on AMA's Physicians of the Future Summit available here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/physicians-future-summit

What parents and pregnant people need to know about COVID-19 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH discusses how coronavirus infections affect newborns, infants, and toddlers. A new CDC study finds children under 5 who test positive for COVID are at higher risk of severe illness—especially after testing positive for another respiratory virus like flu or RSV. Also new research on COVID and pregnancy finds that expectant mothers who test positive with COVID-19 have an increased risk of maternal death, severe maternal morbidities and adverse newborn outcomes. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA to form task force focused on firearm violence prevention with Gerald E. Harmon, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

NOTE: This episode was filmed prior to the mass shooting in California this past weekend. Our thoughts go out to all those who have been impacted by this tragic event — and to the many others who continue to be affected by gun violence.  Gerald Harmon, MD, immediate past president, AMA, and family medicine specialist in South Carolina, discusses the heartbreaking realities of gun violence in America—and the impact it has on the health care workforce. During the November Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates, the American Medical Association adopted policy to establish a task force focused on firearm violence prevention, including firearm-involved suicide. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Read more about the AMA's task force and ongoing efforts here: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-establish-task-force-focused-firearm-violence-prevention

Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Leana Wen, MD, MSc, shares her opinions on what health policy issues to watch in 2023. Dr. Wen, an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at George Washington University, weighs in on vaccine hesitancy around routine childhood immunizations (polio, measles, etc.), the overdose epidemic, marijuana and adolescent development—as well as making contact sports safer to reduce severe brain injuries like CTE and concussions in youth sports. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Dr. Leana Wen is also a CNN medical analyst and op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a weekly column and anchors the Post newsletter, "The Checkup with Dr. Wen". Find her latest articles here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/leana-s-wen/

'Kraken' variant & vaccine stroke risk: everything you need to know with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The latest on Pfizer’s COVID vaccine and stroke risk. Sandra Fryhofer, MD, breaks down vaccine safety statistics following new #FDA and #CDC announcements about possible increased risk of stroke after getting Pfizer's bivalent booster shot. Also covering VSD, other #vaccine databases, and what's expected at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VBRPAC) meeting this January. Plus everything you need to know about the 'Kraken' — a.k.a, the XBB.1.5 #omicron variant. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts #AMAUpdate

Vaccine stroke risk, new MIS-C data & pediatric vaccine decline with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses recent release by CDC, FDA regarding possible link between Pfizer's bivalent booster and stroke risk for those 65 and older. Also covering the potential increased risk of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) for kindergartners given a decrease in pediatric vaccinations this year, as well as new findings regarding multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in children. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

DO vs MD: osteopathic or allopathic medical school with Ilse Levin, DO

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

We want to hear from medical students! Record and submit your questions to help inform future “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School” episodes here: https://bit.ly/3CweAJ1 Special "What I Wish I Knew In Medical School" segment discussing the rewards and challenges of becoming and being a DO with Ilse Levin, DO, an AMA Trustee and a board-certified internist and epidemiologist, as well as a hospital-based physician for the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Silver Spring, Md. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Resident burnout and creating a culture of well-being with Mark Linzer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Mark Linzer, MD, director of the Institute for Professional Worklife at Hennepin Healthcare, talks about the latest research on resident burnout—and specific actions residency program and health system leaders can take to increase well-being. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

To access the AMA STEPS Forward® toolkit (CME credit), visit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2702511

Looking for more physician burnout resources? Check out: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/ama-steps-forward/practice-innovation-strategies-physician-burnout

XBB.1.5 variant: what you need to know now with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, explains what you need to know about the latest Omicron subvariant. Also covering bivalent booster efficacy, data from a new COVID study in Israel, and protecting kids from the flu as they return to school after the holidays. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Salesforce CMO Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, on digital transformation in health care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 9 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, chief medical officer and SVP at Salesforce, discusses the past, present and future of digital transformation in health care. Covering digital health tools to optimize physician workflows and reduce burnout, medical CRM and other clinical technology services. Dr. Nayyar is a nationally recognized leader in health care information technology, as well as an author, public speaker and was named one of “25 Digital Health Influencers to Follow in 2022.” American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Advocating for Medicare physician payment reform with Todd Askew

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew discusses Medicare payment cuts and how they will impact physicians and patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news

XBB.1.5 now dominant in the U.S. as China eases COVID restrictions with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 4 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, returns to discuss a kids strep throat warning issued by CDC (Group A streptococcus bacteria or Strep A) as well as the latest on RSV, influenza, and COVID cases in China and the U.S. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Joy in medicine & continuing to reduce physician burnout in 2023 with Christine Sinsky, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 2 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Christine Sinsky, MD, the vice president of professional satisfaction, AMA, discusses how the AMA plans to continue its critical work to reduce physician burnout and enhance well-being in 2023. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

A year of recovery: AMA CXO Todd Unger takes a look back at the progress and key voices of 2022

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger shares a special end-of-year feature chronicling physicians' efforts to help patients and the AMA's pivot toward recovery in 2022. Tune in for a brand new AMA Update on Jan. 2, 2023. In the meantime, learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Join the AMA or renew your membership here: ama-assn.org/movingmedicine

COVID pandemic progress report and #FightingForDocs in 2023 with Jack Resneck Jr., MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jack Resneck Jr., MD, president of the AMA, joins to discuss the AMA’s achievements in 2022 and what we can look forward to in 2023. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

New long-COVID study, vaccines and pregnancy, masking indoors & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:28:22 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses new research on the link between COVID-19 infection and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and that seasonal influenza activity remains high across the U.S. Also covering the life-threatening risks of flu and COVID during pregnancy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on healthy holidays, bivalent boosters, vaccine inequities & kids and COVID

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

How to stay healthy during the holidays with infectious disease expert, Peter Hotez, MD, PhD—who breaks down the "septo-demic" of: coronavirus, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), metapneumovirus (HMPV), parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs), rhinovirus and numacocle pathogens. Dr. Hotez also shares details about fighting vaccine disinformation and his new book: “The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: How Health Freedom Propaganda Endangers the World.” Dr. Hotez is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development in Houston. He and his science partner, Maria Elena Bottazzi, PhD, have been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Medical student research opportunities with Leelabati Biswas

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:08:42 +0000

Leela Biswas, an MD/PhD candidate at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is this year’s AMA Research Challenge winner, which comes with a $10,000 grand prize sponsored by Laurel Road. She discusses medical student research grants and funding, tips for finding a mentor, and more about her winning research: "Decoding Pregnancy Loss, Validating a Novel Genetic Biomarker of Poor Egg Quality." American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Read Leela's "Validating a genetic biomarker tied to miscarriages" research submission here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/research/validating-genetic-biomarker-tied-miscarriages Watch 2022 AMA Research Challenge Finals here: ttps://youtu.be/mS5o6aoNq5U

COVID cases are on the rise ahead of winter holidays with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on coronavirus spread and infection trends headed into the holidays. Also discussing RSV, the spike in flu cases and influenza antiviral treatments. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

FDA, CDC expand Pfizer & Moderna bivalent vaccines to kids 6 months and up with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Bivalent COVID vaccines for young kids authorized by FDA—and recommended by CDC. The latest on Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old with AMA Board Chair Sandra Fryhofer, MD, who is also the AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

A huge win for prior authorization reform in Michigan with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:01:48 +0000

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist from Flint, joins to discuss a prior authorization victory for physicians in Michigan. Dr. Mukkamala is also the Immediate Past Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. For more information on the AMA's efforts to fix prior authorization, visit: https://fixpriorauth.org/ Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Medical student policy, advocacy, policy & leadership: the next generation of medicine with Reilly Bealer

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger chats about how medical students can influence policy with Reilly Bealer—a medical student at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. Reilly previously served as the AMA’s Government Relations and Advocacy Fellow, and is now chair of the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS). Interested in getting involved in the AMA's Medical Student Section? Visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-groups-sections/medical-students Are you in #MedSchool and have questions for physician leaders and doctors? We want to hear from #MedicalStudents like you! Record and submit your questions to help inform future “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School” episodes here: https://bit.ly/3CweAJ1

'Tripledemic' of flu, RSV & COVID-19 cases continue to rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week and AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, reminds you to #FightFlu by getting your flu shot. Also covering the latest news on coronavirus from a post-Thanksgiving surge, what doctors need to know about monoclonal antibody treatments, and Pfizer BioNTech submitted an Emergency Use Authorization application to the FDA for its omicron-targeting coronavirus booster for children younger than 5. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. CDC Influenza resources for physicians: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/activities.htm

Providing hospital level care at home with Narayana Murali, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 15:47:44 +0000

Narayana Murali, MD, system chief medical officer of medicine services at Geisinger Health, discusses providing hospital level care in patients' homes. Dr. Murali is also chair of the AMA’s Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Check out AMA's Future of Health Report here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ama-future-health-report Interested in AMA's Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS)? Learn more at: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-groups-sections/integrated-physician-practices

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, responds to disinformation, politicization of medicine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, believes "we need to fix what’s broken—and it’s not the doctor." This episode details the challenges facing physicians, their patients, and how now is the time for physicians to stand together in the fight for #HealthcareReform. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Watch Dr. Resneck's full speech here: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/speeches/jack-resneck-jr-md-address-2022-interim-meeting-hod Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

RSV, flu trends plus COVID predictions with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:03:56 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest post-Thanksgiving "tripledemic" trends, as well as findings from a new CDC study on how the updated boosters performed in the real world. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Reducing physician burden with Medicare payment with Todd Askew

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew discusses the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts on Medicare physician payment reform. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Visit https://physiciansgrassrootsnetwork.org/ for more information. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

What you need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with Paul Offit, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Today we cover everything parents and physicians need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Offit is also a member of the FDA’s vaccine advisory committee. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How COVID-19 impacts gut health with Ken Cadwell, PhD & Jonas Schluter, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jonas Schluter, PhD, assistant professor at the Institute for Systems Genetics and Department for Microbiology, along side Ken Cadwell, PhD, the Recanati Family Professor of Microbiology at NYU Langone Health in New York, share findings from their study on the impacts of COVID infection on gut health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Medical innovation in rural health care with Geisinger Health System & Sanford Health

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jeremy Cauwels, MD, chief physician at Sanford Health, and Kenric Maynor, MD, MBA, chair of the Medicine Institute at Geisinger Health System, join us today to discuss innovation in rural health care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Tips for teaching good bedside manner with Nayan Kothari, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

What is good bedside manner—and how can you teach it? Today we discuss innovative ways to train physicians on bedside manner and the art of compassion with Nayan Kothari, MD, chief academic officer at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn more about Saint Peter's Simulation Center for Interprofessional Learning and The Institute for Bedside Medicine, here: https://www.saintpetershcs.com/Graduate-Medical-Education/Simulation-Center-for-Inter-Professional-Learning

Resident stress: reducing burnout and improving physician wellbeing with Baylor Scott & White Health

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Emily Kaus, GME wellness program manager, and Julie Higginbotham, resident education and development specialist, from Baylor, Scott & White in Dallas, share organizational insights to take on resident burnout and improve physician wellbeing. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

What physicians need to know about the No Surprises Act with Emily Carroll, JD & George Cox, JD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Emily Carroll, a senior attorney for the AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, and George Cox, the AMA’s director of legislative counsel, share what physicians need to know about the No Surprises Act and how the AMA's advocacy team is working on behalf of physicians and patients as the Act evolves. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Guidance for implementation of the No Surprises Act: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/implementation-no-surprises-act Summary of the August final rule: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ama-summary-nsa-final-rules.pdf Toolkit for physicians on disputing out-of-network payments: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ama-nsa-idr-toolkit.pdf Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news

'Tripledemic', long COVID, burnout & more with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 8 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Today Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, joins to discuss the latest trends and research in medicine from her vantage point as editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network in Chicago. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

RSV patients overwhelm hospital ICUs with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 7 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine, and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the rapid rise of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases overwhelming hospitals, as well as an update on monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Strengthening patient trust in physicians and health systems with Rich Baron, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Rich Baron, MD, president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine and ABIM Foundation, joins to discuss the importance of rebuilding trust in the health care system. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. For more information, visit: https://buildingtrust.org/

Influenza, COVID & RSV cases continue to rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the spike in flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID cases across the country. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Digital transformation at the VHA with Arash Harzand, MD, MBA

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Arash Harzand, MD, MBA, senior innovation fellow at the VA Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning in Atlanta, talks about digital transformation in health care and how it’s helping to fill critical gaps. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. AMA's "Return on Health" Research Framework is available here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/amas-return-health-telehealth-framework-practices To access "The Playbook: Digital Healthcare Edition," visit: https://www.dimesociety.org/access-resources/the-playbooks/digital-healthcare-edition/

Novavax booster, COVID vaccines in pregnancy and boosters for kids with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, shares news from the latest ACIP meeting, including the newest COVID booster from Novavax, more reassuring data on the safety and value of COVID vaccines for pregnant people, their infants and children, and the inclusion of COVID vaccines in the Vaccines for Children Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Flu spreads while two new COVID subvariants & RSV infections rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses two new emerging subvariants: BQ. 1 and BQ1.1. Also covering the 'tripledemic' threat given cases of flu, COVID, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections are on the rise. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The link between childcare stress and physician burnout with Elizabeth Harry, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Harry, MD, senior medical director of well being at UCHealth in Aurora, Colo., joins to discuss the connection between high childcare stress and burnout among health care workers during the pandemic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Addressing the rapid rise in physician burnout revealed by a new study with Christine Sinsky, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Today we dive into new research findings from a recent study on physician burnout with Christine Sinsky, MD, the AMA's vice president of professional satisfaction. Dr. Sinsky is one of the authors on the study that was published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings last month. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery For more information and to access the study by the AMA, Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/physician-burnout-rate-spikes-new-height

Public health: the challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Today we discuss pressing public health issues and the role of physicians and the AMA in our public health response with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH, the AMA’s new chief health and science Officer. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

David Aizuss, MD, an ophthalmologist in Calabasas, Calif., and a member of the AMA Board of Trustees discusses the California Assembly Bill 2236—which would have allowed optometrists to perform advanced eye procedures, including surgery—and how AMA and state advocacy helped defeat it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Bivalent boosters for kids, long COVID study, monkeypox decline & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares details of the FDA's authorization for COVID boosters for kids 5 to 11, early Pfizer data on the bivalent booster and a study on long COVID, plus the latest on monkeypox and Ebola. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, Diana Ramos, MD, shares what her new role as California’s surgeon general means to her and how physicians' clinical experience can prepare them for leadership roles within government. She also discusses the first National Latino/Latina Physicians Day #NLPD and why it matters. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Email Dr. Ramos your health questions, concerns and community issues at DoctoraDiana@osg.ca.gov.

COVID boosters, flu season and the Ebola outbreak with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares a new study that shows why getting a COVID booster matters. Also covering the importance of the flu shot, including a new flu campaign and talking points for physicians, and what a CDC Health Advisory for the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Uganda means to physicians and patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. #FluFOMO to highlight how getting vaccinated can help people avoid missing out on fun moments like spending time with family and friends. GetMyFluShot.org for more information on the flu.

Advice for your medical school journey with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist in Michigan—and immediate past chair of the AMA Board of Trustees—joins today for the first of many “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School” conversations with physician leaders and medical experts. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. We want to hear from medical students! Record and submit your questions to help inform future “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School” episodes here: https://bit.ly/3CweAJ1 Join us tonight for AMA's webinar "Medical Student National Advocacy Week: How to communicate effectively with Congress" at 6 p.m. Eastern time. Register here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/medical-student-national-advocacy-week-how-communicate-effectively-congress Get involved in #MedicalStudent National Advocacy Week here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/2022-medical-student-national-advocacy-week

Vaccines and boosters offer best protection from COVID winter wave with Ashish Jha, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In March 2022, Ashish Jha, MD, MPH, joined the Biden Administration as the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator. The general internist physician and academic, who is on short-term leave as Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, spoke with American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger about the new COVID booster and managing COVID this fall and winter.

Fall COVID-19 wave or winter coronavirus surge likely headed for U.S. with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's vice president of science, medicine and public health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH discusses the latest from the CDC on monkeypox treatments and universal masking guidelines for health care settings. Also covering new Omicron boosters and "most resistant variant" emerging in the UK. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, on who needs a higher dose flu vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 4 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Everything you need to know about the 2022-2023 flu season, including: types of flu vaccines available, when you should get vaccinated—as well as which shot you, adults over 65, and those with egg allergies should get. Sandra Fryhofer, MD, is AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Nutrition education for patient care and physician self-care with Stephen Devries, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

What physicians need to know about nutrition education both for patient care and self-care with Stephen Devries, MD, executive director of the nonprofit Gaples Institute and an adjunct associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Access "2022 Update: Nutrition Science for Health and Longevity: What Every Physician Needs to Know" via AMA Ed Hub™ here: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/gaples-institute-ed/provider-referrer/7893 To learn more about the Gaples Institute Nutrition and Lifestyle Education, visit https://edhub.ama-assn.org/gaples-institute-ed

Promoting gender diversity in leadership within medicine with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

September marks the AMA's #WomenInMedicineMonth. Today Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup, discusses how she leads with purpose – this year’s theme. Dr. Fryhofer also serves as Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Celebrate #WIMMonth and get involved here: https://ama-assn.org/WomenMedicineMonth

Monkeypox, bivalent vaccines & updated CDC guidelines for COVID exposure with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's vice president of science, medicine and public health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses bivalent vaccine availability—including Moderna shortages and timing on boosters for kids under 12. Also covering the latest from the CDC, including: findings from a new study on patient recovery from myocarditis after receiving mRNA COVID vaccines, plus a summary of recent changes to CDC guidance on infection prevention and control recommendations for health care personnel, as well as interim guidance for managing health care personnel with SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure to SARS-CoV-2. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Creating work-life balance as a physician leader with Betty Chu, MD, MBA

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

September marks the AMA's #WomenInMedicineMonth. Today Betty Chu, MD, MBA, senior vice president, associate chief clinical officer and chief quality officer at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, discusses how she leads with purpose – this year’s theme. Dr. Chu also serves on the AMA Council on Medical Service. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Celebrate #WIMMonth and get involved here: https://ama-assn.org/WomenMedicineMonth

Telehealth coverage, Medicare payment and more with Jason Marino

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

American Medical Association CXO and host, Todd Unger, discusses the AMA’s recent advocacy efforts in 3 key areas: #telehealth, prior authorization, and #Medicare payment with Jason Marino—the AMA’s director of congressional affairs in Washington D.C. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news Interested in helping protect patient access to care? Check out the Physicians Grassroots Network here: https://physiciansgrassrootsnetwork.org/

Why it's important to have women in medicine with Suja Mathew, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

September marks AMA's #WomenInMedicineMonth. Today Suja Mathew, MD, executive vice president and chief clinical officer at Atlantic Health System, discusses how she leads with purpose – this year’s theme. Dr. Mathew is also a newly elected member of the AMA Council on Medical Education. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Celebrate #WIMMonth and get involved here: https://ama-assn.org/WomenMedicineMonth

Flu shot, COVID boosters, TPOXX treatments and more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses preparing for flu season, changes to CDC's TPOXX guidance, as well as the latest data and findings from new physician burnout research study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Read more about the AMA, Mayo Clinic, and Stanford Medicine research findings on physician burnout here: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/physician-burnout-rate-spikes-new-height

Addressing Medicare payment problems for physicians with Jack Resneck Jr., MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, a practicing dermatologist and health care policy expert in San Francisco, discusses the latest advocacy efforts on Medicare physician payment reform. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. View "Characteristics of a Rational Medicare Payment System" PDF here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/characteristics-rational-medicare-payment-principles.pdf Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

How social determinants of health impact health outcomes with Laura Zimmermann, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Laura Zimmermann, MD, Interim Division Chief of General Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, discusses a step-by-step approach for physicians to address social determinants of health in their practice. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Looking for more resources? To access the AMA STEPS Forward® toolkit (CME credit), visit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2702762 Watch the full AMA STEPS Forward® webinar on social determinants of health here: https://bit.ly/3BMnlyj

Health policy, medical research, clinical care & more with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The new editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, discusses her transition from academic, physician-scientist to starting her new role at one of the most widely circulated general medical journals in the world. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Celebrate #WomenInMedicineMonth and learn more here: https://ama-assn.org/WomenMedicineMonth

New COVID booster, monkeypox vaccine eligibility & polio in New York with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest CDC recommendations, research data, and study findings on: poliovirus in New York, HIV and monkeypox—as well as COVID hospitalization rates and the effectiveness of vaccinations and boosters during Omicron. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Six drivers of physician burnout with ICPH keynote speaker, Paul DeChant, MD, MBA

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Paul DeChant, MD, MBA, one of the featured keynote speakers at the 2022 International Conference on Physician Health™, Oct. 13-15, in Orlando, Fla., shares six key drivers of physician burnout and how to address them. This year’s conference theme is “engaging organizations to achieve cultural change.” American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Registration for ICPH 2022 closes Sept. 22! Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/3N7cdP2

Physician-led health care teams with Bryan Batson, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Bryan Batson, MD, CEO of Hattiesburg Clinic, in Hattiesburg, Miss., shares details from a new study that demonstrates the value of physician-led, team-based care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Read more about Hattiesburg Clinic's "Targeting Value-based Care with Physician-led Care Teams”, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/amid-doctor-shortage-nps-and-pas-seemed-fix-data-s-nope Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

New Omicron boosters available from Pfizer and Moderna with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Bivalent boosters authorized by FDA: the latest on Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccines for fall with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, chair, American Medical Association Board of Trustees and AMA liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

New Paxlovid study data, monkeypox cases, U.S. life expectancy and more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Free COVID tests, vaccines and treatments could be ending soon. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also covers the continued decline in U.S. life expectancy and FDA's authorization of Moderna and Pfizer boosters for fall. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Mental health stigma & physician well-being with Christine Yu Moutier, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 6 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week to #StopSuicide, Christine Yu Moutier, MD, chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in New York, joins to discuss dismantling the stigma around seeking mental health treatment. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Dial 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Register for AMA’s live webinar “Dismantling Stigma for All: Addressing Physician and Patient Mental Health and Suicide Risk” on Thursday, Sept. 8, at noon Central time, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/addressing-physician-and-patient-mental-health

Welcome to the AMA Update

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 5 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The AMA Update podcast covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from physicians and experts on COVID-19, monkeypox, advocacy issues, scope of practice, and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters. Find all AMA podcasts at ama-assn.org/podcasts

Finding the best medical residency program for you with Maya Hammoud, MD, MBA

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 2 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Residency applicants start submitting MyERAS applications to programs on September 7th. Maya Hammoud, MD, an OB/GYN professor and Associate Chair of Education at the University of Michigan Medical School, discusses residency selection and how a new tool can help medical students find a residency program that best fits them. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Specialties interested in collaborating on a residency program Alignment Check Index (ACI) tool can email gme@ama-assn.org for more information. To access FREIDA™ Alignment Check Index (ACI) tool, visit: https://freida.ama-assn.org/residency-alignment

How to implement survivor-informed care and why it matters with Anita Ravi, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 15:29:08 +0000

Anita Ravi, MD, a family physician, and CEO and co-founder of the PurpLE Health Foundation in New York, is working to break the cycle of gender-based violence against women—join us to kick off Women in Medicine Month this September. Dr. Ravi is one of this year’s #WIMMonth AMA Inspiration Award honorees and the immediate past chair of the AMA Women Physicians Section. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Celebrate #WomenInMedicineMonth and get involved here: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-groups-sections/women-physicians/women-medicine-month For more information, visit: https://purplehealthfoundation.org/

New CDC monkeypox guidance, Novavax for kids & Moderna boosters with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Can kids go to school with monkeypox? Why is Moderna suing Pfizer? Is the government still mailing free COVID tests? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, answers these questions and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on tangible actions to reverse the overdose epidemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. American Medical Association CXO, Todd Unger, is joined by Bobby Mukkamala, MD, immediate past chair of the AMA Board of Trustees and chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, to discuss the AMA’s advocacy work to help #EndOverdose. Also covering tangible actions physicians and policymakers can take now, before the end of the year, and in Congress and state legislatures across the United States – to help save lives and reduce harm. Visit https://end-overdose-epidemic.org for more information. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news

Voter registration and health care with Vot-ER

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

For #CivicHealthMonth this August we discuss how voting influences health and why it’s important for physicians to get involved in voting advocacy. American Medical Association CXO and host, Todd Unger, is joined by Aliya Bhatia, executive director of Vot-ER in Washington, D.C., and Jasmin Eatman, an MD and PhD candidate at Emory in Atlanta—and Vot-ER intern. Visit Vot-ER.org now to get your badge and learn more!

Climate change's effects on human health with Colin Cave, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Treating climate change as a public health crisis with Colin Cave, MD, the medical director of external affairs, government relations and community health for Northwest Permanente (NWP), the medical group for Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Portland, Ore. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

FDA authorizes Novavax vaccine for kids ages 12-17 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Rebekah Bernard, MD, on the importance of physician-led care

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

A special episode with Rebekah Bernard, MD, co-author of the book Patients at Risk: The Rise of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in Healthcare about scope creep and how it can affect patient care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. To learn more about the AMA’s work to fight scope creep as a critical part of our Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, visit: ama-assn.org/recovery

Adult vaccines, routine immunizations & more with L.J Tan, PhD, MS

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:09:51 +0000

L.J Tan, PhD, MS, chief policy and partnerships officer at Immunize.org (formerly Immunization Action Coalition, or IAC), and the co-chair of the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit, discusses the importance of adult immunizations and "community immunity" in both the future of primary care, as well as preventing future pandemics. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Visit the CDC website for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/index.html #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #ivax2Protect

Preventing COVID & Monkeypox in schools with Aaron Carroll, MD, MS

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:33:39 +0000

Aaron Carroll, MD, MS, a distinguished professor of pediatrics, chief health officer at Indiana University in Indianapolis—and good friend of the show —discusses what parents and physicians need to know as kids head back to school this fall. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. NOTE: this episode was recorded prior to the release of the CDC's updated COVID-19 guidelines on 8/11/2022. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/p0811-covid-guidance.html for more information.

CDC COVID guideline changes: what you need to know with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, walks through the updated CDC COVID-19 Guidance, including what's changed, what hasn't, and what it means for kids headed back to school during National Immunization Awareness Month this August. #ivax2Protect Plus, FDA has authorized a plan for using a partial dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine via intradermal injection to extend supply. This also allows use of Jynneos to prevent monkeypox in kids under 18. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Visit AMA's monkeypox resource center here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/monkeypox-resource-center

The intersection of quality and research in the era of COVID with Nancy Gin, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Nancy Gin, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer at the Permanente Federation, as well as regional medical director of quality and analysis at the Southern California Permanente Medical Group discusses how the COVID pandemic created a blueprint for accelerating innovation—and how we can keep that momentum going long term. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Read "The Intersection of Quality and Research in the Era of COVID-19: A Virtuous Cycle": https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/doi/10.7812/TPP/22.093

Jynneos, Tpoxx & federal services for long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia JD, MPH, covers monkeypox cases, vaccines, Tecovirimat used for treatment, as well as two Biden administration reports and support services for Americans with long haul COVID. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Visit https://www.covid.gov/longcovid for federal services and supports for people experiencing longer term impacts of COVID-19. Access guidance and descriptors for new monkeypox CPT codes here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/orthopoxvirus-and-monkeypox-coding-guidance

Monkeypox symptoms, vaccines, cases, testing, PPE & more with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 8 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Monkeypox questions on transmission, testing, treatment, prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE) and more answered by Sandra Fryhofer, MD, Chair, American Medical Association Board of Trustees and AMA liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. Monkeypox resources available here: https://www.ama-assn.org/topics/monkeypox

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on not waiting for fall to get boosted

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discusses his coronavirus vaccine, CorbeVax, as well as his Paxlovid rebound infection experience, and growing concerns around monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Dr. Peter Hotez is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development in Houston.

Latest on the monkeypox outbreak with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

COVID-19 boosters this September, CDC designates monkeypox as nationally notifiable condition as outbreak continues, and new CPT codes added, as covered by AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Novavax vaccine questions answered with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Novavax vaccine dose, delivery, storage, side effects—and all the details doctors need to know with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. AMA COVID-19 resource center for physicians: http://ama-assn.org/covid-19

Monkeypox, Omicron BA.5, and Novavax with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, details summer spike of COVID-19 cases driven by the highly transmissible Omicron BA.5 subvariant. Also covering Novavax news, as well as monkeypox cases and stats—including the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring it a global health emergency. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Second booster for over 50 & monkeypox antivirals with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia on the latest from the FDA and CDC, covering Novavax vaccine updates, getting a second booster shot, and continued spread of monkeypox across the United States. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. • CDC Emergency Operations Center contact phone number (monkeypox): 770-488-7100 • Information for Healthcare Providers on Obtaining and Using TPOXX (Tecovirimat) for Treatment of Monkeypox: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/obtaining-tecovirimat.html

Monkeypox numbers, treatment and prevention with two CDC experts

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Two experts from the CDC’s Division of High-Consequence Pathogens & Pathology in Atlanta, Caroline Schrodt, MD, and Jennifer McQuiston, DVM, talk with American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger about what physicians need to know about monkeypox, including the latest numbers, how it's spread, vulnerable populations, common symptoms, and available treatments and testing. For up-to-date information visit the CDC’s monkeypox website: www.cdc.gov/poxvirus

CDC study shows life-saving power of COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The latest on Omicron subvariants, delays in state-by-state COVID case reporting and more with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO, Todd Unger hosts.

COVID vaccine for kids: My son's experience with Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

On vaccinating his 3-year-old son: Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, a practicing anesthesiologist in Milwaukee and the AMA’s new president-elect, shares his family's vaccine experience with American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger, as well as advice for parents of young kids and tips for doctors on answering questions from vaccine-hesitant parents. Find COVID vaccine locations near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/

FDA advisors recommend COVID vaccine update for fall with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Vaccine progress for kids under 5 & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the latest on COVID vaccines for fall with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. Also covering the vaccine rollout for kids under 5, as well as AMA's statements on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding firearm violence and overturning Roe v. Wade.

FDA and CDC back COVID vaccines for youngest kids with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the latest on COVID vaccines for kids under 5 with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering progress on Moderna's and Pfizer's EUAs, and identifying questions parents might have for physicians about getting their kids vaccinated.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on when the youngest kids can get vaccinated

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses FDA timeline on Pfizer & Moderna vaccines for the youngest children with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA advisory committee's recommendations for kids ages 6 to 17, news on a possible booster for fall, as well as the lifting of testing requirements for international travel to the U.S.

COVID vaccines for kids under 5 still pending with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews the timeline for COVID vaccines for kids under 5 with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering COVID case numbers, what to expect this summer, how and why you should report positive at-home tests, as well as an increase in monkeypox cases in the U.S.

Fourth dose boosters and pediatric vaccines, an update with Peter Marks, MD, PhD from the FDA

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 7 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Hear the latest on who should receive the fourth dose of the COVID-19 booster—and when—and whether we’ll be seeing a vaccine for younger children soon. Susan R. Bailey, MD, immediate past president, AMA welcomes Peter Marks, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), addressing a host of hot topics related to the fourth dose booster vaccine and provide updates on pediatric vaccine safety data.

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 testing with Emily Volk, MD, FCAP

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 3 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Emily Volk, MD, FCAP, president of the College of American Pathologists, talks about the ins and outs of COVID-19 testing; knowing when to test, what test to take, and other pressing questions patients may have.

COVID infections are increasing across the U.S. with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 case trends coming out of the long weekend with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering Paxlovid treatments and "rebound infections," monkeypox infections, and the AMA's statement on the Texas elementary shootings that have devastated our nation.

Preliminary findings on COVID vaccine for kids under 5 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews the latest on vaccines for children ages 6 months through 4 years, as well as boosters for 5-11 year olds with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. Also covering CDC's recommendation on a second booster shot for people 50 or older, and the latest on the monkeypox outbreak.

Paxlovid side effects, treatment timelines and more with John Farley, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 23 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses what physicians and patients need to know about Paxlovid with John Farley, MD, MPH, director of the Office of Infectious Diseases in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of New Drugs at the FDA. For more information on Paxlovid from the FDA, visit: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-updates-paxlovid-health-care-providers

Over one million American lives lost to COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger and Andrea Garcia, AMA's director of science, medicine and public health, discuss the grim milestone of one million COVID deaths in the U.S. Also covering rising cases—especially in the Northeast and Midwest, where daily case reports are higher now than at the peak of 2021's summer Delta surge. As well as news from last week's second global COVID-19 vaccination summit.

COVID vaccines for kids under 5 with Paul Offit, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 16 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the status of Covid vaccines for kids under 5 with Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Offit is also a member of the FDA’s vaccine advisory committee.

Welcome to the AMA COVID-19 Update

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Sun, 15 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000

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The latest from the FDA on second booster shots and more with Susan R. Bailey, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Watch the full webinar here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/covid-19-fourth-dose-boosters-and-vaccine-update-peter-marks-md

FDA's latest on J&J vaccine safety concerns and more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the latest Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine news with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering a newly released estimate for COVID-19 related deaths using excess mortality, as well as summer spikes of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and that masking up in airports or high-risk settings continues to reduce chances of COVID infection.

FDA to review COVID vaccine for kids under 5 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 4 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

On May 9th, AMA's immediate past president, Susan Bailey, MD, will host the live webinar: "Fourth dose boosters and pediatric vaccine update with Dr. Peter Marks." Register for the AMA's webinar: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/covid-19-webinar-series-fourth-dose-boosters-and-pediatric-vaccines

Four physicians discuss moving beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

How will our nation—and America’s physicians—move beyond this pandemic? Tune in to hear expert physician perspectives on what lies ahead—and to learn how to prepare yourself, your practice and your patients for what’s next. Our physician guests include: Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive director, American Public Health Association; Céline Gounder, MD, Senior fellow and editor-at-large for Public Health, Kaiser Family Foundation and Kaiser Health News; clinical associate professor, Medicine and Infectious Diseases, New York University; Stephen Parodi, MD, executive vice president, External Affairs, Communications, and Brand, The Permanente Federation; associate executive director, The Permanente Medical Group

Marcus Plescia, MD, MPH, on changes in COVID data reporting & more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses COVID data reporting changes and strengthening public health infrastructure with Marcus Plescia, MD, MPH, the chief medical officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in Atlanta.

Mask mandates & FDA approves Remdesivir for kids under 12 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 case numbers and the legal battle over mask mandates with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the CDC's latest health alert for COVID therapies, as well as the FDA's approval of Remdesivir to treat pediatric coronavirus patients (kids 12 and younger). More information on the CDC's health alert: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00463.asp

Which airlines and public transit require masks with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews changes to the national mask mandate with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, including which airlines no longer require masks and the cities still enforcing mask mandates on public transit. Also covering the emerging subvariants BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1, a new COVID breath test, and why Americans over 60 should get a second booster shot.

Lessons from the pandemic with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger is joined by Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, former director of the CDC and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives in New York to discuss how we can use lessons from the past two years to strengthen our public health system and pandemic response.

Vaccine trials ramp up for possible fourth dose in fall with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering updates from FDA’s vaccine advisory committee meeting regarding a revised version of the COVID vaccine for fall, the FDA suspending use of a monoclonal antibody drug by GlaxoSmithKline known as sotrovimab to treat high-risk COVID-19 patients in the U.S. because it’s unlikely to be effective against BA.2, and a clinical trial published in NEJM confirms that the anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin, showed no sign of alleviating COVID.

Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, on the latest long COVID research

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the latest research on long COVID with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, the Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale University and a principal investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Latest guidance from FDA & CDC on second booster shots with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the spread of the BA2 variant, Medicare paying for at-home COVID tests, as well as the latest from the FDA and CDC regarding who may get a second COVID booster shot.

Tips and tools to help keep your private practice open safely with Carol Vargo

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

For more resources and access to “A Physician Guide to Keeping Your Practice Open During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic,” visit: ama-assn.org/KeepPracticeOpenGuide

Computer vision syndrome, mask-associated dry eye & more with David Aizuss, MD

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 4 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reflects on #SaveYourVisionMonth with David Aizuss, MD, an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles and an AMA trustee, who shares what physicians want you to know about how the pandemic may be affecting your eye health and the importance of regular eye care from a physician.

The latest on FDA authorization for a second booster with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 trending topics and news related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA's authorization of a second booster shot, as well as changes in COVID treatments and therapies. Additionally, uninsured patients may have to pay high prices out-of-pocket for COVID tests and vaccinations due to lack of federal funding and stalled budget approval.

BA.2 variant, boosters & U.S. case reporting changes with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 news and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering what we know about the BA.2 Omicron subvariant, if a new surge is coming soon, the latest on booster shots and changing data collection on the pandemic.

TSA mask mandate & updates on COVID vaccines for kids with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering state-wide mandates lifting for masks in school, and the latest developments on when a COVID vaccine will be available for kids under 5.

AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, on fixing our health system and rebuilding trust

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, a family medicine specialist in Pawleys Island, S.C., who shares five actions we can take now to fix our ailing health care system and rebuild trust.

Reviewing a national plan to get us to a new normal with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 case numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the government's newly released COVID response strategy and how it will take the nation out of crisis mode, the CDC's scaled back contact tracing efforts and the U.S. Surgeon General's renewed push to fight misinformation online.

Stephen Parodi, MD, on shifting from pandemic to endemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Stephen Parodi, MD, the executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation, and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group in Oakland, Calif., about pandemic vs. endemic and what that shift will mean for our COVID-19 response.

New CDC guidelines and tracking COVID-19 risk in your area with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 case numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering new data from CDC studies, understanding community risk and finding your local COVID-19 Community Level, as well as positive long-lasting effects of COVID booster shots. Access the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "COVID-19 by County" tracker here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, outlines data supporting vaccinated pregnant mothers pass on COVID protection

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the latest on coronavirus treatments, including Merk's COVID pill, as well as research outlining the positive effects of getting vaccinated during pregnancy.

The FDA on Molnupiravir and COVID-19: What physicians need to know, Part III

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In part three of this three-part series, Aimee Hodowanec, MD, senior medical officer, Division of Antivirals, Office of Infectious Disease in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of New Drugs, FDA, discusses what physicians need to know about Molnupiravir as treatment for COVID-19.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest on vaccines for children 5 and younger

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA's pivot to wait for more data on vaccines for kids under 5, and what new data from the CDC tells us about booster shots.

The FDA on Paxlovid and COVID-19: What physicians need to know, Part II

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In part two of this three-part series, Stephanie Troy, MD, senior medical officer, Division of Antivirals, Office of Infectious Disease in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of New Drugs, FDA, discusses what to know about Paxlovid as treatment for COVID-19.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, on what new FDA licensing & authorization requests mean for patients

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger dives into new developments from ACIP's emergency meeting on Feb. 4 with Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup.

The FDA on Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics: What physicians need to know, Part I

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA president Gerald Harmon, MD, welcomes experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss what prescribers need to know about COVID-19 therapeutic drugs, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir. Alternative treatment options for high-risk outpatients with mild-moderate COVID-19 are also discussed. Guest: John Farley, MD, MPH, director, Office of Infectious Diseases in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of New Drugs, FDA

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new CDC data on detecting COVID surges in advance

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Gerald Harmon, MD, on what physicians need to know about COVID-19 therapeutics

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger is joined by the AMA’s president, Gerald Harmon, MD, a family medicine specialist in Pawleys Island, S.C., who shares new information and big takeaways about therapeutics for COVID-19 after his recent conversation with three physician leaders from the FDA.

David Rubin, MD, on keeping kids in school in the wake of Omicron

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with David Rubin, MD, director of PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, about his team's nationally recognized COVID-19 forecasting model and how it informs new guidance for K-12 educational settings aimed at keeping kids in school.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers new CDC study findings, full FDA approval for Moderna vaccine & Novavax authorization request

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 case numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Including the new “stealth Omicron” variant, as well as data from the latest CDC study showing third doses/booster shots bolster COVID defenses for both the immunocompromised and people with stronger immune systems. Also recapping AMA's joint statement with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) on blood shortages.

AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, discusses physicians' vital role in a "pandemic of mistrust"

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 1 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, a family medicine specialist in Pawleys Island, S.C., about the important role physicians can play at this pivotal time in the pandemic and the support they need to do so.

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on his new COVID vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:19:26 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development in Houston, to learn about his new COVID vaccine and how it fits into our global pandemic response.

Laura Hoffman, JD, on prioritizing and protecting your patients' vaccination data

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

During #DataPrivacyWeek, AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Laura Hoffman, JD, the AMA’s assistant director of federal affairs, about the importance of establishing guardrails for digital vaccination data and how physicians can address data privacy concerns with patients. Access the AMA's case for privacy by design in app development resource here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/privacy-principles-by-design.pdf To learn more about AMA's health data privacy framework and advocacy work on the issue, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/ama-health-data-privacy-framework

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the newest research on Omicron

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The webinar: "COVID-19: What to know about therapeutics and other treatment options" is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m. Central time.

Register and submit questions for the webinar here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/covid-19-what-physicians-need-know-webinar-series

Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH, on clinician well-being in Omicron's wake

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses clinician well-being in the COVID “new normal" with Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH, dean for well-being and resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and chief wellness officer at Mount Sinai Health System.

Leana Wen, MD, MSc, assesses the COVID endgame post-omicron surge

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:23:19 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Leana Wen, MD, MSc, public health professor at George Washington University, a columnist with the Washington Post, and a CNN medical analyst, about how physician communication and leadership can clear up COVID confusion for individual patients—as well as the nation.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses what to expect with the Omicron surge

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering developments in COVID hot spots across the nation, the CDC's clarified stance on masks, and Dr. Fauci's "five phases of the pandemic."

Leonard Nelson, JD, on how vaccine mandate rulings impact physicians

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:25:39 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Leonard Nelson, JD, the AMA’s senior assistant general counsel, about the recent Supreme Court decisions on vaccine mandates and their long-term implications for physicians.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, outlines CDC's updated COVID recs

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews rising COVID-19 case numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also detailing what physicians and patients need to know about the CDC’s updated guidance on isolation, quarantine and testing.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses updated booster recs for teens and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses news from the recent meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to ACIP, and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. Updates include new COVID booster recommendations for teens, a shorter booster interval after a Pfizer vaccine series, new additional dose recommendations for immunocompromised children, and what you need to know about Pfizer’s new COVID vaccine formulation for adults. Also reviewing new data about preventing MIS-C (multisystem inflammatory syndrome) in children, as well as recent decision memos from the CDC director.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses new J&J vaccine recommendations

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and chair-elect of the AMA Board of Trustees about updated vaccine recommendations based on an increased, but still rare, risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Also, covering the latest on Omicron and vaccine effectiveness, a vaccine safety update for children aged 5-11 and the status of a COVID vaccine for toddlers.

Health system leaders on navigating vaccine mandates

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the complex issue of vaccine mandates with three health system leaders: Robert Hart, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Ochsner Health; Adnan Munkarah, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Henry Ford Health System; and Michael Anderson, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in this special COVID Update feature.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses new data on Omicron, Pfizer's COVID pill and more

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering an increase in COVID cases as the U.S. surpassed 50 million on Monday, new data from a major study released by South Africa’s largest health insurer on vaccine efficacy against Omicron, and an update on Pfizer's COVID pill.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the spread of the Omicron variant

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on the omicron variant and Delta winter surge

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the new omicron variant and what it means for the months ahead with good friend of the show, Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development in Houston.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses omicron, vaccine mandate challenges and Merck's COVID pill

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Paul Offit, MD, discusses the importance of pediatric COVID vaccination

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Paul Offit, MD, the director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about pediatric COVID vaccination, mandates and boosters.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses uptick in COVID cases and flu outbreaks

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the latest on COVID-19 treatment pills, expanding eligibility for booster shots, what the uptick in cases in Europe could forecast for the U.S., as well as flu outbreaks and press releases from the November 2021 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.

Bechara Choucair, MD, discusses the nation's vaccination strategy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Bechara Choucair, MD, vaccinations coordinator on the White House COVID-19 Response Team in Washington, D.C., about the nation’s vaccination strategy, including vaccine requirements, pediatric vaccination and boosters.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses legal challenges to Biden's vaccine requirements

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering legal challenges to the Biden administration's recent vaccine requirements for large companies and health workers, as well as ongoing efforts to vaccinate the nation's 5 to 11 year olds.

An in-depth look at kids and COVID vaccines with Dr. Sandra Fryhofer

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses what physicians need to know about the recent COVID vaccine authorization for children in the 5 to 11 age group with Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses recent EUA for Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5-11 year olds

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 14:15:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA's authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in children 5 to 11, vaccine mandates in schools, and the AMA's support of the Biden Administration's plan to address the nation's overdose epidemic.

Dr. Aaron Carroll talks Halloween and holidays and how to assess risk

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses Halloween and assessing risk heading into the holiday season with Dr. Aaron Carroll, a professor of pediatrics and chief health officer at Indiana University.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses vaccine authorization for 5-11 year olds

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer shares the latest on boosters and the new "mix-and-match strategy"

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses what physicians need to know about boosters for Moderna, J&J recipients, and the newly approved mix-and-match strategy, with Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses boosters and pending authorizations

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering booster shots (including FDA and CDC recommendations), COVID case spikes related to dropping temperatures, and a reminder to get your annual flu shot.

CDC's Dr. Alex Kallen discusses what physicians need to know about infection prevention and control

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with the CDC's Dr. Alex Kallen, chief of the Prevention and Response Branch in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, about the importance of infection prevention and control and what physicians need to know about updated guidance in this area.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses EUA requests for boosters and children ages 5-11

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization (EUA) requests from Pfizer for children ages 5-11, as well as movement on boosters for Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccine recipients.

Baptist Health leadership on combating rising COVID cases in south Florida

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses navigating the resurgence of COVID cases in southern Florida with Dr. Bernie Fernandez, the CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group, and Bill Ulbricht the Chief Operating and Administrative Officer for the Clinical Enterprise division of Baptist Health South Florida.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses trends and urgent call for pregnant people to get vaccinated

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 6 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering movement on FDA's J&J and Moderna booster EUA consideration, New York's vaccine mandate, and Merck's antiviral COVID-19 treatment pill.

EvergreenHealth's Dr. Pratima Sharma shares strategies to support physicians during crisis

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Dr. Pratima Sharma, executive medical director of primary care at EvergreenHealth, about how her health system quickly pivoted when it became the first location in the country to identify a COVID positive patient. Dr. Sharma shares strategies for ensuring physician well-being during crisis and how changes her health system made during the pandemic will influence care long term.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses booster rollout, mask studies and this week's numbers

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer shares what physicians need to know about boosters

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks boosters with Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Learn what physicians need to know about the latest Pfizer booster authorization, including who is eligible, why boosters are needed and what this means for our larger efforts to fight the pandemic.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares vaccine updates on boosters and young children

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, about trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering Pfizer's announcement regarding vaccine effectiveness in 5-11 year olds, the FDA's decision on booster shots, and a state-by-state look at swings in COVID case count.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Biden's push for vaccine mandates

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Steven Stack on confronting challenges in Kentucky's battle against COVID

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Public Health and former AMA president, about how Kentucky is faring in its battle with COVID, including the state's recent surge in cases and challenges posed by the politicization of health care issues.

The FDA's Dr. John Farley talks about why ivermectin should not be used to prevent or treat COVID

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with John Farley, MD, MPH, director of the Office of Infectious Diseases in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of New Drugs at the FDA, about what physicians and patients really need to know about ivermectin.

Andrea Garcia, JD, discusses the outlook of the pandemic heading into fall

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Andrea Garcia, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering booster shots, end-of-summer case numbers and trends, as well as the growing shortage of ICU beds across the U.S.

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer discusses boosters and the latest vaccine safety data

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup, and chair-elect of the AMA Board of Trustees, shares details from the latest ACIP meeting, including more details on the Pfizer approval, the latest vaccine safety data and the timeline for booster shots. 

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses pandemic complications caused by Hurricane Ida

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Andrea Garcia, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering challenges faced by southern states in the wake of Hurricane Ida, and the U.S. returning to a daily average of more than 100,000 COVID-19 patients hospitalized.

Children's Hospital Vaccine Education Center Director Dr. Paul Offit talks COVID and kids, plus the importance of getting vaccinated

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Paul Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about the importance of getting vaccinated and what physicians need to know about COVID and kids.

How one medical student is changing the conversation about COVID vaccination in Black communities

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with LaShyra “Lash” Nolen, founding executive director of the We Got Us Empowerment Project and president of her medical school class at Harvard Medical School, about how she’s empowering Black communities to make decisions about COVID vaccines by providing accurate, culturally sensitive information in unique ways.

AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, discusses FDA's full approval of Pfizer vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

AMA president and family medicine specialist, Dr. Gerald Harmon, dives into the details about the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine—and what it means for physicians and patients.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discuss FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots and vaccine mandates.

How one college student mobilized a national effort to address young adults' vaccine hesitancy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with with Jordan Tralins, a rising junior at Cornell University and founder of the COVID Campus Coalition, about her work to address vaccine hesitancy among young adults. Follow COVID Campus Coalition on Instagram & TikTok @covid_campus_coalition or visit the website for more information: https://covidcampuscoalition.weebly.com/

New COVID vaccine recommendations for immunocompromised patients

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to ACIP and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup, discusses what physicians need to know about the recent FDA authorization for a third COVID vaccine dose for immunocompromised patients.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta's impact on return-to-school plans

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering third dose vaccines for the immunocompromised, vaccine recommendations for pregnant people, and state-level approaches for students headed back to school this fall.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta variant impact on both the young and the old

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Andrea Garcia, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering global COVID-19 milestones, booster shots, and more detail on "younger, sicker, quicker" phrase/trend.

FAIR Health's Robin Gelburd, JD, discusses a large-scale study on patients with long-haul COVID

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Robin Gelburd, JD, president of FAIR Health in New York, about the organization’s recent study on patients with long-haul COVID in what is currently the largest study to date looking at long-term symptoms post-COVID infection.

Claire Hannan, MPH, on immunization managers and their key role in COVID vaccine distribution

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Claire Hannan, executive director of the Association of Immunization Managers, about what physicians need to know about immunization efforts and how the pandemic may influence those efforts long term.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, details updated CDC guidance for masking and COVID testing

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Including CDC's updated testing and masking guidance, as well as details from the recently released Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Dr. Tom Frieden on reaching the unvaccinated, masking and understanding breakthrough infections

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the CDC and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives in New York, about reaching the unvaccinated, masking, and how to think about breakthrough infections amid rising cases in the U.S.

Dr. Susan Bailey on mandating vaccination for all health care and long-term care workers

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with the AMA’s immediate past president, Dr. Susan Bailey, about a statement released earlier this week by nearly 60 major medical organizations, including the AMA, in support of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all health care and long-term care workers.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the Delta variant and which states are seeing surges

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Andrea Garcia, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering the Delta variant, which states are seeing surges, mask mandates and how to reach the "movable middle" among Americans yet to be vaccinated.

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer discusses what physicians need to know about boosters, the Delta variant and immunocompromised patients

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, chair-elect of the AMA Board of Trustees and the AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, about if and when we'll need COVID-19 vaccine boosters, the role of the dangerous Delta variant and how this all affects immunocompromised individuals.

Dr. Carol Rao shares results from CDC study looking at pandemic's impact on the public health workforce

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Carol Rao, an epidemiologist for the CDC’s COVID-19 Emergency Response, about the mental health impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the public health workforce, including top level results from a new CDC study.

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta variant-driven outbreaks

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Director of Science, Medicine & Public Health, Andrea Garcia, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering the CDC statement regarding vaccine effectiveness and the Indiana University vaccine mandate decision.

Dr. Audiey Kao discusses ethical considerations in mandating vaccines for health care workers

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Audiey Kao, the AMA’s Vice President of Ethics, discusses the ethical considerations in mandating vaccines for health care workers.

Dr. Peter Hotez on understanding the origins of the pandemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development about COVID-19’s origin story and why it matters.

Dr. Mira Irons discusses uptick in Delta variant-related outbreaks and new CDC guidance

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering global look at COVID trends, recently released CDC guidance for schools, and state-by-state hotspots—including Springfield, Mo., outbreak.

Dr. Mira Irons looks at the numbers post-Fourth of July and the Delta variant

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 8 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering the rapidly spreading Delta variant, state-by-state mask recommendations

Dr. Mira Irons discusses U.S. vaccination challenges and mask guidance changes

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering new obstacles and continuing challenges faced by the U.S. as we approach the president's July 4th vaccination goal.

Dr. Susan Bailey recaps a Senate hearing where she outlined steps to end the pandemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with the AMA’s immediate past president, Dr. Susan Bailey, an allergist and immunologist in Fort Worth, Texas, who recaps her participation at a recent Senate hearing where she discussed obstacles to ending the pandemic and how to overcome them.

Dr. Asif Ishaque on addressing vaccine hesitancy and historical distrust in Flint, Mich.

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Asif Ishaque, president of Professional Medical Corporation in Flint, Mich., about vaccine hesitancy in his community and addressing historical distrust from the Flint water crisis.

Dr. Michael Anderson discusses what physicians need to know about monoclonal antibodies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with with Dr. Michael Anderson, senior advisor at the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in Washington, D.C., about what physicians need to know about monoclonal antibody treatments and their incredible effectiveness in helping certain patients avoid hospitalization for COVID-19.

Dr. Mira Irons discusses U.S. vaccination rates and new CDC studies

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering variants, learnings from two new CDC studies released this week, and AMA's statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Vaccine and variant update with Dr. Sandra Fryhofer

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, the AMA's liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), who takes a closer look at the delta variant and other variants of concern. She also covers what physicians need to know about authorized COVID vaccines, including real-world effectiveness and rare adverse events.

Dr. William Melms on vaccination in rural areas

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with William Melms, MD, chief medical officer of the Marshfield Clinic Health System, about vaccination in rural communities, including addressing hesitancy, misinformation and other challenges.

Dr. Mira Irons shares insights on continuing vaccination efforts and Novavax details

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering 600,000 deaths, Novavax details, the Delta variant and the June 2021 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.

Dr. Susan Bailey looks back at her AMA presidency shaped by a global pandemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

A discussion with the AMA’s outgoing president, Dr. Susan Bailey, an allergist and immunologist in Fort Worth, Texas, who shares reflections and learnings from a presidency shaped by a global pandemic.

Meg Barron discusses a new program to help practices optimize and expand their telehealth efforts

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Meg Barron, the AMA’s vice president of digital health strategy, about the role of telehealth post-pandemic and a new program that can help practices optimize and expand their telehealth efforts.

Dr. Mira Irons shares insights on continuing vaccination efforts and the Delta variant

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 14:11:01 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering "National Month of Action" and state-by-state vaccination progress, as well as the Delta virus variant.

Dr. Parodi shares details on a unique model for providing acute care at home

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Stephen Parodi, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group, about his health system’s unique model for providing patients acute level care at home.

COVID-19's impact on the 2022 medical school application cycle

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Mon, 7 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ngozi Anachebe, associate dean for admissions and student affairs at Morehouse School of Medicine, join us to discuss problems—and opportunities the pandemic has presented for the incoming class of 2022.

A health system's innovative approach to telehealth

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

A conversation with Dr. Diane George, CMO of Henry Ford Medical Group Primary Care, about her health system’s innovative approach to telehealth during the pandemic.

By the Numbers: Weekly Clinical Update with AMA's Dr. Irons

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 16:45:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering travel news post-Memorial Day weekend, as well as recent CDC announcements pertaining to mask guidance for summer camp and investigating "breakthrough infections."

How a health system used remote monitoring to free up ICU beds

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A look at how Ochsner Health was able to free up ICU beds by implementing a remote monitoring program to treat COVID-19 patients.

Addressing women's COVID vaccine questions

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 25 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

As part of National Women’s Health Week, Dr. Denise Jamieson, professor and chair of the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics at the Emory University School of Medicine, as well as an author and member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Advisory on COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy, joins AMA COVID-19 Update to answer questions women have about COVID vaccines. #NWHW

Challenges faced by transgender individuals amid pandemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 21 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, immediate past chair of the AMA Board of Trustees and senior associate dean, professor of anesthesiology and director of the “Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment” at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the challenges transgender individuals have faced during the pandemic and how physicians can help. He is calling in from Milwaukee.

Dr. Paul Offit on vaccinating 12-15 year olds

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Noted children's vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit discusses the recent authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds and shares advice for physicians on addressing parent's concerns about vaccinating this age group.

AMA releases health equity strategic plan

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 18 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Aletha Maybank, AMA’s Chief Health Equity Officer, about the recent release of the AMA's three-year roadmap aimed at embedding racial justice and advancing health equity in medicine.

On the ground with a physician who became a volunteer vaccinator

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:45:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Karin Kultgen, a retired family physician from Pewaukee, Wis., about her experience as a volunteer vaccinator and the important role physicians can play beyond the exam room.

Dr. Tom Frieden on addressing vaccine hesitancy

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 12 May 2021 14:35:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the CDC and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives in New York, about his work to address vaccine hesitancy, including the role of politics and finding messaging that resonates.

Dr. Mini Kahlon on making empathetic connections with older adults

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mini Kahlon, vice dean of the Health Ecosystem at Dell Medical School at UT Austin, discusses her research on the effects of empathetic connection with older adults during the pandemic and its surprisingly powerful impact on mental health.

Gun violence: An epidemic within the pandemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Wed, 5 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Megan Ranney, a practicing emergency physician, researcher and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health about gun violence and how physicians can play a role in a preventing it.

Dr. Peter Hotez on his book, Preventing the Next Pandemic

Tue, 4 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Lifting the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (sandra fryhofer) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, the AMA liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), discusses the committee's recommendation to lift the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and what physicians need to know to help address patients' concerns.

Long-haul COVID research

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (Dr. Mitchell Miglis) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:06:54 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Mitchell Miglis, assistant professor of neurology at the Stanford Center for Autonomic Disorders at Stanford University, about his experience treating patients with post-COVID syndrome, or “Long-Haul COVID," and his ongoing research in this emerging area. Participate in Stanford's Long-Haul COVID patient survey here: https://redcap.link/LONGHAULCOVID

An ethics discussion on vaccine credentials

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:17:07 +0000

A discussion about the benefits and challenges of vaccine credentials and the ethical considerations that need to be addressed in the months ahead.

Addressing anti-Asian racism

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:35:58 +0000

A discussion about how to combat anti-Asian racism both during the pandemic and beyond and physicians’ important role in that effort.

2021 Residency Match: What the pandemic taught us

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

A discussion with NRMP's Dr. Donna Lamb and ECFMG's Dr. William Pinsky about this year's residency Match and what went well, what we learned and how it was influenced by the pandemic. Visit FREIDA to start your residency research at freida.ama-assn.org

Pausing the J&J vaccine: liaison shares what physicians need to know

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:46:51 +0000

Friend of the show, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer—the AMA liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the AMA’s representative on the COVID-19 vaccine work group—joins us for a quick and comprehensive look at the emerging details regarding the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

Potential fourth surge and other COVID questions

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:08:30 +0000

Harris Pastides, PhD, MPH, an epidemiologist and AMA Trustee, discusses the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and possible quick-response approaches to curb the spread. He also shares insights from his role on the North and South Carolina Governors' task force for future pandemic preparedness and stresses the importance of getting shots into arms.

Vaccination in Native American communities

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 14:18:47 +0000

A discussion about vaccination in Native American populations and how some tribal communities are serving as models for their vaccine rollouts with Dr. Siobhan Wescott, co-director of the Indians into Medicine Program at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Pioneering treatment of COVID long-haulers

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Steven Sheris from Atlantic Health about his health system’s unique approach to treating COVID long-haulers.

Obesity as a risk factor

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 14:39:18 +0000

A discussion about COVID complications from obesity and the potential long-term impact of pandemic weight gain with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity medicine physician scientist and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Advocacy issues that matter to physicians

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A discussion with Todd Askew, the AMA’s Senior Vice President of Advocacy in Washington, D.C., about the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices and the Medicare sequester cut. Also breaking down finer points related to the American Rescue Plan Act and the Provider Relief Fund.

Dr. Mira Irons on concerns of outdated AstraZeneca vaccine data

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:20:00 +0000

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering AstraZeneca news, importance of risk mitigation for spring and summer, as well as state-by-state vaccine availability and rollouts.

Adolescent health during the pandemic

aly.schweigert@ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0000

Kicking off International Adolescent Health Week, Dr. Laura Offutt, host of “Real Talk with Dr. Offutt,” discusses adolescent health and the week's theme: “Adolescent Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic.”