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AMA Update is your source for physician-focused news. Hear from physicians and other experts on trending public health concerns, practice issues, and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters. Find all AMA podcasts at ama-assn.org/podcasts.

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

June 24, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MB

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: http...

Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study and PTO for doctors

June 21, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

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 Ta...

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

June 19, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

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_va...

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

June 17, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

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 ...

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

June 14, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

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 v...

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

June 11, 2024 21:12 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

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

June 07, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

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 ...

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

June 04, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.18 MB

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: http...

Scope of practice in Texas

May 31, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB

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

May 29, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

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

May 24, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

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

May 22, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MB

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

May 20, 2024 14:20 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

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

May 17, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

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

May 15, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

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 💻 ...

Physician burnout solutions: Using AI to improve EHR workflows

May 13, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MB

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 A...

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

May 10, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MB

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...

Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder

May 06, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

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.p...

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

May 03, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MB

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 explain...

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

May 01, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

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 Clinica...

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

April 29, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

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 ...

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

April 26, 2024 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

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....

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

April 24, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

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...

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

April 22, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

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/AMAJoin...

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

April 19, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

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://...

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

April 17, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

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 Sit...

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

April 15, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MB

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...

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

April 12, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MB

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...

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

April 10, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

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...

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

April 08, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

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 sup...

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

April 05, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

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.l...

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

April 03, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

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.g...

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

April 01, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MB

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...

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

March 29, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

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 exp...

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

March 27, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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 i...

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

March 25, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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....

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

March 22, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MB

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 all...

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

March 20, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB

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 Strang...

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

March 18, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

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 🦠 Wonderin...

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

March 15, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

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 medicat...

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

March 13, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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 ...

Increase practice efficiency with EHR inbox management and prescription refill strategies

March 11, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

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 ab...

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

March 08, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

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

March 06, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB

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 a...

CDC studies on Long COVID cognitive impairment and excessive alcohol use

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

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...

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

March 01, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MB

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://fi...

Norovirus outbreak: Is there a stomach bug going around?

February 28, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

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

February 26, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

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.o...

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

February 23, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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 potenti...