AMA Update

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ge...

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

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 Up...

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

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/fi...

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

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...

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

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. 📲 ...

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

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 subst...

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

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 k...

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

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 commit...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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 n...

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

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 So...

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

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 f...

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

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 💉 Ne...

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

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 S...

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

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

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. 📺 C...

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

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 ...

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

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 A...

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

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

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...