AMA Update
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.
Episodes
May 3, 2024 • 10 mins
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-authoriz...
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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/heat...
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April 29, 2024 • 17 mins
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/li...
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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/
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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, an...
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April 22, 2024 • 19 mins
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...
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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....
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April 17, 2024 • 12 mins
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 Cent...
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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 U...
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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...
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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 men...
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April 8, 2024 • 13 mins
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.
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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 AM...
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April 3, 2024 • 13 mins
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.ht...
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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-d...
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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-p...
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March 27, 2024 • 12 mins
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 differe...
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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 PD...
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March 22, 2024 • 9 mins
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-3...
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March 20, 2024 • 7 mins
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: Lis...
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