AMA Update

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...

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 To...

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, it...

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 Rwa...

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 Associati...

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. 🩺 T...

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 Associa...

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 resid...

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, ma...

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....

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 wei...

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 p...

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 powerf...

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 soc...

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...

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 y...

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 issu...

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 ca...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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 addr...

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...

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.

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 Asso...