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 M...
Jul 24, 2025•12 min•Ep. 622
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 ...
Jul 21, 2025•14 min•Ep. 621
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, residen...
Jul 17, 2025•12 min•Ep. 620
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 Associati...
Jul 14, 2025•15 min•Ep. 619
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 reconc...
Jul 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 618
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...
Jul 07, 2025•14 min•Ep. 617
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...
Jul 02, 2025•14 min•Ep. 616
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 heal...
Jun 30, 2025•14 min•Ep. 615
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 ...
Jun 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 614
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...
Jun 25, 2025•10 min•Ep. 613
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? Joi...
Jun 23, 2025•13 min•Ep. 612
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 ...
Jun 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 611
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 ...
Jun 16, 2025•12 min•Ep. 610
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...
Jun 13, 2025•7 min•Ep. 608
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: http...
Jun 11, 2025•11 min•Ep. 609
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 dat...
Jun 06, 2025•15 min•Ep. 607
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 im...
Jun 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 606
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 ...
May 30, 2025•18 min•Ep. 605
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 ...
May 28, 2025•11 min•Ep. 604
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...
May 23, 2025•17 min•Ep. 603
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 med...
May 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 602
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: ht...
May 19, 2025•14 min•Ep. 601
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 physici...
May 16, 2025•15 min•Ep. 600
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 #AMAUpd...
May 14, 2025•11 min•Ep. 599
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 physicia...
May 12, 2025•14 min•Ep. 598
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...
May 09, 2025•18 min•Ep. 597
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 youn...
May 07, 2025•11 min•Ep. 596
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. �...
May 05, 2025•11 min•Ep. 595
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 #AMAUpdat...
May 02, 2025•9 min•Ep. 594
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:...
Apr 30, 2025•11 min•Ep. 593
