AMA Update

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 for ...

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 💉 Need ...

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 Syst...

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. 📺 Chec...

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 Auth...

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 CX...

AMA President shares how the AMA will never stop #FightingForDocs

AMA president, Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to discuss the AMA’s key accomplishments in 2023 and the organization’s priorities for 2024. Dr. Ehrenfeld breaks down the key wins this year on reforming Medicare payment, reducing burnout and fixing prior-authorization, and why these priorities are only more urgent in 2024. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ⚖️ Take action now! Contact your representatives about H.R.6683 - Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023: https...

Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD

Following National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the CDC shares what physicians and patients need to know about the disease. Lisa McGuire, PhD, lead epidemiologist at the CDC, discusses the importance of catching Alzheimer’s early, its risk factors and barriers to make Alzheimer’s screening more pervasive in primary care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💻 Learn more about the types of dementia and causes of Alzheimer's disease on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/ag...

Program signaling tips and strategies for residency applications with Kathleen Kashima, PhD

The most common questions medical students have about preference signaling in residency applications—answered. Kathleen Kashima, PhD, senior associate dean of students, at University of Illinois College of Medicine provides an overview of residency program signaling and how students can best use it to stand out. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏫 Residency Programs Participating in Program Signaling: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/residency-progr...

Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The latest developments on respiratory virus season, including COVID and the flu. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest case counts, tips to protect yourself, why the COVID vaccination rate is so low, and a new government program that provides free COVID testing and treatment. Plus, an overview of everything we know about the rise of respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, in China and the US. American Medical Association CX...

Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD

A new bill at the federal level, called the GOLD Card Act of 2023, has the potential to fix prior authorization. One of the co-sponsors of the bill, Michael Burgess, MD, Congressman (R-Texas), joins to discuss the GOLD Card Act and what the bill means for physicians and their patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 🏛️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to ...

Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD

Away rotations play an important role in the clinical education of medical students. Mark Meyer, MD, senior associate dean for Student Affairs, at University of Kansas School of Medicine, joins to provide an overview of away rotations and discuss their benefits and the impact they can have on residency applications, matching and students' free time and finances. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Visit https://bit.ly/AMA_FREIDA for access to FREIDA, the AMA’s Residency & F...

CDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in China

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the latest vaccine news including why now is still a great time to get the flu vaccine and how your mood could impact how effective the flu vaccine is. She also discuss the latest rise in COVID-19 cases and the particularly hard impact COVID and RSV are having on children this year. Plus, key takeaways from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen’s Congressional testimony and details about the CDC’s upcoming we...

How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD

Prior authorization plays a major role in physician burnout. Joining to break down the big impact of this administrative burden is Marilyn Heine, MD, a member of the AMA Board of Trustees and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Heine discusses the rise of prior authorization and the growing physician shortage, and shares her own prior authorization horror stories. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involv...

The latest long COVID research on symptoms, testing and treatments with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD

Leading long COVID researcher, Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, sterling professor of immunobiology at Yale University, joins to provide an update on the latest long COVID studies and clinical trials—and what their findings mean for physicians and patients. Dr. Iwasaki discusses what we know now about the causes of long COVID, the ongoing challenges with diagnosing it and the timeline for potential treatments. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎞️ Watch Dr. Iwasaki's previous episode here: h...

COVID variants, free at-home test kits and China respiratory issues with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest on China's pneumonia outbreak and mysterious wave of respiratory infections. Also covering updates for flu season, COVID trends, and RSV surges. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📊 Visit RespVaxView for CDC COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccination dashboards: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/respvaxview/ 🦠 Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests mailed to you: https://w...

CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD

Priya Nori, MD, medical director of Antimicrobial Stewardship, at Montefiore Health System, joins to discuss US Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18-24). Dr. Nori details the harms of antibiotic and anti fungal overuse, the steps health systems can take to help physicians use antimicrobials appropriately, and the holistic efforts that are needed to combat antimicrobial resistance. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💊 CDC resources for Antibiotic Awareness Week available at: ht...

CDC updates on international travel, new COVID variant HV.1, Beyfortus, and congenital syphilis

Wondering how to avoid COVID this holiday season? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the best time to get vaccinated and provides updates on the latest COVID variant and the surge in RSV and flu cases. Plus, the sharp decrease in vaccination rates among children and the alarming increase in syphilis infections in newborns. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Physician specialties with the most burnout and how to fix it with Texas Children's Pediatrics

Among the physician specialties with the highest rate of burnout, pediatrics ranks #4. Texas Children’s is working to change that. Joining to discuss the health system’s well-being efforts are Dan Gollins, president of Texas Children’s Pediatrics and Urgent Care, and Sapna Singh, MD, director of physician engagement and wellness at Texas Children's Pediatrics. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians and advocacy effort...

Building and maintaining a successful physician well-being program with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD

The AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program has recognized Ochsner Health for the third time in 2023. Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health joins to discuss the evolution of Ochsner's organizational well-being program and its strategic framework for the future. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗓 Register for the 2024 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program informational webinar now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHMOMPW...

The AMA is bringing medicine together to eliminate burnout with Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

The AMA is reducing physician burnout and recognizing health systems that have achieved the standard of care in physician well-being through the AMA Joy in Medicine ™ Health System Recognition Program. AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to discuss the program, why the fight against burnout is at a crossroads and how medicine can come together to make burnout a thing of the past. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🏢 Learn more about the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health Syst...

Medicare payment reform: Progress to date and what’s next with Willie Underwood III, MD

Medicare must change, and the AMA is fighting nonstop to make payment reform a reality. Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, joins to discuss the AMA’s advocacy to fix Medicare now, including the campaign’s wins to date and what’s next. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ ❓ Check out AMA's Medicare Basics series to get all your Medicare questions answered: https://bit....

FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings

The American Cancer Society lung cancer screening recommendations have been updated, and the US saw an increase in infant mortality rates for the first time in more than two decades. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses these developments, along with announcements from the FDA about a potential cure for sickle cell anemia and how to correctly administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, a Medscape survey on how concerned physicians are ...

The real cost of the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule with Jason Marino

Physician Medicare payment is down 26% since 2001, when adjusted for inflation. When you look at the numbers, it’s clear that the government needs to fix Medicare now for physicians. Jason Marino, director of Congressional affairs for the AMA, joins to break down the facts and figures and explain why reforming Medicare physician payment just makes sense. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/ ❓ Check out ...

National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative is combating climate change with Victor Dzau, MD

Climate change is a public health crisis, and health care is responsible for 8.5% of U.S. carbon emissions. Victor Dzau, MD, president of the National Academy of Medicine, joins to discuss how the Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector is bringing together organizations across medicine to take action. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🔜 Register for AMA 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD) now: https://bit.ly/AMAInterim2023 🌎 Learn more ab...

COVID-19 vaccine costs, Paxlovid price change, new studies on long COVID symptoms and more

How much does COVID-19 cost? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down how much COVID could cost you. From the risk of not getting vaccinated and the new HV.1 variant, to vaccines covered by insurance and coronavirus treatment costs in the U.S. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💉 Searching "COVID shots near me"? Use the COVID vaccine finder: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ 🔬 The Journal of Infectious Diseases article "COV...

3 ways to reduce the high rate of burnout in women physicians with Anisha Singh, MD

57% of women in medicine report experiencing burnout—compared to 47% of men. Anisha Singh, MD, a regional chief medical officer with ChenMed, joins to discuss this burnout gender gap and share how ChenMed has improved well-being for all its clinicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or a...