When should you get screened for cancer? Are cancer rates increasing or decreasing? Why is cancer increasing in young adults? Barbara McAneny, MD, CEO of New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, and a past president of the AMA, joins us to discuss the rising rates of cancer in younger generations. Dr. McAneny also discusses our current approach to cancer screenings and shares ways that people can reduce their cancer risk. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your p...
Nov 12, 2024•9 min•Ep. 532
What is disaster preparedness in health care? How can hospitals plan for mass casualties? What are mass casualty incidents (MCIs)? John Armstrong, MD, vice speaker of the AMA House of Delegates and vice chair of surgery at the University of South Florida, discusses why emergency preparedness is important in health care, the recovery from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, and the IV fluid shortage. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on address...
Nov 08, 2024•10 min•Ep. 531
What are the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Is the RSV vaccine safe? When should you get the pneumococcal vaccine? Is there a vaccine for meningococcal disease? 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, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patien...
Nov 06, 2024•18 min•Ep. 530
AMPAC: What is a Political Action Committee? What political party does the American Medical Association support? Does the AMA lobby? How is AMPAC funded? Rob Jordan, vice president of political affairs at the American Medical Association, answers the most common questions about the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee, AMPAC contribution criteria and political education, as well as AMPAC's role in political and medical advocacy. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, ...
Nov 04, 2024•10 min•Ep. 529
As a direct result of AMA advocacy, a new bi-partisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House this week that would give physicians a positive Medicare payment update for next year. The American Medical Association's director of congressional affairs, Jason Marino, joins to provide an overview of the "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act," and why physicians must act now to help the bill pass. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🚨 Urgent: Tell your Representative to cosponsor the Medicare ...
Oct 31, 2024•11 min•Ep. 528
Is it safe to eat McDonald's? Are expired COVID tests accurate? Where can I get a COVID test over the counter? Is there human to human bird flu transmission? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the E. coli outbreak at McDonald's and food safety issues, bird flu symptoms in humans, at-home COVID-19 test kits and when you should test for COVID. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on ...
Oct 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 527
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, discusses the CDC’s provisional data that showed a decline in drug overdose deaths. Dr. Mukkamala breaks down the numbers and how physicians and the AMA can help to end the overdose epidemic. 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 what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join u...
Oct 28, 2024•13 min•Ep. 526
The CEO of Intealth, Eric Holmboe, MD, joins us to discuss the Match rate for IMGs and how to improve it, how international medical graduates can help residency programs fill critical care gaps and deliver culturally competent care, and more. 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 what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/Join...
Oct 25, 2024•8 min•Ep. 525
Where did Hurricane Helene hit? Why is there a shortage of intravenous fluids? What can I use instead of IV saline? Where are IV bags made? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene, how elective surgery can be delayed after the North Carolina hurricane damage, and addressing drug shortages in the US. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the is...
Oct 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 524
Does California have a doctor shortage? Are residency spots increasing? Why are recruitment strategies important in healthcare? Can AI improve healthcare? The president and CEO of Sutter Health, Warner Thomas, discusses the importance of effective physician recruitment and doctor retention strategies, the future of AI in healthcare, and the need to add more medical residency spots for the next generation of medical students. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your p...
Oct 21, 2024•13 min•Ep. 523
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 in Medicine guidelines on how to start a physician well-being program and 2025 Joy in Medicine appli...
Oct 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 522
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 Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you,...
Oct 16, 2024•13 min•Ep. 521
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, its impact on the prior authorization process, as well as the TMA's and AMA's ongoing advocacy efforts...
Oct 11, 2024•12 min•Ep. 520
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 Rwanda. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on...
Oct 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 519
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 Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues importan...
Oct 07, 2024•11 min•Ep. 515
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. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on...
Oct 04, 2024•11 min•Ep. 514
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 Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues import...
Oct 02, 2024•12 min•Ep. 513
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 residency application and contribute to their development as a physician leader. American Medical Associa...
Sep 30, 2024•14 min•Ep. 512
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, major challenges for health care system in rural areas and incentives for doctors to work in rural are...
Sep 27, 2024•11 min•Ep. 511
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. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can foc...
Sep 25, 2024•12 min•Ep. 510
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 weight loss. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focus...
Sep 23, 2024•15 min•Ep. 509
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 prior authorization. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful a...
Sep 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 508
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 powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — ...
Sep 18, 2024•13 min•Ep. 507
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 social media and its impact on mental health: https://ama-assn.co/SocialMediaMentalHealth_policy
Sep 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 506
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 what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/Joi...
Sep 13, 2024•7 min•Ep. 505
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 you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https:/...
Sep 11, 2024•12 min•Ep. 504
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 issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge t...
Sep 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 503
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 can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-...
Sep 06, 2024•13 min•Ep. 502
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 ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — pat...
Sep 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 501
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 Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues...
Aug 30, 2024•15 min•Ep. 500
