AMA Update

Can you die from E coli? Does E coli die when cooked? What are the symptoms of bird flu? Which carrots are being recalled? Does McDonalds still have E coli? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses recent E. coli outbreaks linked to organic carrots, baby carrots and fast food. Also covering Mpox cases in the US, rising bird flu cases, as well as getting COVID and flu vaccines ahead of the holiday season as respiratory illnesses increase. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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🖥️ Live CDC webinar on the latest flu, COVID-19 & RSV vaccine recommendations "Leading the Way to a Healthier Winter" (Thursday, Nov. 21)- submit questions and register here: https://ama-assn.co/CDCwebinar_HealthierWinter2024

What is street medicine? Is street medicine effective? What are the barriers to care for homeless people? What extracurriculars for medical students stand out on residency applications? Richard Bryce, DO, medical director of Street Medicine Detroit and program director at Henry Ford Health System discusses the importance of meeting patients where they are, addressing unique challenges faced by unhoused individuals, and the impact of street medicine on both patients and health care providers. Dr. Bryce also highlights the growth of street medicine initiatives in Michigan and the importance of community involvement in healthcare. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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What does health care leadership do? Is health care leadership a good career? What are the rural health priorities? What are the challenges in rural health care accessibility? Our guest is the interim CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System, Brian Hoerneman, MD. Dr. Hoerneman talks about his path to leadership, the unique perspective he has as a leader who grew up in Marshfield, the challenges facing Marshfield Clinic and rural health care, and the health system’s merger with Sanford Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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🏛️ Learn how the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee works and who it supports: https://ama-assn.co/AMPAC

🗳️ AMPAC Candidate Workshop: https://ama-assn.co/AMPAC_CandidateWorkshop

🎓 AMPAC Campaign School: https://ama-assn.co/AMPAC_CampaignSchool

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 Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 10073): https://ama-assn.co/FixMedicareNow_HR10073

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⚖️ AMA efforts on Medicare payment reform: https://ama-assn.co/Medicare

🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://ama-assn.co/FixMedicareNow

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.

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🍔 What Physicians Need to Know About Foodborne Illness: https://ama-assn.co/CME_FoodborneIllness

🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map

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.

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💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/

🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including:

▹ Reforming Medicare payment

▹ Fighting scope creep

▹ Fixing prior authorization

▹ Reducing physician burnout

▹ Making technology work for physicians