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April 19, 2023 COVID-19, strep, STDs and Marburg cases on the rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 and FDA's authorization changes for Moderna and Pfizer's bivalent vaccines. Also discussing the rise of strep cases, increases in sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Plus what physicians and patients need to know about abortion pill rulings including the Biden Administrations emergency appeal along with Justice Samuel Alito issuing an administrative stay regarding mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Physicians can consult the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidance for alternative therapies during the shortage, here: https://www.aap.org/en/pages/amoxicillin-shortage-antibiotic-options-for-common-pediatric-conditions/
14 min
April 17, 2023 The state of AI, cyber security and health data privacy in medicine with Larry Cohen, PhD
CEO of Health2047, Larry Cohen, PhD, joins from Menlo Park, California, to discuss how the latest technological advancements impact medicine and the future of health care delivery. From the importance of physician input on new tech innovations, to the flow of health data and cybersecurity—plus how artificial intelligence and generative AI could reduce friction and improve electronic health records (EHR). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Health2047 helps find, fund and scale early-stage startups working to transform healthcare. More than a Silicon Valley innovation firm, they help connect physicians with healthcare entrepreneurs and industry leaders working on new technologies to improve medical care. Learn more at: https://health2047.com/
13 min
April 13, 2023 Menopause, perimenopause, hormone therapy and other treatments with Madelyn Butler, MD
Madelyn E. Butler, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), and member of the AMA Board of Trustees, covers all things menopause: from what patients need to know about symptoms, timing and preparing for perimenopause—to advice for physicians on menopausal research, training and hormone therapy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
15 min
April 12, 2023 Mifepristone, Marburg virus, new COVID variant and RSV vaccine news with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on the Marburg virus outbreak, new coronavirus variants XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.9.1, plus Pfizer's RSV vaccine. Also discussing what physicians and patients need to know about Texas US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's ruling to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
13 min
April 10, 2023 Emergency Medicine Residency: 2023 Match Day data and trends with Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD
Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD, Associate Residency Program Director of the Stanford University Emergency Medicine Residency, recaps 2023 residency Match results in Emergency Medicine (EM). Also discussing previous years' EM Match results, changes to the specialty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, physician burnout in emergency rooms, and the life changing experience of being on the front lines of patient care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
14 min
April 06, 2023 Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew
Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery
Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update
12 min
April 05, 2023 Medicaid eligibility, COVID cases in the U.S., C. auris & Marburg fever with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding Toolkits available below.
✶ English: https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/downloads/unwinding-comms-toolkit.pdf
✶ Spanish: https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/downloads/unwinding-comms-toolkit-esp.pdf
✶ Call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325), or visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/transfer-to-marketplace/ to get more details about Marketplace coverage
✶ To get help from someone in your area, this free service can help you better understand your health care options. Visit: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/
11 min
April 03, 2023 ChatGPT, eye drop recall, scientific research funding & more with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD
JAMA Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, joins to discuss the latest developments in medical research and trending topics from The Journal of the American Medical Association. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
18 min
March 30, 2023 Reducing burnout and mental health stigma for physicians with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD
Happy Doctor's Day! March 30th is National Doctor’s Day—to mark the occasion Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, shares how his health system works to reduce burnout and prioritizes physician well-being every day. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery
20 min
March 28, 2023 Reducing your cancer risk with John Whyte, MD, MPH
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, discuss the latest on cancer screenings, prevention, lifestyle changes for patients, and why cancer death rates declined in the U.S., but late-stage prostate and colorectal cancers rise in young people. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Learn more and get your copy of "Take Control of Your Cancer Risk", here: https://www.webmd.com/takecontrol
20 min

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