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 CXO Todd Unger hosts.



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

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Top health care cybersecurity issues: Why is healthcare data so valuable to hackers? When is it OK to reuse a password? Why are hospitals vulnerable to cyber attacks?
Our guest is Charles Aunger, managing director of technology at Health2047 and founder and CEO of HEAL Security. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How to prevent data breaches and improve cybersecurity in healthcare

Is bird flu spreading in US dairy cows? Is it safe to drink milk? Is COVID going around again? How dangerous is the new COVID variant? Is diarrhea a symptom of COVID? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.



H5N1 news, CDC wastewater surveillance for bird flu, FLiRT variants, and the latest COVID symptoms

What is the leading cause of physician burnout? What problems can AI solve in health care? Benefits of artificial intelligence in health care: How is AI used in EHR? Our guest is AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.



Physician burnout solutions: Using AI to improve EHR workflows

What is the purpose of having scope of practice laws? Why do scope of practice laws vary by state? Does scope of practice help regulate the health care field? Our guest is Claude Brunson, MD, MS, executive director of the Mississippi State Medical Association. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.



Scope creep in health care: 2024 trends and the latest scope of practice legislation in Mississippi

How does bird flu spread to humans? Can bird flu kill humans? Is there a tuberculosis outbreak in California? Is tuberculosis curable? Are Mpox cases on the rise? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.



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

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