Best Mask Guidelines Podcasts (2024)

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H5N1 news, bird flu Colorado outbreak, new bubonic plague case and why COVID is rising again 11:49

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Is bird flu still a danger? What does avian flu do to humans? Are there still cases of bubonic plague? Is bubonic plague curable? Where is COVID surging? 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 in patient c…

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Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients 12:17

12m ago12:17

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Why do prior authorizations get denied? Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? Why is prior authorization so difficult? How long does prior authorization take? Our guest is American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, MD. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRe…

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AMA Advocacy: Who does the AMA represent and what does the American Medical Association fight for? 16:53

1d ago16:53

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What are the goals of the American Medical Association? Is Medicare unsustainable? Do doctors lose money on Medicare patients? What is the AMA position on prior authorization? Our guest is AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: h…

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Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024 12:41

3d ago12:41

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What is the new COVID variant? How many variants are there? How long does long COVID last? How long do COVID GI symptoms last? Which states have bird flu? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care…

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New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine 16:41

5d ago16:41

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Is a new COVID vaccine coming out? Which RSV vaccine is better? Are there new PCV vaccines? Which vaccines can be given together? When is the new flu shot available? 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 Associat…

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2024 dengue fever outbreak, dengue symptoms, a new study on bird flu in cows and state fair safety 12:26

10d ago12:26

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What is dengue fever? Is dengue fever deadly? How long does dengue fever last? Can dengue fever kill you? Is dengue fever in Florida? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://a…

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Risant Health news, benefits of value-based care and fixing the biggest problems in healthcare today 14:29

12d ago14:29

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What is a value-based care model? Is value-based care the future? How does value-based care work? What is Risant Health and who is buying Cone Health? Our guest is Risant Health CEO Jaewon Ryu, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🎞️ Watch Dr. …

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Bird flu news today: Avian flu symptoms in humans, CDC H5N1 milk warning and avian influenza vaccine 13:15

15d ago13:15

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What is the cause of bird flu? How does bird flu spread to humans? Is bird flu contagious? What are the symptoms of avian flu in humans? Is milk safe to drink? Our guest is Jay Butler, MD, deputy director for infectious diseases at the CDC. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: …

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Heat related illness, summer COVID uptick and WHO weight loss drug warning for fake Ozempic online 11:52

18d ago11:52

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COVID summer surge: Are COVID cases rising? Is there fake semaglutide? Is compounded tirzepatide the same as Mounjaro? Plus latest FDA VRBPAC Meeting 2024 news. Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patien…

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CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program 10:07

19d ago10:07

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What is MDPP coverage for Medicare? Why is it important to catch diabetes early? Does Medicare cover A1c for prediabetes? Does Medicare cover diabetes prevention program?Our guest is Colleen Barbero, PhD, MPPA, model lead with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center, and Kate Kirley, MD, MS, director of chronic disease preven…

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Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study and PTO for doctors 7:59

22d ago7:59

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How to heal from physician burnout: Can a vacation help with burnout? How much vacation do doctors get? What are risk factors for burnout? Why do physicians leave their jobs? Our guest is Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of Professional Satisfaction, at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally i…

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Heat wave 2024: Heat stroke vs heat exhaustion symptoms, plus Mpox and bird flu in milk study 12:38

25d ago12:38

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Heat wave safety tips: How long will the heat wave last? What are the first signs of heat exhaustion? Can women get monkeypox? Is there bird flu in milk? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care.…

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How the American Medical Association influences policy on value-based care, AI in medicine and more 20:54

27d ago20:54

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Who can join the AMA? What issues does the AMA fight for? How does the AMA affect healthcare policy? What are AMA Sections? How is the AMA organized? Our guests answer those questions and more at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Adnan Munkarah, MD, is care delivery system president and chief clinical officer at Henry Ford Heal…

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Avian flu in humans, H5N1 symptoms, mushroom chocolate recall and AMA Annual Meeting 2024 highlights 11:32

30d ago11:32

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How is bird flu transmitted? Is bird flu dangerous to humans? Are mushroom gummies safe? Why don't edibles list ingredients? What is the new AMA policy on public health? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally …

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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD 12:26

1M ago12:26

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What does the AMA fight for? Why is prior authorization taking so long? What is the scope of practice for the American Medical Association? Our guest is the new president of the AMA, Bruce Scott, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💪 See how t…

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AMA Annual Meeting 2024: Advocacy progress on Medicare payment reform, prior authorization and more 16:42

1M ago16:42

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AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew, provides an update at the AMA Annual Meeting on the advocacy efforts of the AMA so far this year on the top priorities for physicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🤝 Learn more about grant …

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AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, talks burnout, telehealth and augmented intelligence 9:58

1M ago9:58

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What is the CMS rule for prior authorizations? How is AI changing healthcare? Why is there a shortage of primary care physicians? What are the telehealth billing rules? Our guest is AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co…

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Scope of practice in Texas 9:22

1M ago9:22

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How to manage scope creep in medicine: What is the Texas scope of practice? What is mid level creep in medicine? What determines the scope of practice for healthcare practitioners?Our guest is Texas Medical Association President G. Ray Callas, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.By American Medical Association

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Bird flu in milk: Raw milk vs pasteurized milk, H5N1 symptoms 11:37

2M ago11:37

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How does bird flu spread to humans? Is raw milk safe to drink? What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans? Are STI rates increasing? Why are STIs 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.…

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How to find reliable health information, weight loss drug research, and GLP-1 side effects 12:03

2M ago12:03

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What is the most trusted medical information source? Is semaglutide safe? What is the best treatment for obesity? How long can you be on semaglutide for weight loss?Our guest is Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.…

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2024 Mpox news, bird flu raw milk dangers and more 10:36

2M ago10:36

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What are the symptoms of Mpox? Who is high risk for monkeypox? Is raw milk illegal? When is Hajj 2024? Are there long term effects of meningococcal disease?Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.…

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How to improve physician well-being and fix burnout in healthcare 11:10

2M ago11:10

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Why are doctors so burned out? How common is physician burnout? What causes physician burnout? Is physician burnout increasing? Why is physician wellness important?Our guest is chair of the AMA Board of Trustees Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.By American Medical Association

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How to prevent data breaches and improve cybersecurity in healthcare 13:55

2M ago13:55

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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.…

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H5N1 news, CDC wastewater surveillance for bird flu, FLiRT variants, and the latest COVID symptoms 11:49

2M ago11:49

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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.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in …

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Physician burnout solutions: Using AI to improve EHR workflows 9:14

2M ago9:14

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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.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoin…

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Scope creep in health care: 2024 trends and the latest scope of practice legislation in Mississippi 10:47

2M ago10:47

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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.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in pati…

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Latest bird flu news, Long Beach tuberculosis outbreak, and CDC Mpox Clade 1 DRC update 12:12

2M ago12:12

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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.🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://w…

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Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder 16:25

2M ago16:25

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When is fentanyl awareness day? Is fentanyl an opioid? What is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder? Fentanyl poisoning: What is fentanyl in? Our guest is Stephen Taylor, MD, MPH, president-elect of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.💪 Get involved in the fight to end the ov…

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How to speed up your prior auth process using EHR data exchange 10:34

2M ago10:34

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What is the new CMS rule for prior authorization? Why do prior authorizations get denied? What are the benefits of electronic health information exchange?Our guest is Philip Oravetz, MD, chief population health officer at Ochsner Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.📋 Looking for prior authorization cheat sheet resources? Check…

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CDC heat risk initiative, air pollution statistics and the latest news on bird flu in milk 11:42

3M ago11:42

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Is it too hot outside? What is the CDC doing for climate change? How bad is air pollution right now? What is particle pollution? Is milk safe to drink?Our guest is AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🌐 Wondering if it’s too hot to walk your dog? Check ou…

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Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice 17:24

3M ago17:24

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What is lifestyle medicine? Is lifestyle medicine a medical specialty? What are the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine? What do doctors do when they retire?Our guest is Elizabeth Pegg Frates, MD, president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.💻 Get more information on lifestyle medicine board…

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Akiko Iwasaki on what causes long COVID, brain fog, the Yale Paxlovid study and long COVID treatments 12:40

3M ago12:40

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What causes long COVID? Is long COVID dangerous? Who is most likely to get long COVID? Any pediatric long COVID news? What can be done for long term COVID?Our guest is Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale University. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🏆 Check out Yale Immunologist Akiko Iwasaki on TIME's Mo…

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Preparing for the next pandemic, bird flu outbreak, measles cases and years of life lost statistics 12:32

3M ago12:32

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Is there a vaccine for bird flu? Can pets get bird flu? Is America prepared for another pandemic? What is an example of a DALY? Why is global health security important?Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.💻 Learn more about the US national…

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The benefits of private practice in medicine and how technology helps physicians 19:17

3M ago19:17

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Is it worth going into private practice? Why do some doctors prefer private practice? What are the pros and cons of private practice?Our guest is Omar Z. Maniya, MD, MBA, CEO, of Maniya Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🧰 Learn how to eliminate inefficiencies in your practice with the AMA's "Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff" took…

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Firearm injury prevention, safety tips and secure storage: Why do pediatricians ask about guns? 8:48

3M ago8:48

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Where is the best place to store a firearm? How do you keep guns safe from kids? What is the safest way to store a gun? Can I put a gun safe in my house?Our guest is Lois Lee, MD, MPH, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Boston Children’s Hospital. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims t…

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What illnesses are going around? RSV, COVID-19, influenza, measles outbreak, plus avian flu news 12:27

3M ago12:27

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Which states have found bird flu in dairy cows? Why is measles coming back? What states are having a measles outbreak? When is respiratory virus season over?Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.📍 CDC current avian flu map: https://www.cdc.…

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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being 6:16

3M ago6:16

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What are the biggest challenges of medical school? Do medical students struggle with mental health? What are the signs and symptoms of burnout?Brianna Engelson, MD, chief resident of psychiatry at the University of Minnesota, joins us to discuss how when two of her colleagues in medical school died by suicide, she successfully advocated to remove b…

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How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes 10:13

3M ago10:13

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Is Louisiana a healthy state? How does geography affect health care? Why are community health programs important? How is healthcare affected by socioeconomic status?Yvens Laborde, MD, chief community medical officer and medical director of global health education at Ochsner Health, joins for a new episode of the AMA's “What Keeps Me Up” series, whe…

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CDC avian flu guidelines, bird flu in eggs, plus TikTok mental health & birth control misinformation 13:36

3M ago13:36

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Bird flu outbreak: Can you get avian flu from eggs? Are pelvic exams under anesthesia legal? Are birth control pills safe? What is the self-diagnosis trend on TikTok?AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest updates from the CDC on avian flu in cattle and H5N1 symptoms. Also covering the …

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Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care 13:41

3M ago13:41

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What is medical credentialing and why is it important? What questions should be asked about mental health? Is mental health treatment becoming less stigmatized?Our guests are Steven Defossez, MD, vice president of clinical integration at the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, and Stefanie Simmons, MD, chief medical officer for the Dr. Lor…

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The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies? 14:16

3M ago14:16

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What is the main purpose of AMA? Why is health care legislation important? Do physicians need organized medicine? What does the AMA do—and why is the AMA important?Our guests are AMA President-Elect Bruce Scott, MD, and AMA Board of Trustees Member Bobby Mukkamala, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🥼 Learn more about the AMA Rec…

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Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024 13:01

4M ago13:01

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Can avian flu spread to humans? Is meningococcal disease deadly? Are TB cases on the rise? Who should get Mpox vaccine? Are measles still around?Our guest is AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention H5N1 Bird Flu …

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Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care 9:51

4M ago9:51

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Why is access to health care important? What are the effects of food insecurity on health? What are the benefits of a diverse workforce in health care?Our guest is Ketul Patel, CEO, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and President, Northwest Region of CommonSpirit. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🥼 Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Divers…

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CMS final rule 2024: The AMA prior authorization win and the pros and cons of prior authorization 18:56

4M ago18:56

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What is the new CMS rule for prior authorization? What is the CMS rule for interoperability? What triggers a prior authorization? Is prior authorization good or bad?Our guest is Jack Resneck, MD, immediate past president of the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.📋 CMS final rule 2024 fact sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact…

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Applications of AI in health care: Augmented intelligence vs artificial intelligence in medicine 12:18

4M ago12:18

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Benefits of AI in health care: How is AI used by doctors? What is augmented intelligence? How are LLMs used in medicine? What is ambient AI for medical documentation?Our guest is Vincent Liu, MD, MS, chief data officer, at The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Progra…

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New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and US life expectancy 12:20

4M ago12:20

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Measles outbreak 2024: Why is measles on the rise? Can bacteria in dental plaque cause colon cancer? CDC measles update, new leading causes of death and colon cancer.Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🔍 CDC measles cases and surveillance…

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Match Day 2024 results: NRMP match rates by specialty and SOAP match statistics 9:37

4M ago9:37

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What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2024? What happens if you don't match?Our guest is Jeanette Calli, chief of Match Operations, at the National Resident Matching Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🥼 Read more about 2024 Match results: https://www.…

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SXSW conference 2024 recap: How will AI impact healthcare in the future? 7:28

4M ago7:28

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How can AI improve healthcare? What is an example of AI affecting healthcare? What is the most significant barrier to AI in healthcare? At SXSW 2024, AMA president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, moderated a panel that addressed these questions and more. Dr. Ehrenfeld joins us today to share key takeaways from the panel's discussion and healthcare trends…

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Measles outbreak 2024, why measles is back in the US, and FDA approved OTC birth control pills 12:02

4M ago12:02

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Why is there an outbreak of measles? How do I know if I had the measles vaccine? When will Opill be available? Can you test for colon cancer without colonoscopy?Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🔍 CDC measles surveillance: https://www.c…

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Paxlovid and measles outbreak news, plus MMR shot & RSV vaccine for babies 13:47

4M ago13:47

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When did COVID start in the US? Should I take Paxlovid? What is the COVID death toll? Where is the measles outbreak? Is measles eliminated in the US? What is the RSV vaccine recommendations for children?Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts…

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