Best Ama Steps Forward Podcasts (2024)

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The Healing Works Foundation: Person-Centered, Relationship-Based Care 29:56

1d ago29:56

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Dr. Wayne Jonas, family physician and President of the Healing Works Foundation, shares the HOPE Note tool: a resource for adding integrative care into a routine office visit, as well as “Healing and Cancer: A Guide to Whole Person Cancer Care.” Explore the Healing Works Foundation: https://healingworksfoundation.org/ Read Implementing Whole Person…

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S03_E17 - Beyond Medication - Effective Strategies for Pain Management 29:40

1d ago29:40

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07/07/24 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E17 - Beyond Medication - Effective Strategies for Pain Management On a scale of 0-10, where is your pain right now? We've all been asked that question at one point or another, but really - think about where it is right now. Most of us experience some level of pain throughout our daily lives that we manage i…

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A Blueprint for Difficult Conversations 25:17

8d ago25:17

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Dr. Kevin Taylor, internal medicine physician and professional coach, and Marlene Chism, a consultant, trainer, professional speaker, and author of the recently published book, From Conflict to Courage, outline a blueprint to guide leaders through difficult conversations and workplace conflict. Learn more about Marlene’s resources: https://marlenec…

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S03_E16 - The Next Step for Community Violence Prevention & Intervention 29:14

15d ago29:14

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06/23/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E16 - The Next Step for Community Violence Prevention & Intervention The rise of community violence has become an alarming issue in many areas, impacting the daily lives of residents, law enforcement, hospital personnel, and the overall health of neighborhoods. As these incidents increase, they bring with …

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The Impact of Chronic Care on Behavioral Health 21:35

20d ago21:35

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Dr. Thomas Heinrich, Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins guest host Dr. Sea Chen to discuss the impact chronic medical conditions can have on a patient's behavioral health. He also shares practical tips for discussing mental health and assessing patient readiness for behavioral health referral and …

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'I don’t remember when I lost hope’: One CMO’s Burnout-to-Depression Story 24:29

22d ago24:29

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Dr. Michael Ivy, trauma surgeon and Chief Medical Officer at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, shares his personal experience with burnout and depression that ultimately led him to contemplate taking his own life. He also shares insights for combatting the lingering stigma around asking for help in the culture of medicine. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Life…

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S03_E15 - UroLogic: Understanding Men's Urological Conditions 29:48

25d ago29:48

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06/09/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E15 - UroLogic: Understanding Men's Urological Conditions This is the second in a 2-part series on Urology (Episode 12 focused primarily on Women's urologic conditions and the pelvic floor) and on this episode we'll shed some light on the conditions that affect millions of men worldwide. From BPH, to urina…

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Mountains of Modules: Reducing Mandatory Training Burden for Physicians 20:05

29d ago20:05

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Dr. Linda Brubaker, Director of Physician Wellness at University of California San Diego, and Dr. Nicole Goldhaber, Surgical Resident at University of California San Diego, share how they’ve worked to reduce unnecessary mandatory training burden at their organization. Read Mountains of Modules: Assessment and Redesign of Online Mandatory Training t…

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The Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative Part 3: Oncology 18:42

1M ago18:42

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Dr. Stephen Grubbs, oncologist and Vice President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Clinical Affairs Department, joins guest host Dr. Sea Chen to discuss what the ASCO hopes to achieve through joining the Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative, a group dedicated to catalyzing effective and sustainable integration of behavio…

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S03_E14 - Brainstorms and Breakthroughs - The Science of Strokes 29:15

1M ago29:15

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05/26/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E14 - Brainstorms and Breakthroughs - The Science of Strokes Chances are we've all known someone who has suffered a stroke, and it turns out they're a lot more common than we might think - nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. every year. Brain health is essential to our wellbeing and suffering a stroke can ha…

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Simplified Outpatient E/M Coding and Documentation 37:23

2M ago37:23

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Dr. Jeannine Engel, internal medicine physician and Associate Professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, describes the most recent billing and coding documentation guidelines and offers solutions to reduce note bloat and other documentation inefficiencies. Explore the Simplified Outpatient Documentation and Coding toolkit: https://…

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S03_E13 - Focus on Psychosis - A Conversation with a Clinical Psychologist 31:36

2M ago31:36

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05/12/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E13 - Focus on Psychosis - A Conversation with a Clinical Psychologist Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, Hallucinations, Bipolar Disorder... These are some of the many conditions that fall under the category of Psycosis. But did you know that 1 in every 30 people in the U.S. will experience a psychotic e…

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Achieving Whole-Person, Integrated Care: An AMA Member’s Journey 11:20

2M ago11:20

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AMA Member Dr. Jennifer Thomas, family medicine physician and Medical Director of Morris Hospital's Integrated Behavioral Health Program, shares her success story integrating behavioral health into her practice using a collaborative care model. Explore the BHI Collaborative’s Compendium here: https://bit.ly/3rmQCgP Explore the BHI webinars here: ht…

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Closing the Research-to-Practice Gap 22:50

2M ago22:50

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Dr. Mark Bauer, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus at Harvard Medical School, and Dr. JoAnn Kirchner, past Director of the Veterans Healthcare Administration Behavioral Health Quality Enhancement Research Initiative and staff at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arkans…

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S03_E12 - Strengthening Our Understanding of the Pelvic Floor 30:54

2M ago30:54

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04/28/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E12 - Strengthening Our Understanding of the Pelvic Floor The Pelvic Floor. Everyone with a pelvis, has a pelvic floor. But what is it? For starters, it's something many of us take for granted - until issues arise... And although pelvic floor issues commonly effect women, they effect plenty of men as well.…

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Frontline Connect: Eliminating Barriers to Mental Health Services for the Health Care Workforce 21:24

3M ago21:24

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Dr. Gaurava Agarwal, Vice President and Chief Wellness Executive at Northwestern Medicine, discusses Frontline Connect: Mental Health Care for the Health Care Workforce, an initiative by the Center for Workplace Mental Health (a program of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation) that provides leaders of health systems with high-impact reso…

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S03_E11 - Keeping Up with Pacemakers 28:33

3M ago28:33

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04/14/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E11 - Keeping Up with Pacemakers The heart is pretty amazing. In the orchestra the human body, the heart is the conductor, but sometimes, even the most skilled maestro needs a little backup. Enter pacemakers, the tiny conductors that can help us keep the beat. But when might you need one? How are they impl…

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CLAIM CME: Private Practice: Attending to Business – Sustaining Your Private Practice 18:51

3M ago18:51

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Don't forget to claim CME with the Private Practice: Attending to Business mini-series. Listen to Episode 2 (originally aired March 22, 2023) and follow this link to get credit: https://bit.ly/Ep2CME In episode 2 of this mini-series, hosts Meghan and Taylor explore strategies for mitigating risks, leveraging one's network, and remaining nimble in y…

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CLAIM CME: Private Practice: Attending to Business – Starting Your Own Private Practice 16:52

3M ago16:52

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Don't forget to claim CME with the Private Practice: Attending to Business mini-series. Listen to Episode 1 (originally aired March 8, 2023) and follow this link to get credit: https://bit.ly/Ep1CME In this episode, hosts Meghan and Taylor identify common challenges faced by physicians starting a private practice and explore key elements to impleme…

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S03_E10 - Getting A Better Understanding of ALS 28:58

3M ago28:58

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3/31/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E10 - Getting a Better Understanding of ALS ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a rare but serious condition that affects around 5 people in every 100,000, but due to its devastating effects on both the patient and the caregivers, it's something that certainly merits a deeper conversation. Lou Gehrig and…

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REPLAY: What Does the Future Hold for the Culture of Medicine? 27:29

3M ago27:29

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In case you missed it, check out this episode of the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired October 25, 2023): Listen to the American Conference on Physician Health’s first-ever live podcast discussion on the 2023 conference theme: Building the Workplace of the Future, with host Dr. Kevin Hopkins and guests Dr. Bryan Bohman (Stanford Medicine…

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REPLAY: A Busy Physician's Guide to Prediabetes & Diabetes 18:28

4M ago18:28

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In case you missed it, check out this episode of the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired November 8, 2023): Hosts Dr. Marie Brown and Dr. Jill Jin discuss an efficient team-based approach to managing prediabetes and diabetes, pinpointing opportunities to improve the health of patients while saving care team time. Explore the Team-Based Car…

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S03_E09 - Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad and the Triglycerides... 29:51

4M ago29:51

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3/17/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E09 - Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad and the Triglycerides... Cholesterol can be a confusing subject for many of us. And, as many of us can attest to, seeing the results from a lipid panel can be like reading a foreign language. What's a safe range? Does good cholesterol cancel out the bad? And what is a li…

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REPLAY: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Templated Forms for Independent Physicians 13:56

4M ago13:56

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In case you missed it, check out this episode of the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired August 23, 2023): Dr. Carolynn Francavilla, private practice physician and Chair-Elect for the AMA’s Private Practice Physician Section, joins guest host Taylor Johnson, manager of AMA Physician Practice Development, to discuss the Private Practice Pla…

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REPLAY: Practical Strategies for the Wellness-Centered Leader 21:17

4M ago21:17

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In case you missed it, listen to one of the most popular episodes on the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired November 1, 2023): Dr. Kevin Hopkins and Dr. Jill Jin discuss what it means to be a wellness-centered leader. They also explore strategies for building trust throughout health care organizations, engaging in listening campaigns, and…

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S03_E08 - Getting our Brains Around TBI and Concussions 24:33

4M ago24:33

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3/3/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E08 - Getting our Brains Around TBI and Concussions Brains! We've all got 'em. (Well, perhaps some of us more than others...) But it's estimated that almost 50% (!) of all adults in the U.S. have experienced a concussive event or some sort of traumatic brain injury in their lifetime. That's a staggering stat…

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Write Shorter Notes: Implementing a Standardized Progress Note Template 23:49

4M ago23:49

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Dr. Peter Kleinschmidt and Dr. Heidi Twedt, University of Wisconsin, share their insights after implementing a standardized progress note template to reduce note length at their institution. Explore the Debunking Regulatory Myths series: https://bit.ly/DebunkingRegulatoryMyths Explore the Simplified Outpatient Documentation and Coding toolkit: http…

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GROSS: Get Rid of Stupid Stuff! 26:54

5M ago26:54

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Dr. Melinda Ashton, Former Executive VP at Hawaii Pacific Health, and Tracy Methered, Director of Clinical Informatics and Epic Nursing Liaison at Hawaii Pacific Health, discuss GROSS – or Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff: a system-wide program developed by their team to reduce meaningless documentation requirements within the electronic health record. …

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S03_E07 - The Bone Zone: Insights on Osteoporosis and Healthy Bones 29:48

5M ago29:48

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2/18/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E07 - The Bone Zone: Insights on Osteoporosis and Healthy Bones Ever wonder why we shrink in old age? Is it true that astronauts lose bone mass in space? And does all milk have the same amount of calcium? There are over 200 bones in the human body and it's safe to say each plays a pretty important role, so …

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The Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative Part 2: Neurology 16:46

5M ago16:46

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Dr. Natalia Rost, President-Elect and Vice Chair of the Committee on Public Engagement for the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), joins guest host Dr. Sea Chen to discuss what the AAN hopes to achieve through joining the AMA’s Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative, a group dedicated to catalyzing effective and sustainable integration of beh…

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The Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative Part 1: Cardiology 17:24

5M ago17:24

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Dr. Richard Kovacs, Chief Medical Officer of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), joins guest host Dr. Sea Chen to discuss what the ACC hopes to gain by joining the AMA’s Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative, a group dedicated to catalyzing effective and sustainable integration of behavioral and mental health care into physician practic…

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S03_E06 - Let's Talk IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) 29:51

5M ago29:51

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2/4/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E06 - Let's Talk IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) It's not uncommon that the terms IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) get confused. Both have to do with your guts, both have impacted the lives of many in today's society and both could probably be explained a bit more. We plan…

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‘I felt such a shame to be me’: How One Medical Educator is Working to End Mental Health Stigma in Medicine 27:25

5M ago27:25

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Dr. Michael Foti, Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Standardized Patient Program Coordinator at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, shares his personal story of burnout, grief, and mental health struggle after conducting his internship in an ICU during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also offers insights on how medica…

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Connecting the Dots Between Social Determinants of Health and Climate Change 25:06

6M ago25:06

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Dr. Jerry Abraham, Kedren Health, shares his experience participating in the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, an education initiative from the AMA and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine. He also discusses how he’s been able to connect the dots between climate change and health equity in his day-to-day…

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S03_E05 - Listen up! We're talking to an Audiologist... 25:59

6M ago25:59

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1/21/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E05 - Listen up! We're talking to an Audiologist... The Stapes! Tinnitus! Ear Wax! Approximately 20% of the worldwide population suffers from hearing loss (and around 100% suffer from ear wax... Eeeew). But what can be done to protect our hearing? Is hearing loss permanent? What's that ringing in my ears? A…

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Rapid Supportive Debriefs: A Tool for Embodying Wellness-Centered Leadership After Stressful Events 30:39

6M ago30:39

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Dr. Greg Wallingford, Associate Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship and Course Director for the Leadership Curriculum at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin, shares how his team developed a rapid debriefing tool to support teams after stressful events. He also draws the connection between well-bein…

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Reduce Burnout, Improve Self-Compassion with Group Coaching for Even the Busiest Physician 30:52

6M ago30:52

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Drs. Tyra Fainstad and Adrienne Mann, University of Colorado Medicine, join host Dr. Jill Jin to discuss Better Together: a four-month, fully virtual group coaching program for physicians, trainees, and APPs. They explore the program’s coaching methods, as well as its positive impacts on reducing burnout and imposter syndrome, as illustrated by the…

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S03_E04 - The Fentanyl Addiction Experience 31:06

6M ago31:06

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1/7/2024 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E04 - The Fentanyl Addiction Experience Happy New Year to all, and best wishes for sticking with those resolutions! Although a new year gives us a fresh start for many things, regrettably, that doesn't apply to everything. Some issues in our communities know no bounds, transcending ages and communities and a…

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Listen and Be Curious: Strategies to Build Relationships and Solve Problems Together 34:53

6M ago34:53

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Dr. Anne Pendo, internal medicine physician and Senior Medical Director for Physician and APP Experience at Intermountain Health in Utah, joins host Dr. Kevin Hopkins to discuss the caregiver well-being initiatives offered at Intermountain Health. She shares insights for leaders looking to create a culture of well-being and offers tips for fosterin…

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REPLAY: Reframing Compassion Fatigue: Compassion as a Tool for Combating Burnout 30:09

6M ago30:09

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In case you missed it, listen to one of the most popular episodes on the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired March 1, 2023): Dr. Rola Hallam, British-Syrian consultant anesthetist, humanitarian, and founder of CanDo, a social enterprise that enables local, frontline health care workers to provide health care to their own war-affected commu…

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S03_E03 - "Knock Knock, Hi!" with THIS Guy! 55:51

7M ago55:51

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12/24/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E03 - "Knock Knock, Hi!" with THIS Guy! The end of the year is here, so we thought we'd wrap it up with a fun one for Episode 3. Recently, Dr. Hilden was the featured guest on the "Knock Knock, Hi!" podcast with none other than internet sensations Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken! So we're re-airing that episode …

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REPLAY: A System-Level Approach to EHR Inbox Reduction 42:11

7M ago42:11

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In case you missed it, listen to one of the most popular episodes on the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired June 14, 2023): Dr. Jane Fogg, MD, MPH shares her experience leading a system-level initiative aimed at reducing the burden of the EHR in-basket. Host Dr. Christine Sinsky, MD also follows up with some audience-submitted questions a…

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REPLAY: This is My Story: A Humanistic Approach to Care 30:12

7M ago30:12

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In case you missed it, listen to one of the most popular episodes on the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired April 26, 2023): Chaplain Elizabeth Tracey, creator of John Hopkins’ This is My Story initiative, shares how she designed a program that enables patients who are unable to speak to share their stories through interviews with family …

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S03_E02 - The Mighty Liver... 28:00

7M ago28:00

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12/10/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E02 - The Mighty Liver... In Greek mythology, Prometheus' punishment for stealing fire from Zeus was to be chained to a rock where every day an eagle would come and eat part of his liver (harsh!). And since the liver is the only solid organ in the human body that grows back, that eagle must have been pretty …

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REPLAY: How to Master Communicating with the Most Challenging Personalities in your Life 32:02

7M ago32:02

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In case you missed it, listen to one of the most popular episodes on the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired March 15, 2023): Dr. Neha Sangwan, internal medicine physician and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, shares practical strategies for navigating conflict, miscommunication, and even the most challenging personalities in your life. F…

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A Skeptic’s Guide to 90x4 Annual Prescription Renewals 24:12

7M ago24:12

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Dr. Jill Jin and Dr. Marie Brown discuss how to save time and improve medication adherence with 90x4 annual prescription renewals. They share strategies for successful implementation and counter even the most skeptical physician’s reservations. MOC Part IV: https://bit.ly/47zFE73 Explore the AMA STEPS Forward Annual Prescription Renewal toolkit: ht…

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S03_E01 - Real Talk with An Emergency Medicine Doctor 30:35

7M ago30:35

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11/26/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast S03_E01 - Real Talk with An Emergency Medicine Doctor There are seemingly as many careers in medicine as there are lakes in Minnesota (and we're talking well over 10,000 of those...), but many of the most intense jobs in the field are found in the Emergency Department. It takes a certain kind of person to want t…

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REPLAY: Mental Health Counseling for Physicians and APPs 30:06

8M ago30:06

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In case you missed it, listen to one of the most popular episodes on the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast (originally aired December 22, 2022): Dr. Rob McGregor, Chief Medical Officer and Pediatric Hospitalist at Akron Children’s Hospital, shares his experience creating a strategic program that provides free and confidential mental health services for ph…

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NOW AVAILABLE FOR CME: The Essentials of Good Pain Care 40:01

8M ago40:01

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This episode (originally aired October 4, 2023) is now available for CME credit! Copy/paste this link into your browser to earn CME for listening: https://bit.ly/47scxCk Guest Dr. Dan Alford, Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean of Continuing Medical Education at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine joins host Dr. Jill J…

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S02_E24 - Let's Talk Kidneys! 26:59

8M ago26:59

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11/12/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast S02_E24 - Let's Talk Kidneys! Kidneys. They made Dr. Hilden's top 3 favorite organ list in a recent poll - but why? What do they actually do? What are kidney stones (and better yet, how can one best avoid them)? And if we really only need one, why do we have two? Join us for the final episode of Season 2, as Dr.…

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