Best American Birding Association Podcasts (2024)

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08-30: This Month in Birding - July 2024 57:08

38m ago57:08

57:08

It's This Month in Birding for July 2024 with Stephanie Beilke, Martha Harbison, and Mikko Jimenez the aeroecologist! The panel discusses recent bird news including AOS splits and lumps, bird intelligence, and bird regalia, but that's hardly all. Join us for another great conversation about birds, science, and, for some reason, the Insane Clown Pos…

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Addressing the rising cost of healthcare: The shift to value-based care & value-based care examples 12:16

1h ago12:16

12:16

Why is value-based care important? What are value-based care payment models? How is value-based care measured? What is an example of value-based care? Our guest is Narayana Murali, MD, chief medical officer of Medicine Services at Geisinger Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Jo…

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Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples 17:35

6h ago17:35

17:35

What is cultural competence? Why is it important to have diverse physicians? What is patient-centered care? How can you provide culturally competent care? Our guest is Leong Koh, MD, president and CEO of Northwest Permanente. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-ass…

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Return Of The Fightins 55:09

32m ago55:09

55:09

Tek & Prem welcome BOOCHadelphia of Drunk On Broad Podcast on the VetLine to talk Phillies, Eagles & Sixers. The Phils gear up for the 2nd half, starting in Pittsburgh tonight against a Pirates team in the thick of the Wild Card race, with Aaron Nola on the mound. JT should return soon, the trade deadline could yield reinforcements, and they boast …

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Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples 14:06

6h ago14:06

14:06

What is a physician wellness program? Why do physician well-being programs matter? Do you need a chief well-being officer? How do you scale a physician wellness program? Our guest is Gaurava Agarwal, MD, chief wellness executive at Northwestern Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient ca…

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08-29: Dare to Bird with Melissa Hafting 33:53

6h ago33:53

33:53

The incredibly diverse and unbelievably photogenic landscape of British Columbia is on display in photographer and birder Melissa Hafting's new book, Dare to Bird, and with it, the birds that make this part of the continent so special and inspire Hafting’s effort to spread the joy of birding and photography around the province, across Canada, and b…

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

13m ago11:49

11:49

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

12:17

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

16:53

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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08-38: Birding with Benefits, A Discussion 35:54

2d ago35:54

35:54

Birding with Benefits, a new book by author Sarah T Dubb, is a unique new addition to the birding canon. While we shouldn’t be too surprised that all the new attention paid to birding has seen it turn up in surprising places, but the pages of a romance novel certainly seemed like a stretch. To help discuss birding's introduction into the romance ge…

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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

12:41

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

16:41

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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08-27: 2024 Splits and Lumps with Nick Block 1:01:53

9d ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Birders around North America look forward to midsummer every year for the publication of the AOS North American Classification Committee’s Taxonomic Supplement, the splits and lumps that affect our life lists. And for this conversation we turn, as we have since the very beginning of this podcast, to our own taxonomy guru Dr Nick Block of Stonehill …

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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

12:26

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

14:29

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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Introducing: Magic in the United States 43:31

13d ago43:31

43:31

Join host Heather Freeman as she explores the secrets of America's rich magical tapestry. Each episode uncovers the fascinating magical practices, beliefs, and personal stories of America’s diverse cultural communities, both past and present. Discover the hidden realms of the United States, from religious remixing to enchanted beliefs and sorcerous…

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Arm Of Fire w/ Scott Grayson 59:04

20d ago59:04

59:04

Tek & Prem welcome Scott Grayson of Fox 29 Philly on the VetLine to talk Phils & Sixers. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have been struck by the injury bug, but they will be back sooner than later. The team has to pick up the production in their stead and it starts on the mound. The rotation is the best in baseball and Cristopher Sanchez put that o…

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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

13:15

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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08-26: This Month in Birding - June 2024 55:38

16d ago55:38

55:38

The summer solstice marks another turn of the seasons to nesting and post-breeding dispersal, and, in some cases southward migration once again. And the end of the month means turn to This Month in Birding, our roundtable discussion with some birding friends. We welcome back Nick Lund, Jordan Rutter, and Brodie Cass Talbott for a wide-ranging discu…

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

27d ago11:52

11:52

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

10:07

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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NLCS Rematch w/ John Foley 49:24

28d ago49:24

49:24

Tek & Prem welcome John Foley of PHLY Sports on the VetLine to talk Phils. They welcome in Arizona for an NLCS Rematch over the weekend. Cole Hamels retirement night will start it off and there should be great energy in the building. The Diamondbacks come in hot but still have much to prove, during a season where they have not performed like NL cha…

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

22d ago7:59

7:59

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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08-25: The Importance of Insects with David Leatherman 37:31

23d ago37:31

37:31

When birders talk about the importance of a bird-friendly yard, they often mean insects even if they don't mention them explicitely. And so people that want to attract birds need to get comfortable with bugs. Colorado birder David Leatherman is a fan of bug-bird interactions and in his piece The Importance of Native Plants and Insects Amid the Real…

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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

12:38

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

20:54

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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Phils Personnel Moves w/ Ben Silver 51:32

29d ago51:32

51:32

Tek & Prem welcome Ben Silver of The Good Phight on the VetLine to talk Phils expectations at the deadline and overall outlook. Coming off a disappointing trip to Fenway, they travel down to Baltimore for 3 with the O's. Will they make the needed splash at the trade deadline, and will the catcher shuffle hold up enough until JT returns? They have a…

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

30d ago11:32

11:32

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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08-24: Random Birds XI with Ted Floyd 59:32

1M ago59:32

59:32

What better way to spend a random Thursday in June than with a random number generator and a random list of birds? As he does from time to time, the ABA's Birding magazine editor Ted Floyd joins host Nate Swick for another round of Random Birds. This time the list has a strongly cosmopolitan bent, and Nate and Ted discuss birds that can be enjoyed,…

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

1M ago12:26

12:26

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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Phillies, Eagles, Flyers Roundtable w/ Haley Taylor Simon 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

Tek & Prem welcome Haley Taylor Simon on the VetLine to talk Phils, Birds, and Flyguys. The Phils are set to start a 2-game set in London with the rival NY Mets & then travel back to the states for two tough road series vs Boston & Baltimore. The pitching has been historically good, with 4 of the Phils 5 starters ranking in the Top-6 in the league …

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

1M ago16:42

16:42

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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08-23: Enjoying the Natural B's with Georgia Silvera Seamans & Natasza Fontaine 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

Last week saw the fourth year of Black Birders Week, which continues to be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity in the birding and nature communities. To help mark the occassion, we hand over the podcast to the host of Your Bird Story, Georgia Silvera Seamans, who brings our 2024 ABA Bird of the Year artist Natasza Fontaine, a working bio…

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

1M ago9:58

9:58

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

9:22

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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Phils Best In MLB, Sixers/Birds Questions 56:56

2M ago56:56

56:56

Tek & Prem welcome Emmy Award-Winning Editor for Sportscenter DaShawn Abrams on the VetLine to talk Eagles and Sixers offseason moves & expectations. Will Jalen Hurts, under new OC Kellen Moore, return to his 2022 form? We discuss his trajectory in the QB-Friendly system, as well as Vic Fangio's revamping of a defense which lacks size, but boasts s…

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08-22: This Month in Birding - May 2024 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Spring turns to summer in much of the ABA Area this week, and we celebrate spring 2024 with a birding podcast crossover event for this month's This Month in Birding. We welcome Mollee Brown, one of the hosts of the Life List podcast and Jason Hall and Dexter Patterson, hosts of the brand new, and very fun, Bird Joy podcast to talk about the mathema…

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

2M ago11:37

11:37

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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Introducing: What's Ray Saying? 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

Meet Ray Christian. Some people call him a storyteller, historian, father. Shoot, if you’ve got the time, he could fill you in on everything he’s been called. But first and foremost, he’s a Black veteran from the rural South who finds himself floating between life in academia, public speaking, storytelling, parenting, and tending to the goats in hi…

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

2M ago12:03

12:03

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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Record Pace w/ John Stolnis & Jason Martinez 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Tek & Prem welcome John Stolnis of WHYY, The Good Phight & Bleeding Green, and Jason Martinez of Fox 29 Philly on the VetLine to talk the Phils record start & Eagles expectations. After being founded in 1883, this city has never seen a Phillies team more efficient through 51 games of a season. There is always a player who picks up the slack and get…

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