AMA Update

Latest Episodes:

ChatGPT, AI in healthcare and the future of medicine with AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH Jul 20, 2023

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The use of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in medicine has the potential to unburden physicians and help restore the patient-physician relationship. However, regulatory uncertainty and liability concerns are barriers to adoption. American Medical Association President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to discuss the many ways generative AI will change health care. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Physician mental health and well-being with Stefanie Simmons, MD Jul 19, 2023

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The Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation joins to discuss the realities of physician burnout and shares advice on seeking mental health services as a healthcare professional. Stefanie Simmons, MD, is also an emergency department physician and vice president of clinician engagement for Envision Healthcare’s national medical group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💪 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🥼 Access the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 📖 Read AMA's issue brief (PDF) on supporting mental health and wellness here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-physician-health-wellness.pdf 🪪 Get the facts on medical licensing, credentialing, and physician mental health: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH Jul 18, 2023

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The FDA approves an over-the-counter birth control pill and the WHO labels aspartame a possible carcinogen. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest vaccine news, including the low rate of measles vaccination in the UK and when the next COVID shot will be available. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Scope of practice mid-year update: Victories, trends and more with Kimberly Horvath, JD Jul 17, 2023

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The AMA is working with states to track and defeat hundreds of bills that would lead to inappropriate scope of practice expansions. Kimberly Horvath, JD, a senior attorney with the AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, shares the AMA's progress so far this year and key trends to watch in scope of practice expansion, including those involving physician assistants and pharmacists. Learn how the power of organized medicine is working together to protect patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update 🎓 Read more about why educations matters here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-education-matters 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science science movement and declining Joe Rogan’s debate challenge Jul 13, 2023

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Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discuses why he declined Joe Rogan’s challenge to debate Robert F. Kennedy, the state of the anti-vaccine movement and whether he’s leaving Twitter for Threads. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Malaria, PFAS, plus the latest from the FDA and CDC with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH Jul 12, 2023

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What you need to know about toxic 'forever chemicals' contaminating drinking water. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also covers recent FDA approvals for a new Alzheimer's drug and a blood test for pregnant women. Plus, updates on malaria cases in the U.S. and CDC's three vaccines recommended for the fall. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Kaiser Permanente’s acquisition of Geisinger with Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD Jul 10, 2023

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Get the latest on Risant Health and what the #Kaiser and #Geisinger partnership means for the future of value-based care. Geisinger’s president and CEO, Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD—and future CEO of Risant Health—sits down with American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger to discuss.

Affirmative action ends: How Supreme Court ruling impacts medical schools & the health care workforce Jul 07, 2023

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling ending affirmative action will have a significant impact on medical education and diversity in medicine. Joining to discuss the implications are Sanjay Desai, MD, AMA’s chief academic officer and group vice president of medical education, and Dave Henderson, MD, AMA’s vice president for equity, diversity and belonging in medical education. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How to get started with research in medical school with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD Jul 05, 2023

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Advice for medical students on finding research opportunities and how to best showcase their work from the editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🏆 To enter this year's AMA Research Challenge for a shot at the $10,000 grand prize sponsored by Laurel Road, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/ama-research-challenge

🔬 The AMA Research Challenge is the largest national, multi-specialty research event for medical students, residents and fellows, and international medical graduates. Once again, Laurel Road is sponsoring a grand prize of $10,000 for the winner.

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Malaria cases, RSV vaccine, new maternal mortality & e-cigarette studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH Jun 30, 2023

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RSV vaccination recommendation for adults from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and CDC health advisories on measles and malaria for summer travelers. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses trending studies on e-cigarette sales and maternal mortality, and the USPSTF recommendation to screen adults for anxiety. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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