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    Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew

    Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew
    Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew and American Medical Association #CXO Todd Unger sit down to chat about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts from its National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. Topics include fixing prior authorization, reforming Medicare payment, fighting scope of practice expansion, supporting telehealth and reducing physician burnout. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update

    A year of recovery: AMA CXO Todd Unger takes a look back at the progress and key voices of 2022

    A year of recovery: AMA CXO Todd Unger takes a look back at the progress and key voices of 2022
    AMA CXO Todd Unger shares a special end-of-year feature chronicling physicians' efforts to help patients and the AMA's pivot toward recovery in 2022. Tune in for a brand new AMA Update on Jan. 2, 2023.  In the meantime, learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Join the AMA or renew your membership here: ama-assn.org/movingmedicine

    The link between childcare stress and physician burnout with Elizabeth Harry, MD

    The link between childcare stress and physician burnout with Elizabeth Harry, MD
    Elizabeth Harry, MD, senior medical director of well being at UCHealth in Aurora, Colo., joins to discuss the connection between high childcare stress and burnout among health care workers during the pandemic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

    Six drivers of physician burnout with ICPH keynote speaker, Paul DeChant, MD, MBA

    Six drivers of physician burnout with ICPH keynote speaker, Paul DeChant, MD, MBA
    Paul DeChant, MD, MBA, one of the featured keynote speakers at the 2022 International Conference on Physician Health™, Oct. 13-15, in Orlando, Fla., shares six key drivers of physician burnout and how to address them. This year’s conference theme is “engaging organizations to achieve cultural change.” American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Registration for ICPH 2022 closes Sept. 22! Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/3N7cdP2

    Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on tangible actions to reverse the overdose epidemic

    Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on tangible actions to reverse the overdose epidemic
    Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. American Medical Association CXO, Todd Unger, is joined by Bobby Mukkamala, MD, immediate past chair of the AMA Board of Trustees and chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, to discuss the AMA’s advocacy work to help #EndOverdose. Also covering tangible actions physicians and policymakers can take now, before the end of the year, and in Congress and state legislatures across the United States – to help save lives and reduce harm. Visit https://end-overdose-epidemic.org for more information. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news

    Voter registration and health care with Vot-ER

    Voter registration and health care with Vot-ER
    For #CivicHealthMonth this August we discuss how voting influences health and why it’s important for physicians to get involved in voting advocacy. American Medical Association CXO and host, Todd Unger, is joined by Aliya Bhatia, executive director of Vot-ER in Washington, D.C., and Jasmin Eatman, an MD and PhD candidate at Emory in Atlanta—and Vot-ER intern. Visit Vot-ER.org now to get your badge and learn more!

    FDA authorizes Novavax vaccine for kids ages 12-17 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

    FDA authorizes Novavax vaccine for kids ages 12-17 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
    AMA's Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares news on the Novavax vaccine from the FDA—as well as updates on COVID boosters for fall, monkeypox vaccines, TPOXX treatments, and Dr. Anthony Fauci's announcement on stepping down from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

    Rebekah Bernard, MD, on the importance of physician-led care

    Rebekah Bernard, MD, on the importance of physician-led care
    A special episode with Rebekah Bernard, MD, co-author of the book Patients at Risk: The Rise of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in Healthcare about scope creep and how it can affect patient care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. To learn more about the AMA’s work to fight scope creep as a critical part of our Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, visit: ama-assn.org/recovery

    Interactive learning communities for private practice with Michael Tutty, PhD, MHA

    Interactive learning communities for private practice with Michael Tutty, PhD, MHA
    Hear about a new learning collaborative for private practice physicians and how to get involved from Michael Tutty, PhD, MHA, group vice president, Professional Satisfaction and Practice Sustainability at the American Medical Association, in conversation with AMA CXO Todd Unger. The first session, E/M Documentation Burden Reduction, is currently underway. Forthcoming webinar topics include team documentation and recruiting newly graduated residents into private practice.  Register now: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/ama-private-practice-simple-solutions📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation  🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds  🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts  📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES

    End-of-life care considerations for LGBTQ older adults with Carey Candrian, PhD

    End-of-life care considerations for LGBTQ older adults with Carey Candrian, PhD
    AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses caring for LGBTQ seniors and addressing disparities during end-of-life care with Carey Candrian, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver.📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation  🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds  🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts  📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES

    NHSC student loan repayment and scholarship programs with Dr. Luis Padilla

    NHSC student loan repayment and scholarship programs with Dr. Luis Padilla
    AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses loan repayment and scholarship programs that provide financial incentives to recruit and retain primary care medical students and working health professionals in exchange for their service in communities in need with Dr. Luis Padilla, associate administrator of the Bureau of Health Workforce.✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts 📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES 💬 Connect with the AMA on social media: https://bit.ly/AMA_Social_Media

    Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on when the youngest kids can get vaccinated

    Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on when the youngest kids can get vaccinated
    AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses FDA timeline on Pfizer & Moderna vaccines for the youngest children with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA advisory committee's recommendations for kids ages 6 to 17, news on a possible booster for fall, as well as the lifting of testing requirements for international travel to the U.S.

    Medical student leadership shapes the future of medicine with Haidn Foster, MD

    Medical student leadership shapes the future of medicine with Haidn Foster, MD
    AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the AMA Medical Student Section’s 50th anniversary and how medical students can get involved and help shape the future of medicine with Haidn Foster, MD, chair of the AMA Medical Student Section, and now a resident physician at Penn State Health in Hershey, Pa. For more information on the AMA Medical Student Section, visit: ama-assn.org/mss-50  📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation  🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds  🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts  📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES

    Megan Ranney MD, MPH, shares why gun violence is a public health issue

    Megan Ranney MD, MPH, shares why gun violence is a public health issue
    AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Megan Ranney MD, MPH, a practicing emergency physician, researcher and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health at Brown University, about gun violence and why we need to approach it as a public health issue with physicians playing an important role.📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation  🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds  🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts  📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES

    Paxlovid side effects, treatment timelines and more with John Farley, MD, MPH

    Paxlovid side effects, treatment timelines and more with John Farley, MD, MPH
    AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses what physicians and patients need to know about Paxlovid with John Farley, MD, MPH, director of the Office of Infectious Diseases in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of New Drugs at the FDA. For more information on Paxlovid from the FDA, visit: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-updates-paxlovid-health-care-providers

    High blood pressure, heart disease and more with Rachel Villanueva, MD

    High blood pressure, heart disease and more with Rachel Villanueva, MD
    For more #ReleaseThePressure resources, visit: releasethepressure.org AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses ways to reduce hypertension and improve health outcomes in Black communities with Rachel Villanueva, MD, president of the National Medical Association (NMA), and a clinical assistant professor of obstetrics/gynecology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York. Also covering, #WorldHypertensionDay and “Release the Pressure,” a collaborative effort between the AMA, NMA and other health care organizations, with the shared goal of partnering with Black women to support their heart health.📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation  🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds  🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts  📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES

    Provider relief funding reporting, maternal healthcare & more with Todd Askew

    Provider relief funding reporting, maternal healthcare & more with Todd Askew

    Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news

    📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation

     🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update

    📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds 

    🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts 

    📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES 

    How to be prepared in the event of a payor audit with Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH

    How to be prepared in the event of a payor audit with Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH

    Payor audit resources can be found on the AMA private practice sustainability website:  

    https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/ama-private-practice-sustainability-getting-started

    📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation

     🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update

    📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds 

    🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts 

    📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES 

    Paul Offit, MD, on risk and reward in medical innovation

    Paul Offit, MD, on risk and reward in medical innovation
    AMA CXO Todd Unger chats with good friend of the show, Paul Offit, MD, the director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about his book: "You Bet Your Life." For more information and purchase options for "You Bet Your Life," visit: https://www.paul-offit.com/recent-books📺 Follow the AMA on YouTube: @americanmedicalassociation  🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds  🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts  📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES