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In part two of this series, physicians continue their discussion on the recent updates the Federation of State Medical Boards made to its recommendations relating to opioids and pain care. Physicians from the Federation include Humayun Chaudhry, DO, president and CEO, Sarvam TerKonda, MD, past chair, and Sherif Zaafran, MD. They join Dr. Michael Suk, Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees to discuss the updates.    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A one-size-fits-all approach to caring for patients with pain is not a prudent way to manage care. In this episode, physicians discuss the recent updates the Federation of State Medical Boards made to its recommendations relating to opioids and pain care. Physicians from the Federation include Humayun Chaudhry, DO, president and CEO, Sarvam TerKonda, MD, past chair, and Sherif Zaafran, MD. They join Dr. Michael Suk, Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees to discuss the updates.    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What do residency programs care about the most? What does AMA do for medical school? How important is advocacy in medical education? Why is healthcare advocacy important? Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, and chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, discusses the vital role of health care advocacy for medical students and residents, and how involvement in organized medicine can enhance a candidate's residency application and contribute to their development as a physician leader. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.✶✶✶✶ 

What do residency programs care about the most? What does AMA do for medical school? How important is advocacy in medical education? Why is healthcare advocacy important? Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, and chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, discusses the vital role of health care advocacy for medical students and residents, and how involvement in organized medicine can enhance a candidate's residency application and contribute to their development as a physician leader. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Why do prior authorizations take so long? Is prior authorization required for emergency services? Why would insurance deny a medication? Melissa Garretson, MD, a pediatric emergency physician at Cook Children's Health Care System and a member of the AMA Board of Trustees, discusses how to talk to patients about prior authorization, why prior auth takes so long, and how the AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

In this episode of HMAConnect, we speak with Dr. Michael Suk, Chair of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees. Dr. Suk shares his views on leadership in medicine, trends in healthcare delivery, collective bargaining for physicians, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the AMA.

Physician orgs are splintering into ever narrower specialty groups. Is there one voice that can unite us and advocate for change? The American Medical Association, once the preeminent physicians organization in the US, has faced declining membership and increased criticism for years. Dr. Michael Suk, the new Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, joins us to share the new 5 point plan for how AMA will support and advocate for physicians in 2024 and beyond (and he takes a little heat from Matt and Wendy in the process).

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.

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.

In part two of this series, Dr. Willie Underwood, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees continues to lead our panel discussion on what's next in Medicare payment reform. Panelists include Dr. G. Ray Callas, president elect of the Texas Medical Association; Katie Orrico, senior vice president of Health Policy and Advocacy at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons; and Todd Askew, senior vice president of Advocacy at the AMA. 

Dr. Willie Underwood, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees moderates this panel discussion on what's next in Medicare payment reform. Panelists include Dr. G. Ray Callas, president elect of the Texas Medical Association; Katie Orrico, senior vice president of Health Policy and Advocacy at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons; and Todd Askew, senior vice president of Advocacy at the AMA. 

Chair-Elect to the AMA Board of Trustees Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, joins to discuss the AMA's position on scope of practice in 2024. Dr. Suk breaks down the difference in training between physicians and other members of the care team and the role each play. Plus, why physicians should lead the care team and barriers to physician-led care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Prior authorization plays a major role in physician burnout. Joining to break down the big impact of this administrative burden is Marilyn Heine, MD,  a member of the AMA Board of Trustees and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Heine discusses the rise of prior authorization and the growing physician shortage, and shares her own prior authorization horror stories. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Medicare must change, and the AMA is fighting nonstop to make payment reform a reality. Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, joins to discuss the AMA's advocacy to fix Medicare now, including the campaign's wins to date and what's next. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Today we are answering you questions about taxes. We talk about how investing can impact taxes, how to manage estimated payments for your taxes and qualified dividends and even answer a question about tax breaks from investing in oil and gas. We also answer a few questions about asset allocation. Before we get into all of that Dr. Dahle gives his opinion on what advice Dave Ramsey should have, but didn't, give to an unmatched doc in a mountain of debt. Listen to the Dave Ramsey call here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx3Bntau-Au/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D  Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. They've got exclusive rates and offers to help medical professionals like you when it comes to refinancing your student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars. Still in residency? SoFi offers competitive rates and the ability to whittle down your payments to just $100 a month* while you're still in residency. 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Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com  YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube  Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor  Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com  Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter  Email from Reader: Dear Dr. Dahle, Thank you for all you do.  In your recent podcast with Dr. Shteynshlyuger, I wanted to correct his statement that the AMA "will not do anything to help" regarding unfair fees for EFT payments. I am an alternate delegate to the AMA for my state. Twice a year, delegations from all 50 states, national specialty societies, and the federal health services take time away from our busy practices and families to set policy and priorities for the AMA.  It is never accurate to say that the AMA "will not do anything to help" because the House of Delegates dictate what the AMA does. If an individual physician wants to advocate for stronger positions or a change in direction, they can bring resolutions to their state medical society or specialty society to ask their delegation to advocate their position and seek the support of other delegations. That being said, the AMA has been fighting against these unfair practices for several years. In 2021, the AMA along with the 50 state medical associations and 40 specialty societies, sent a letter to CMS asking the Biden administration to take action on these unfair practices.  https://searchlf.ama-assn.org/letter/documentDownload?uri=%2Funstructured%2Fbinary%2Fletter%2FLETTERS%2F2021-10-14-Sign-on-Letter-re-EFT-Fees.pdf Furthermore, the AMA has a multitude of resources and guides on their website so that physicians and practices know their rights and how to navigate the system.  When physicians face challenges like these, it is important for us to stick together with a unified voice. Making inaccurate remarks about our own professional organizations does not move the needle.    ALEX RESPONSE Hi XXXX, I greatly appreciate the fact that you listened to the podcast + found a point of disagreement.  I also appreciate the time + effort delegates like you commit to running the AMA.  As you can imagine, I have put quite a few hours (and $$$) into advocacy on behalf of physicians. I'm an AMA member as well + introduced many of the resolutions that you are alluding to.   I'm in solo private practice, and it appears that you are part of a small private practice as well.  Our interests should align. You are correct to some extent that members write resolutions that are supposed to set policy.  In reality, things work a little differently.  Perhaps that's one of the reasons that the AMA has a 15-20% approval rating (based on membership data).  In fact, many AMA policies are set without resolutions. So why should one have to write a resolution to reverse such policies?   For example, the AMA decided to call virtual credit cards a “valid” payment method.  Whose bright idea is that? Valid means "legal".  Nowhere does the law say that VCCs are "legal" to use as a payment from insurance to doctors; in fact, it's the opposite. I have been fighting to get that language changed for years now -the AMA Board of Directors are well aware- nothing has been done. But here is a resolution (which should not be needed). https://drive.google.com/file/d/123olaPrMy1yA65IG_uoC5HlIv6OjA3nE/view?usp=sharing While the AMA management keeps writing letters, it fully knows that letters will not achieve anything. Talking to elected representatives will not achieve anything either since they have already spoken. In fact, most recently, the AMA refused to confront the insurance lobby's attempt to “normalize” virtual credit cards.  Do you know who confronted the insurance lobby? The American Hospital Association, whose policy team is run by a former AMA employee. I got 500 physicians to write letters to counter the AMA's complicity with UnitedHealthcare/Zelis/etc.   I hope you would be enraged if you found out what the AMA wrote:  "Need a full understanding of the financial and administrative burden impacts to physicians prior to recommending adoption" referring to the proposal of adding virtual credit cards information to a standard 835 remittance advice. See the last point on page 9 of the AMA's presentation: https://ncvhs.hhs.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GG-Presentation-Panel-2-AMA_Spector.pdf    I asked the AMA to come out swinging against this proposal - instead it did the opposite; fortunately >500 physicians spoke out to "neuter' the AMA's anti-physician 'advocacy".   If AMA representatives want to have a public discussion + defend what they do - I'm open to the idea.   Unfortunately, I know too much and have seen how the AMA operates. I used to be a WEDI member + sat in meetings with the AMA policy VPs.    I had to fight insurance companies + the AMA.  Pretty insane - right? An AMA VP said in a meeting (siding with insurance lobby) that insurances have a "right" to impose costs on physicians" - apparently, it's a free country! In summary, you were fed "inaccurate" and 'false' information by the AMA management (who knows who is behind it?).   Did the AMA leadership mention to you that AMA Insurance (offers Medicare secondary plan to retired doctors) joined with EchoHealth, which imposes fees on EFTs + sends virtual credit cards to doctors?  I had to file a complaint with CMS against AMA Insurance.  I recently heard that it's still happening.    I propose that the AMA starts sticking together with doctor's interests and does what I asked it to do: (1) send a letter to CMS/UHC/Cigna/BCBSA/AHIP saying that VCCs and EFT fees are "ILLEGAL" and that the AMA is revoking its prior statement that they are 'valid".  Insurance companies use the AMA's unhelpful published statements to support their "position" to extract >$10 billion / year from doctors.  "Don't look at us - AMA says it's legal."  (2) file a lawsuit against CMS for APA violations. They know what I am talking about.  I hope I swayed your opinion a bit about the legitimacy of my criticism of the AMA's actions. Hopefully, you + the IOWA delegation will help me REFORM the AMA. When the AMA does not perform to expectations, it's time to do a root-cause analysis of the AMA's failures to serve the interests of physicians. Alex

Hear from physician experts on strategies to address vaccine hesitancy with patients and updates on current COVID variants, flu, and RSV vaccines. This episode was created in collaboration with the PermanenteDocs Chat podcast, and is hosted by family physician Alex McDonald, MD, featuring guest Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA liaison to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and Immediate Past Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees.

Health inequity doesn't just create disparities that impact patient care. It creates an economic burden that impacts all of medicine and the country. Joining to break down the dollars and cents case for why health equity is an urgent priority is Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Episode Summary: The House of Delegates is the legislative and policy-making body within the American Medical Association (AMA). In this episode, orthopaedic surgeon and AMA Board of Trustees Member Dr. Michael Suk explains how the specialty is represented within the House of Medicine and how initiatives to advance the quality of musculoskeletal care are shared by both organizations.  More on the AMA Recovery Plan for America's Physicians can be found here.   Guest: Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, FAAOS, Chair-elect, American Medical Association  Host: Adam Bruggeman, MD, FAAOS, FAOrthA, Chair, AAOS Advocacy Council  

In part II, guests pick up their discussion on issues regarding scope of practice expansion and its impact on medicine from the perspectives of the AMA, the Medical Association of Georgia and Washington State Medical Association. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, chair, AMA Board of Trustees moderates this panel, guests include, Kim Horvath, JD, senior attorney, AMA Advocacy Resource Center; Derek Norton, interim director, Government Relations, Medical Association of Georgia; and Sean Graham, director, Government Affairs, Washington State Medical Association.

Patients deserve care led by physicians—the most highly educated, trained and skilled health care professionals. Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety.  In this episode, guests discuss the importance of these issues to organized medicine from the perspectives of the AMA, the Medical Association of Georgia and Washington State Medical Association. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, chair, AMA Board of Trustees moderates this panel, guests include, Kim Horvath, JD, senior attorney, AMA Advocacy Resource Center; Derek Norton, interim director, Government Relations, Medical Association of Georgia; and Sean Graham, director, Government Affairs, Washington State Medical Association.

Madelyn E. Butler, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), and member of the AMA Board of Trustees, covers all things menopause: from what patients need to know about symptoms, timing and preparing for perimenopause—to advice for physicians on menopausal research, training and hormone therapy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

In part two, AMA President Jack Resneck Jr. MD, and guest Rob Jordan, director of AMA political and legislative grassroots, talk about the Physicians Grassroots Network and best practices for grassroots change. They're also joined by Jason Marino, director of AMA Congressional Affairs and Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, chair, AMA Board of Trustees.

In part one of this conversation, you'll hear from AMA President Jack Resneck Jr. MD, and Jason Marino, director of AMA Congressional Affairs – about AMA's advocacy on Capitol Hill and the issues discussed as part of the AMA National Advocacy Conference earlier this year. The conversation is lead by Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, chair, AMA Board of Trustees.

It's a new year and we're returning with new guests! Meet Milena Dlugi, the owner of a virtual assistant company Milena Elite LLC and also our most recent AMA Board secretary. Offering a wealth of insight, skill, and experience, she shares life lessons we all can learn from. Listen as she details how she relocated from Poland to the United States shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic hit and came to a personal crossroads. Working fulltime for a local company, Milena felt something missing and wanted to pursue her passion of venturing out on her own. After finding inspiration through local networking events, she started Milena Elite which allowed her to bring two of her dreams—creating a company and helping others—to life. We also talk about: How having a virtual assistant can give you your life back Effective ways to market yourself and your business Why networking and building relationships are the keys to success The importance of finding a work-life balance Reach out to Milena on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/milena-dlugi/ or at milena@milenaelite.com   RIFF Hosts: Michele Tonkovitz: michele@greenonioncreative.com Pat McGovern pmcgov@gmail.com  

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist from Flint, joins to discuss a prior authorization victory for physicians in Michigan. Dr. Mukkamala is also the Immediate Past Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. For more information on the AMA's efforts to fix prior authorization, visit: https://fixpriorauth.org/ 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

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, shares news from the latest ACIP meeting, including the newest COVID booster from Novavax, more reassuring data on the safety and value of COVID vaccines for pregnant people, their infants and children, and the inclusion of COVID vaccines in the Vaccines for Children Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

David Aizuss, MD, an ophthalmologist in Calabasas, Calif., and a member of the AMA Board of Trustees discusses the California Assembly Bill 2236—which would have allowed optometrists to perform advanced eye procedures, including surgery—and how AMA and state advocacy helped defeat it. 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

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist in Michigan—and immediate past chair of the AMA Board of Trustees—joins today for the first of many “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School” conversations with physician leaders and medical experts. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. We want to hear from medical students! Record and submit your questions to help inform future “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School” episodes here: https://bit.ly/3CweAJ1 Join us tonight for AMA's webinar "Medical Student National Advocacy Week: How to communicate effectively with Congress" at 6 p.m. Eastern time. Register here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/medical-student-national-advocacy-week-how-communicate-effectively-congress Get involved in #MedicalStudent National Advocacy Week here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/2022-medical-student-national-advocacy-week

September marks the AMA's #WomenInMedicineMonth. Today Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup, discusses how she leads with purpose – this year's theme. Dr. Fryhofer also serves as Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. 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 Celebrate #WIMMonth and get involved here: https://ama-assn.org/WomenMedicineMonth

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

AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and chair-elect of the AMA Board of Trustees about updated vaccine recommendations based on an increased, but still rare, risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Also, covering the latest on Omicron and vaccine effectiveness, a vaccine safety update for children aged 5-11 and the status of a COVID vaccine for toddlers.

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup, and chair-elect of the AMA Board of Trustees, shares details from the latest ACIP meeting, including more details on the Pfizer approval, the latest vaccine safety data and the timeline for booster shots. 

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees and the AMA task force working to prevent deaths and improve patient outcomes, discusses efforts to address the national overdose epidemic, help patients in pain and improve access to evidence-based care—and how physicians can get involved.

An honor to speak with Dr. Harmon, a national thought-leader in Medicine, Medical Education, and Innovation!Gerald E. Harmon, MD, a family medicine specialist having practiced for more than 30 years in coastal South Carolina, became 176th president of the American Medical Association in June 2021. He was first elected to the AMA Board of Trustees in June 2013 and elected board chair in 2018. In addition, Dr. Harmon also served as the secretary of the AMA in 2016.In South Carolina Dr. Harmon has held several leadership positions in the South Carolina Medical Association, including chairman of the board and president. Dr. Harmon serves as a clinical professor at two of South Carolina's medical schools and is a member of the clinical faculty for the Tidelands Health Family Medicine residency program while regularly precepting physicians in training.In his hometown, Dr. Harmon is an adviser to the board of trustees for his community health system and is vice president in a multispecialty physician practice. He is a medical director for several organizations and volunteers as medical supervisor for his local school district's 23 schools. He has also been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from his county's Chamber of Commerce. At the state level he has served as secretary for the State Aeronautics Commission.Before his retirement from the military as a major general, Dr. Harmon served the nation in the Air Force Reserve, on Active Duty, and in the Air National Guard holding responsibilities as chief physician for the National Guard Bureau and assistant surgeon general for the U.S. Air Force. His military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal.Dr. Harmon received his undergraduate degree in physics and mathematics from the University of South Carolina and, more recently, an honorary Doctorate of Public Service. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency training program in family medicine with the U.S. Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base and is recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.During the rare times when not actively practicing medicine, Dr. Harmon and his wife, Linda, enjoy spending time outdoors in their coastal hometown of Georgetown with their three married children and eight grandchildren.https://www.ama-assn.org/

A discussion with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, chair-elect of the AMA Board of Trustees and the AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, about if and when we'll need COVID-19 vaccine boosters, the role of the dangerous Delta variant and how this all affects immunocompromised individuals.

A discussion Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, immediate past chair of the AMA Board of Trustees and senior associate dean, professor of anesthesiology and director of the “Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment” at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the challenges transgender individuals have faced during the pandemic and how physicians can help. He is calling in from Milwaukee. 

8 Things Doctors and Patients Should Know about the Pfizer COVID19 VaccineThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 11. The vaccine is given in two doses that are 21 days apart from each other and is reported to be 95% effective at preventing COVID-19.he authorization and distribution of the vaccine has raised a number of questions among physicians and the public. To help offset vaccine hesitancy, three AMA experts recently sat down to try and answer these questions during a two-part AMA COVID-19 Update. The panelists were:Sandra Fryhofer, MD, internal medicine physician, adjunct associate professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, AMA Board of Trustees member, and AMA Liaison to the Advisory Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP)Shannon Curtis, assistant director, Federal Affairs for the AMAMarcus Plescia, MD, chief medical officer, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), ASTHO Liaison to ACIPThe three discussed what physicians need to know about the Pfizer vaccine and how to counsel patients on vaccine allocation.

AMA Life Member Maggie McNally was the first woman to chair the American Motorcyclist Association Board of Directors. Print and television journalist Genevieve Schmitt founded womenridersnow.com and earned the 2019 AMA Bessie Stringfield Award for her pioneering work in the emerging women's market. Listen in as they talk about their early riding years and the impact of women in the motorcycling community.Support the show (https://fs4.formsite.com/AMARacing/form21/index.html)

In the 1960s, Hall of Famer Mona Ehnes and her family enjoyed off-road riding in the Montana mountains often. When controversial legislation was introduced to close trails and restrict riding opportunities, she got involved. Mona's son, Russ, has been a motorcycling rights advocate all of his life. Today, he is chair of the AMA Board of Directors. Fighting to preserve access to public lands is a job that requires long days and gets little publicity but when motorcycling in your blood, the call to act is strong.Support the show (https://fs4.formsite.com/AMARacing/form21/index.html)

Andrew Gurman MD, the immediate past president of the American Medical Association, and a hand surgeon from Hollidaysburg, PA, is the guest on this week's edition of the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast. Dr. Gurman discusses healthcare issues for Baby Boomers and the need for health insurance reform in the US. [spp-player] About the Guest [caption id="attachment_5331" align="alignleft" width="150"] Andrew Gurman MD[/caption] Andrew W. Gurman, MD, an orthopaedic hand surgeon from Hollidaysburg, Pa., was the 171st president of the American Medical Association. Prior to becoming AMA president in June 2016, Dr. Gurman was an active and highly visible member of the AMA Board of Trustees, and both speaker and vice speaker of the AMA House of Delegates during a period of change and refocus for the organization. In August 2016 Dr. Gurman was named one of Modern Healthcare magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare (No. 27). As the first hand surgeon and only the second orthopaedic surgeon to have served as AMA president, Dr. Gurman believes strongly that nurturing the profession is crucial for America's physicians and the generation who will one day take their place. Born in New York City and raised in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Dr. Gurman is a graduate of Syracuse University. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, in 1980. Dr. Gurman's advocacy work in medicine began early as a student delegate to the AMA Student Business Session, precursor to the AMA Medical Student Section of today. After completing his surgical internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the combined Montefiore Hospital/Albert Einstein program in New York City, and a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Gurman entered practice in central Pennsylvania and became active in the local medical society and civic organizations. In addition to being a past president of the Blair County Medical Society in Pennsylvania, Dr. Gurman's distinguished record includes past service as vice speaker and then speaker of the Pennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates, and as a two-time chair of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Political Action Committee. He has also served as professional chair for the United Way campaign and as a member of the board of trustees of the Altoona Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Gurman resides in Hollidaysburg with his wife, Nancy. They have two grown children, and one grandchild.

John Notabartolo PA-C talks about the recent win for PAs with the AMA Board, recorded SDPA 2013 Summer Conference in St Louis, Missouri.

Immediate SDPA past-president John Notabartolo sits down with Dermcast to talk about the recent AMA victory for PAs. This was filmed at the SDPA 2013 Summer Conference in St Louis, Missouri.

Guest: Rebecca Patchin, MD Guest: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Dr. Rebecca Patchin, American Medical Association board chair, gives the view from Capitol Hill after several days of testifying and speaking with legislators about the various needs of healthcare reform. Topics include reimbursement rates, health insurance and others. Also on this week's program, Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. Michael Greenberg speak with Dr. Joe Kim from the HIMSS Conference in Atlanta about some of the latest in medical IT offerings.

Guest: Peter Hollmann, MD Guest: Ronald Crossno, MD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Guest: Charles Cefalu, MD MS What are the most significant issues to be addressed in long term care medicine, and how will long term care medicine be affected by healthcare reform in the years ahead? Tune in to hear host Dr. Eric Tangalos reporting from the 2009 American Medical Association House of Delegates Meeting, where he is joined by Dr. Ronald Crossno, from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; Dr. Peter Hollmann, from the Rhode Island Medical Association; and Dr. Charles Cefalu, from the American Geriatrics Society. How will one of the American Medical Directors Association's resolutions about nurse as agent that passed at the AMA meeting help improve efficiency in long term care facilities? Hear ReachMD's complete coverage of the 2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting: AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack's inauguration speech President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates Dr. Rohack discusses President Obama's plan for healthcare reform Delegates respond to President Obama's address Perspectives from members of the AMA Board of Trustees Voting round-up and one-on-one with Dr. Steven Stack

Guest: Steven Stack, MD Host: John Armstrong, MD Guest: Samantha Rosman, MD Join host Dr. John Armstrong at the American Medical Association's House of Delegates Meeting in Chicago. Dr. Armstrong sits down with two members of the AMA's board of trustees, Dr. Samantha Rosman, a fellow in pediatric emergency medicine at Boston Medical Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Dr. Steven Stack, chairman and medical director of the department of emergency medicine at St. Joseph Hospital East in Lexington, Kentucky. This interview took place June 16, 2009, the day after President Barack Obama's speech to the AMA House of Delegates Meeting outlining his aspirations for healthcare in America. Dr. Stack and Dr. Rosman discuss their reactions to the President's speech. ReachMD brings you complete coverage of the 2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting. Listen now! President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates Delegates Respond to President Obama's Address Leaders in long term care medicine react to the 2009 Delegates Meeting AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack's inauguration speech Dr. Rohack discusses President Obama's plan for healthcare reform Voting round-up and one-on-one with Dr. Steven Stack

Guest: J. James Rohack, MD Host: John Armstrong, MD How will the AMA shape healthcare reform? The day after President Barack Obama's historic address to the AMA, host Dr. John Armstrong gets reaction from Dr. J. James Rohack, cardiologist from Bryan, Texas, and the American Medical Association's 164th president. Dr. Rohack discusses ways to achieve the common goals of working toward universal and affordable healthcare coverage, and also addresses the issues of liability reform and a public plan option. ReachMD brings you complete coverage of the 2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting. Listen now! President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates Delegates respond to President Obama's address Leaders in long term care medicine react to the 2009 Delegates Meeting AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack's inauguration speech Perspectives from members of the AMA Board of Trustees Voting round-up and one-on-one with Dr. Steven Stack

Guest: Steven Stack, MD Host: Bruce Japsen Join host Bruce Japsen for an overview of some of the major votes from the American Medical Association's 2009 House of Delegates Meeting in Chicago. Afterward, he sits down for an in-depth discussion of the issues with Dr. Steven Stack, an emergency physician from Lexington, Kentucky, and a member of the AMA board of trustees. ReachMD brings you complete coverage of the 2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting. Listen now! President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates Delegates Respond to President Obama's Address Leaders in long term care medicine react to the 2009 Delegates Meeting AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack's inauguration speech Dr. Rohack discusses President Obama's plan for healthcare reform Perspectives from members of the AMA Board of Trustees

Guest: J. James Rohack, MD The American Medical Association (AMA) has inaugurated Dr. J. James Rohack, a cardiologist from Bryan, Texas, as the Association's 164th president. In his inaugural address as AMA president, Dr. Rohack covered a range of issues central to the ongoing debate over healthcare reform in the United States, chiefly that we improve access to high-quality, affordable health care for all of our patients. "I can promise that our AMA is committed to offering guidance, our expertise, the benefits of our relationship with patients, and the powerful voice of our profession, to help the powers that be make the right decisions," said Dr. Rohack. "This is an effort that will define our organization, define our nation and define each and every one of us." ReachMD brings you the entirety of Dr. Rohack's speech, along with complete coverage of the 2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting. Listen now! Dr. Rohack discusses President Obama's plan for healthcare reform President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates Delegates respond to President Obama's address Leaders in long term care medicine react to the 2009 Delegates Meeting Perspectives from members of the AMA Board of Trustees Voting round-up and ...

Host: John Armstrong, MD President Barack Obama delivered a lengthy address on his vision for health system reform to delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA) at their 158th annual meeting in Chicago. The speech generated a range of reactions from physicians in the audience. Host Dr. John Armstrong captures their sentiments on the floor of the meeting hall. How will this speech affect America's physicians? Will President Obama ensure that our concerns are represented in the health system reform debate? Tune in to hear the unfiltered responses from your colleagues in medicine! ReachMD brings you complete coverage of the 2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting. Listen now! President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates Leaders in long term care medicine react to the 2009 Delegates Meeting AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack's inauguration speech Dr. Rohack discusses President Obama's plan for healthcare reform Perspectives from members of the AMA Board of Trustees Voting round-up and one-on-one with Dr. Steven Stack

This podcast is NJAFP Podcast #3, an excerpt of a recording of a panel discussion on healthcare costs and healthcare reform, sponsored by the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. This program was recorded June 22, 2006. The program is introduced by Ray Saputelli, executive vice president of the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians Download the podcast file here (13.4mb mono MP3 file, 00:16:16 length). This podcast includes the presentation by Dr. Ed Langston. Be sure to download the individual podcasts featuring each speaker, or Podcast #1, which contains the entire panel discussion. Ed Langston, family physician in Lafayette, IN, AMA Board of Trustees

This podcast is NJAFP Podcast #1, a recording of a panel discussion on healthcare costs and healthcare reform, sponsored by the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. This program was recorded June 22, 2006. The program is introduced by Ray Saputelli, executive vice president of the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians Download the podcast file here (116.4mb stereo MP3 file, 01:22:46 length). This podcast includes the entire presentation by all five speakers. Individual podcasts featuring each speaker are also available separately. The speakers are: Ed Langston, family physician in Lafayette, IN, AMA Board of Trustees Mary Frank, AAFP Board Chair Ronna Wallace, legislative consultant, Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Michael Fine, family physician from Providence and Scituate RI. Vice chair, board of Crossroads Rhode Island Dr. Oliver Fein, member of board Physicians for National Health Plan, professor of clinical public health at Cornell University