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AMA COVID-19 Update
Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:05


How do you test for Alzheimer's? Have COVID vaccine guidelines changed? Are men more lonely than women? How many adults are lonely? Is measles still going around? Covering measles cases in the U.S., new Alzheimer's blood test, FDA warning for allergy medication, changes to new COVID vaccines, and the effects of loneliness with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
CDC measles outbreak update, MMR vaccine news, typhus disease, and the end of flu season 2025

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 12:18


How do you get typhus? Can you die from typhus? What age do you get the measles vaccine? Are people still getting COVID? When does flu season end 2025? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses murine typhus and measles outbreaks in the U.S., the latest measles vaccination rates, as well as current COVID-19 and seasonal flu going around. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 7:57


What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2025? What happens if you don't match? Jeanette Calli, chief of match operations at the National Resident Matching Program, discusses the latest main residency match results, including Match Day participation rates and trends in the residency match process. Also covering Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) results for residency placements. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
What is the stomach bug going around right now? Norovirus 2025: Signs, symptoms and treatment

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 14:54


Is norovirus going around? How is norovirus spread? How long are you contagious with norovirus? What kills norovirus on surfaces? How to avoid norovirus when family has it? Our guest is Joanna Bisgrove, MD, family physician at Rush University Medical Center and a member of the AMA Council on Science & Public Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Worst flu season: Influenza virus spread, new bird flu cases in the US, plus measles outbreak update

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 11:37


How bad is the flu right now? Can people get the bird flu? How do you get bird flu? What states have bird flu? Are measles going around? How contagious are measles? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the current bird flu outbreak 2025—including cases of avian flu among veterinarians. Also covering how dangerous seasonal flu is this year, and the rising measles cases in the U.S. fueled by the Texas measles outbreak. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
AMA Joy in Medicine criteria for 2025 and the importance of recognizing physician well-being efforts

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 9:12


What is Joy in Medicine? Why are there mental health questions on physician licensure? What is the goal of the AMA Joy in Medicine Recognition Program? Kevin Hopkins, MD, physician director of health system engagement at the American Medical Association, explains the ins and outs of the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. Dr. Hopkins shares examples from past AMA Joy in Medicine honorees, tips for health system leaders, and recent changes for the 2025 application cycle, including updates on medical credentialing language and teamwork assessment. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 

AMA COVID-19 Update
Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 9:31


Which physician has the highest burnout? How does gender affect burnout? Why is mental health important for healthcare workers? Our guest, Mary Pan, MD, family medicine physician and chief wellness officer at the Washington Permanente Medical Group, discusses the ongoing issue of burnout among women physicians, the persistent gender gap in burnout rates, and outlines innovative health care support systems like physician mentorship and peer support to improve the well-being of doctors. Dr. Pan shares insights from the AMA's Mini-Z Survey, which shows that while burnout rates are decreasing, women still experience higher levels of burnout compared to men—especially when it comes to work done outside of regular hours. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
How to improve value-based care: Population health management strategies and benefits of CPT codes

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 9:47


What is value-based care? How does value-based care work? How to optimize value-based care? What is population health management? What is cost control in healthcare? Our guest is Lori Prestesater, senior vice president of Health Solutions at the American Medical Association, discusses the evolution of value-based care delivery and the the three pillars of value-based care: population health and quality management, cost management, and alternative payment models. She shares CPT code news and examples of CPT code changes in healthcare payment models, like the rise of digitally enabled care during the COVID pandemic for telehealth and telemedicine services. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 12:45


How to be healthy in the new year: What is lifestyle medicine? Does lifestyle medicine work? What are the benefits of lifestyle medicine? How to become a lifestyle medicine doctor? Our guest and chair of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, answers the question: What is lifestyle medicine and how it can benefit you? AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
California wildfire smoke and how to improve air quality during wildfires, plus norovirus treatments

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 12:40


How bad is flu in 2025? What mask is best for wildfires? Is norovirus still surging? How do you get rid of a stomach virus? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the health impacts of wildfires and the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Also covering the latest viral infections, like the surge in norovirus cases, and respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and flu. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 11:05


What does the AMA advocate for? What does the AMA do? Is Medicare reducing payments to doctors? Are there telehealth exemptions in 2025? Todd Askew, senior vice president of advocacy at the American Medical Association, joins from the AMA State Advocacy Summit to outline the AMA's top priorities for 2025. This includes reversing Medicare payment cuts, extending telehealth policies, fixing prior authorization issues to reduce administrative burdens for doctors, as well as continuing grassroots and physician engagement with elected officials to support key healthcare policies. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 16:09


What is an ambient scribe? How does scribe AI work? Are AI scribes worth it? What are the medical issues with AI? Brian Hoberman, MD, executive vice president of information technology and chief information officer at The Permanente Federation and chief information officer at The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California. Dr. Hoberman discusses the implementation and impact of ambient scribe technology and shares insights on how technology enhances clinician-patient interaction by reducing administrative burdens and improving documentation accuracy. Also covering the challenges of adapting technology to medical specialties, the future potential of AI in health care, and the importance of responsible AI usage. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
How the AMA fought for docs in 2024 to fix prior authorization, reduce physician burnout and more

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 4:01


In the final AMA Update episode of 2024, American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger looks back on another year of stories about the work that physicians are doing across the country and how the AMA is fighting to support them.

AMA COVID-19 Update
A new model of value-based care and direct-to-employer health care pros and cons

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 9:24


What is direct-to-employer contracting in health care? What are value-based care examples? What are innovative care models? Jerry Finkel, MD, senior vice president and chief primary health officer at Henry Ford Health, discusses an innovative value-based care program between General Motors and Henry Ford Health that allows GM employees and their families to receive customized health care directly from Henry Ford Health, bypassing traditional insurance models. Dr. Finkel highlights the benefits of this direct arrangement, including enhanced quality of care, cost savings, and a concierge service for easier navigation of the health care system. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
“It's such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 15:20


After sharing the news last month that he's been diagnosed with a brain tumor, AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, joins us to share an update on how he's doing, his treatment and lessons learned from navigating medicine as a patient. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Bird flu in California, walking pneumonia in kids and more viruses going around at the moment 2024

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 12:22


What are the statistics on vaccines? Are people getting vaccinated? What are common vaccines for children? Can kids get bird flu? Is it COVID season? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest trends in respiratory illnesses, what causes vaccine hesitancy and low seasonal vaccination rates for RSV, influenza and COVID-19. Also covering H5N1 in children, how bird flu spreads to humans and avian influenza symptoms in humans. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
A healthier holiday: Avoiding colds, the health benefits of gratitude and 5 more minutes of exercise

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 13:19


What is a respiratory infection? Can you test too early for COVID? How much exercise do adults need per day? Can exercise lower your blood pressure? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers current trends of COVID, RSV, and flu and preventing illness this holiday season. She also discusses the obesity epidemic in the US and why adding five minutes of exercise to your daily routine can help lower blood pressure, plus the mental and physical benefits of practicing gratitude. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 13:16


Can you die from E coli? Does E coli die when cooked? What are the symptoms of bird flu? Which carrots are being recalled? Does McDonalds still have E coli? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses recent E. coli outbreaks linked to organic carrots, baby carrots and fast food. Also covering Mpox cases in the US, rising bird flu cases, as well as getting COVID and flu vaccines ahead of the holiday season as respiratory illnesses increase. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 17:49


What are the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Is the RSV vaccine safe? When should you get the pneumococcal vaccine? Is there a vaccine for meningococcal disease? 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 Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
New bipartisan bill would stabilize Medicare physician pay for 2025: Now it has to pass

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 10:59


As a direct result of AMA advocacy, a new bi-partisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House this week that would give physicians a positive Medicare payment update for next year. The American Medical Association's director of congressional affairs, Jason Marino, joins to provide an overview of the "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act," and why physicians must act now to help the bill pass. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Making the Rounds
Leadership and advocacy opportunities during medical school, with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA

Making the Rounds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 14:18


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.✶✶✶✶ 

AMA COVID-19 Update
AMA Joy in Medicine 2024: Top health care trends from successful physician well-being programs

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 12:00


Are there new EHR data trends? What's the AMA well-being survey? When is the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine application deadline? Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association, joins to discuss the top physician well-being programs from AMA Joy in Medicine 2024 recognized groups. Dr. Sinsky shares the latest trends in physician well-being, AMA Joy in Medicine guidelines on how to start a physician well-being program and 2025 Joy in Medicine application dates. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Marburg virus outbreak update

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 12:42


How is bird flu detected in humans? Is there a Marburg virus outbreak? How does Marburg virus spread? What are the vaccines required for kindergarten? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses new bird flu testing, latest bird flu cases in the US, vaccines for children in kindergarten, XEC COVID variant and kp311 cases, plus Marburg virus in Rwanda. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks
315: The 10-Second Customer Journey

Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 38:32


In the digital world, consumers have an incredible volume of choice, with great visibility but also subject to near infinite distractions. So as retailers, when we have a moment of a customer's attention, we need to consider how to make the most of it. Todd Unger, the Chief Experience Officer of the American Medical Association and author of The 10-Second Customer Journey joins to explore more and share how commerce companies can drive meaningful transformation. Listen to this episode to hear: How customer perception is rapidly formed. Why there are no excuses not to offer a state-of-the-art customer experience.How to understand the customer journey from your customer's point of view.The show notes are at www.obandco.uk/315.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Benefits of physician-led care and how to get started with Kevin Hopkins, MD, and Amanda Mitch, MSN, APRN-CNP

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 10:51


How does team-based care work? What are the advantages of team-based care? What is team-based care in health care? What does a nurse practitioner do? Kevin Hopkins, MD, and Amanda Mitch, MSN, APRN-CNP, from the Cleveland Clinic Primary Care Institute discuss the importance of physician-led care, teamwork, and how mutual respect builds trust and improves patient outcomes. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Bird flu in Missouri, newest strain of COVID XEC variant, and when to test for COVID 2024

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 11:57


Where can I get free COVID tests? How soon can you test for COVID? Can you use an expired COVID test? Can you still have COVID symptoms after testing negative? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the bird flu outbreak in Missouri, FDA COVID testing guidelines, and new XEC COVID strain making its way through Europe. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 13:46


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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 11:49


How long is whooping cough vaccine good for? Is there a link between alcohol and cancer? What's the new flu vaccine name? What is a challenge study for vaccine development? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses alcohol and cancer risk, FDA flu vaccine approval and pertussis vaccine schedule. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Prior authorization in children's health care and prescription delays due to insurance issues

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 12:19


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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Bird flu, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 12:40


What sickness is going around right now? Is bird flu worse in fall? What is sloth fever? How is cholera transmitted? When is respiratory virus season 2024? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest outbreak news today and discusses new viruses going around 2024. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 11:59


Why is bird flu such a big deal? What happens if a human gets the bird flu? What is monkeypox? Is there a new COVID booster? Where can I get a COVID vaccine? 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines: When is the new COVID vaccine coming out in 2024?

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 17:07


What is the newest COVID vaccine called? When is the new COVID vaccine available? Which COVID 19 vaccine is best? What are the CDC COVID guidelines for vaccines? 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 Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
How ambient clinical intelligence and AI tools for medical charting can reduce physician burnout

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 12:32


What is the best part of being a doctor? How does AI connect people? Do doctors work outside of work? What is ambient listening technology in healthcare? Our guest is Ah Rim Shin, MD, a family medicine physician and physician lead of the wellness committee at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Physician burnout statistics 2024: The latest changes and trends in physician burnout by specialty

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 9:32


What are top stressors for doctors? How common is physician burnout? What are the most stressful medical specialties? Is administrative burden in health care fixable? Dr. Christine Sinsky, a general internist and AMA's vice president of professional satisfaction, joins today to discuss the root causes of physician burnout and what the AMA is doing to help doctors feel valued. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 8:42


Is residency signaling important? Why write a residency personal statement? Should I put geographic preference on ERAS? What makes a medical student CV stand out? Deborah Clements, MD, is chair of the department of family and community medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and program director for the McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Lake Forest. As a chair on the board of National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), Dr. Clements shares advice on how to stand out on your residency application. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
New APA CEO on uses of artificial intelligence in mental health, the future of psychiatry and more

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 12:40


Who is the new CEO of APA? What are some examples of AI in psychiatry? How did COVID affect mental health? Why is access to mental health care important? Dr. Marketa Wills, the CEO and medical director of the American Psychiatric Association joins to discuss the importance of breaking the stigma of mental, self-care in medicine and shares AI in psychiatry examples. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Mpox, CDC RSV vaccine for adults, COVID summer surge and the end of free COVID vaccines

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 12:49


How bad is COVID right now? Are COVID vaccines still free? Is there an mpox outbreak in Africa? RSV vaccine for seniors: What are the CDC guidelines for RSV in 2024? Our guest is American Medical Association Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
H5N1 virus news, recent measles outbreak and possible mpox public health emergency

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 11:39


How many human cases of bird flu are there in the US? Does flu vaccine protect against bird flu? Why are measles coming back? Has a new strain of mpox spread in Africa? 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Application of artificial intelligence in medical education: What is the future of AI in medicine?

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 14:52


Is AI taught in medical school? What is AI integrated education? How will AI impact health care in the future? What are the benefits of health informatics? Our guests are Kim Lomis, MD, vice president of Medical Education Innovations, and Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, vice president of Digital Health Innovations, at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 cases, West Nile news, plus new Alzheimer's disease and colon cancer screening blood tests

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 11:32


How is Alzheimer's diagnosed? Is there a new blood test for colon cancer? Is West Nile virus deadly? Is West Nile virus curable? How bad is COVID right now? Our guest is American Medical Association Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Is telemedicine here to stay? The future of telehealth services and the benefits of telemedicine

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 7:29


What is the forecast for telemedicine? What are the threats to telehealth? Do doctors like telemedicine? What telehealth services are covered by Medicare? Our guest is Dana Lichtenberg, assistant director for Congressional Affairs at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
AMA Advocacy: Who does the AMA represent and what does the American Medical Association fight for?

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 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 Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

This is Digital
The 10-Second Customer Journey with AMA's Todd Unger

This is Digital

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 34:56


What is the 10-second customer journey? Todd Unger, Chief Experience Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing & Member Experience at the American Medical Association, discusses the importance of breaking down silos to create seamless customer experiences. He offers insights from the AMA's digital reboot and his new book, The 10-Second Customer Journey.In this episode:Universal challenges in the digital landscapeWhat is a Chief Experience Officer anyway?Breaking down silos and overcoming friction for a seamless experienceThe 10-second customer journeyThe role of storytelling in marketingThe American Medical Association's digital rebootCreating a vision for changeAdvice for Chief Experience OfficersHarnessing the power of AI

AMA COVID-19 Update
Risant Health news, benefits of value-based care and fixing the biggest problems in healthcare today

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Bird flu news today: Avian flu symptoms in humans, CDC H5N1 milk warning and avian influenza vaccine

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Heat related illness, summer COVID uptick and WHO weight loss drug warning for fake Ozempic online

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study and PTO for doctors

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 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.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Heat wave 2024: Heat stroke vs heat exhaustion symptoms, plus Mpox and bird flu in milk study

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 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.