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AMA Update 375: How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD

19 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:10:32 0 Comments

New physicians are a group that’s especially at risk of burnout. Rebecca Lauderdale, MD, physician well-being champion at Hattiesburg Clinic, joins to discuss the steps her health system has taken to support early career physicians. Dr. Lauderdale shares physicians’ most requested improvements and how changes to onboarding new physicians increased their job satisfaction. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🏆 Interested in applying for AMA’s Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program? For more information, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/joy-medicine-health-system-recognition-program

💻 Register for the 2024 Joy in Medicine Program informational webinar on January 16th, here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHMOMPW6R0iC49ctWV7PlA

📚 Access more resources on how to treat physician burnout: https://bit.ly/3FilfHf

🔍 Check out the AMA Organizational Biopsy assessment tool: https://bit.ly/3PTOncS

🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

AMA Update 374: New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more

18 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:27 0 Comments

Flu activity and hospital admissions remain low so far into this year’s flu season but new evidence of “long colds” underscores the need to minimize infections and avoid the tripledemic. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest respiratory disease season developments, including supply and access issues with the new RSV shot for infants. Plus, the rising risk of stroke and sobering new reports about young people’s mental health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📖 JAMA pediatrics study «Estimates of Major Depressive Disorder and Treatment Among Adolescents by Race and Ethnicity»: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2810184

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📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts

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📲 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

AMA Update 373: Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

16 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:42 0 Comments

National Addiction Treatment Week kicks off today with Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, discussing the stigma of addiction, common barriers to substance abuse treatment, and physician advocacy efforts in the fight against the overdose epidemic in the U.S. Dr. Mukkamala also shares advice for doctors and practitioners on treating opioid use disorder and patients struggling with addiction. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

❤️‍🩹 2023 National Addiction Treatment Week is October 16-22, access resources at: http://www.treataddictionsavelives.org/

🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan

💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/

📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate

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AMA Update 372: How to choose the best residency program for you with Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH

12 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:20:09 0 Comments

Where medical students do their residency is one of the biggest decisions they will make. Knowing what program is right for them can be a challenge. Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, vice chair of education at UTHealth Houston, McGovern Medical School, joins to share best practices on how to search for residency programs and find the best fit. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📚 To learn more about FREIDA™, the AMA’s Residency & Fellowship Database, our “Road to Residency” video series and other helpful content, visit: https://bit.ly/AMA_FREIDA

🗓 Wondering when residency applications are due, or when Match Day is? Here is a general timeline of the residency application process:
➤ JUNE-JULY: Register for ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
➤ SEPTEMBER: Submit residency applications.
➤ OCT-FEB: Receive interview invitations and complete interviews.
➤ FEB: Rank your residency programs in order of preference.
➤ MARCH: Match Day is March 15th, 2024!

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AMA Update 371: Latest FDA Novavax approval, new long COVID study data, plus CDC updates STI treatment guidelines

11 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:12 0 Comments

The updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax will be available this week. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest vaccine authorization, the discontinuation of the COVID-19 vaccination card and a new study that found differences in the blood of people with Long COVID. Plus, CDC draft recommendations on Doxy-PEP for STI prevention. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 370: How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP

10 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:14:58 0 Comments

What career has the highest burnout rate? Burnout among physicians, residents and medical students is one of the most pressing problems in medicine. However, medical faculty are also showing signs of burnout. Joining to discuss the current state of educator well-being and what can be done to address it is Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP, director of the Center for Professional Health and chair of the Faculty Wellness Committee at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📚 For more resources on how to treat physician burnout, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/ama-physician-well-being-program

💻 Download AMA’s «Educator Well-Being in Academic Medicine», a solutions-focused guide to improving educator well-being, here: https://cloud.e.ama-assn.org/22-1665-Educator-Well-being-book

🔍 Learn more about the AMA Organizational Biopsy assessment tool: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/org-well-being-assessment.pdf

📺 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

AMA Update 369: Hawaii Governor Josh Green, MD, shares update on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts

9 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:16:02 0 Comments

Hawai’i Governor Josh Green, MD, joins to provide an update on the wildfire recovery efforts on Maui and discuss the role that physicians play in responding to and preparing for climate change and natural disasters. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Help Maui’s recovery by donating to the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief/hawaii-wildfires.html

Donate to the Maui Strong Fund: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

AMA Update 368: Medicare pay cuts coming in 2024 with Jennifer Hananoki, JD

5 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:10:38 0 Comments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is trying to cut physician Medicare payment yet again. Jennifer Hananoki, JD, assistant director on the AMA Federal Affairs team, joins to address the proposed 2024 Medicare physician pay schedule. She breaks down the 3.36% cut to physician reimbursement, plus what the MIPS scores for 2022 and Oct. 9 deadline to file an appeal mean for physicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🚨 MIPS targeted review deadline is OCT. 9, 2023

🔍 Determine your MIPS eligibility using CMS QPP Participation Status lookup: https://qpp.cms.gov/participation-lookup

❓ Wondering what is the CMS MIPS program? Learn everything you need to know about MACRA, CHIP, Alternative payment models (APMs) and more, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/medicare-medicaid/amas-medicare-basics-series

🗣 Get involved! Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://fixmedicarenow.org/

🗞️ Access the latest Medicare news and AMA resources for doctors: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/medicare-reform

🥼 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://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

AMA Update 367: New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine

4 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:55 0 Comments

The updated COVID-19 vaccines are covered by insurance and no one should have to pay for them. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, clears up coverage issues with the latest COVID vaccines, provides an update on the rollout, and shares that nearly half of adults plan to get the updated vaccination. Plus, the side effects of Ozempic and the FDA’s new warning on its label. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💉 Find free COVID-19 vaccines near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/

🦠 Uninsured? Check if you are eligible to get vaccinated at no cost if you’re underinsured: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html

🩹 Many uninsured children can get COVID vaccines at no-cost through the Vaccines for Children Program. For more info and where to get a vaccine free of charge, visit VFC Questions and Answers for Parents: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/parents/qa-detailed.html

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