AMA Update

AMA Update is your source for physician-focused news. Hear from physicians and other experts on trending public health concerns, practice issues, and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters.

AMA Update is your source for physician-focused news. Hear from physicians and other experts on trending public health concerns, practice issues, and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters.


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AMA Update 302: COVID and RSV vaccines during pregnancy, new mpox vaccine data with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest research findings, efficacy and safety concerns for the new RSV vaccine. Also covering recommended vaccines for pregnant peoples, and protecting yourself against monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 301: Long COVID: New research, common symptoms, long-term effects and treatments with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD

Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, returns to AMA Update to share the latest science behind long COVID, including how many people are still suffering, most common symptoms and what we know about treatments like Paxlovid. She also shares guidance for physicians on diagnosing long COVID, treating post-COVID patients and new research to watch. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 300: Medical staff training for your private practice with Geoff Kass

Training clinical staff plays a major role in a private practice’s success. Geoff Kass, director of Medline University, joins us to discuss how private practices can make their training more effective and ensure their staff is always up to date. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Medline is a preferred provider through AMA Member Benefits PLUS. Save up to 20% off medical, surgical and pharmaceutical equipment and supplies through the AMA Medline Buying Program. AMA members can also access next day delivery, low order minimums and staff education through Medline University. Learn more at: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-benefits/practice-benefits-discounts/ama-medline-buying-program

AMA Update 299: Ringworm, mpox and COVID cases, plus OTC birth control pills with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest from the CDC on drug-resistant ringworm infections in New York City and monkeypox cases in Chicago. Also FDA considers recommendations on over-the-counter birth control pills. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update 298: CDC Chief Medical Officer Deb Houry, MD, MPH, on the next phase of COVID-19 data, vaccines and care

AMA Update welcomes Deb Houry, MD, MPH, chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at the CDC, to discuss the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and what it means for physicians and patients. Dr. Houry discusses data collection, vaccine coverage and the future of care as we emerge from crisis mode after more than three years. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The AMA has resources to help with this next phase. Find all you need to know about post-PHE telehealth use, policy, coverage and payment with the AMA Telehealth Quick Guide: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ama-telehealth-quick-guide

🦠 The U.S. Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended May 11, 2023 🦠

AMA Update 297: FDA approvals, CDC recommendations and WHO COVID announcement with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration’s upcoming Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting this June. Including the U.S. Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ending on May 11, 2023. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🦠 For more information and to register for «Infection Prevention and Control Post-COVID-19 PHE: A Town Hall with CDC’s Project Firstline» on May 11, visit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/18780695

AMA Update 296: Mifepristone and the future of reproductive health with Jack Resneck Jr., MD

With the legal challenge against mifepristone still making its way through the courts, AMA president Jack Resneck Jr., MD, joins to check in on the case and discuss what it could mean to patients, physicians and the future of medicine.

Find «Next steps in mifepristone court fight: What doctors should know», here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/next-steps-mifepristone-court-fight-what-doctors-should-know

To read Dr. Resneck’s viewpoint «Judge’s ruling on mifepristone has no basis in medical science», visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/judge-s-ruling-mifepristone-has-no-basis-medical-science

AMA Update 295: Boosting physician and patient satisfaction via acute care at home with Stephen Parodi, MD

It’s been two years since The Permanente Medical Group started its acute care at home program. Returning to discuss how the program has grown and the impact it has had on patients and physicians is Dr. Stephen Parodi, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🏥 Learn more about AMA’s Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) here: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-groups-sections/integrated-physician-practices
🥼 AMA members can access and comment on the «Advancing Acute Care at Home» resolution. Login to view here: https://www.ama-assn.org/forums/sections/integrated-physician-practice-section/resolutions/resolution-1-advancing-acute-care
📺 To register for «Breaking the wellness silo: How The Permanente Medical Group engages operational leaders to combat physician burnout» on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 1-2pm CT, visit: https://go.beckershospitalreview.com/pi/breaking-the-wellness-silo-how-the-permanente-medical-group-engages-operational-leaders-to-combat-physician-burnout

AMA Update 294: Doctor Mike hosts the AMA Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023

Tune in on AMA’s YouTube channel May 21st at 7:00 PM CT for inspiring messages and advice from Anthony Fauci, MD, Ashish Jha, MD, MPH, Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, Robert Califf, MD, and more as we celebrate the nation’s newest medical graduates. Subscribe now.