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Should AI be used in health care? Risks, regulations, ethics and benefits of AI in medicine
14 mins; February 09, 2024
Syphilis symptoms and causes, Bicillin shortage, cancer cases rise, and why sitting is so bad for us
13 mins; February 07, 2024
Augmented intelligence: Pros and cons of AI in health care and clinical workflow optimization
14 mins; February 06, 2024
PFAS health effects and CDC guidelines on how to reduce PFAS exposure with Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH
13 mins; February 02, 2024
How to prevent measles, who should take Paxlovid, plus the latest research on COVID and pregnancy
11 mins; January 31, 2024
What value-based care is and why everyone is talking about it with Maria Ansari, MD
12 mins; January 29, 2024
CMS prior authorization final rule explained with AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH
13 mins; January 25, 2024
New long COVID study results, a possible Paxlovid alternative, and RSV vaccine updates for babies
12 mins; January 24, 2024
AI in medicine, new therapeutics for Alzheimer's and GLP-1 for weight loss with JAMA editor-in-chief
9 mins; January 23, 2024
What does Medicare cost: How physician pay cuts in 2024 impact patient care with Alice Coombs, MD
12 mins; January 18, 2024
COVID surge 2024, Wegovy side effect study and using AI in medicine with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
12 mins; January 17, 2024
Flu shot, Mpox, COVID and RSV vaccines: New ACIP and CDC adult immunization schedule 2024
13 mins; January 16, 2024
The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO
12 mins; January 11, 2024
New COVID variant JN.1 symptoms, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and Hydroxychloroquine
13 mins; January 10, 2024
How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO
13 mins; January 08, 2024
Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA
9 mins; January 03, 2024
How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD
11 mins; January 02, 2024
Reforming Medicare payment, fixing prior authorization and more milestones in 2023
7 mins; December 22, 2023
Ozempic for weight loss, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts
13 mins; December 20, 2023
AMA President shares how the AMA will never stop #FightingForDocs
9 mins; December 19, 2023
Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD
13 mins; December 18, 2023
Program signaling tips and strategies for residency applications with Kathleen Kashima, PhD
9 mins; December 14, 2023
Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
12 mins; December 13, 2023
Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD
15 mins; December 11, 2023
Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD
8 mins; December 07, 2023
CDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in China
13 mins; December 06, 2023
How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD
10 mins; December 04, 2023
The latest long COVID research on symptoms, testing and treatments with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD
13 mins; November 30, 2023
COVID variants, free at-home test kits and China respiratory issues with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
11 mins; November 29, 2023
CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD
11 mins; November 22, 2023
CDC updates on international travel, new COVID variant HV.1, Beyfortus, and congenital syphilis
13 mins; November 20, 2023
Physician specialties with the most burnout and how to fix it with Texas Children's Pediatrics
16 mins; November 16, 2023
Building and maintaining a successful physician well-being program with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD
14 mins; November 15, 2023
The AMA is bringing medicine together to eliminate burnout with Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH
9 mins; November 13, 2023
Medicare payment reform: Progress to date and what’s next with Willie Underwood III, MD
14 mins; November 09, 2023
FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings
12 mins; November 08, 2023
The real cost of the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule with Jason Marino
14 mins; November 06, 2023
National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative is combating climate change with Victor Dzau, MD
13 mins; November 02, 2023
COVID-19 vaccine costs, Paxlovid price change, new studies on long COVID symptoms and more
12 mins; November 01, 2023
3 ways to reduce the high rate of burnout in women physicians with Anisha Singh, MD
12 mins; October 30, 2023
What is xylazine, the White House's response and more with Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH
11 mins; October 26, 2023
Beyfortus shortage, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine availability, plus the latest CDC vaccine guidelines
11 mins; October 25, 2023
Insights from LSU Health Shreveport on engaging residents in their education with Leisa Oglesby
10 mins; October 23, 2023
How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD
10 mins; October 19, 2023
New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more
12 mins; October 18, 2023
Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
11 mins; October 16, 2023
How to choose the best residency program for you with Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH
20 mins; October 12, 2023
Latest FDA Novavax approval, new long COVID study data, plus CDC updates STI treatment guidelines
11 mins; October 11, 2023
How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP
14 mins; October 10, 2023
Hawaii Governor Josh Green, MD, shares update on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts
16 mins; October 09, 2023
Medicare pay cuts coming in 2024 with Jennifer Hananoki, JD
10 mins; October 05, 2023
New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine
11 mins; October 04, 2023
The importance of preparing medical students for residency with John Andrews, MD
8 mins; October 03, 2023
Flu season 2023: CDC guidelines for COVID, RSV and flu vaccines with Demetre Daskalakis, MD
21 mins; October 02, 2023
CDC guidelines for maternal RSV vaccine and latest FDA approvals with Sandra Fryhofer, MD
18 mins; September 28, 2023
Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults
10 mins; September 27, 2023
JAMA editor-in-chief: Why medical journals must move fast with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD
11 mins; September 25, 2023
How scope of practice impacts the rising cost of healthcare with Kimberly Horvath, JD
9 mins; September 21, 2023
CDC guidelines on new COVID vaccines and when to get the flu shot with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
12 mins; September 20, 2023
Fostering collaboration and public health innovation with Scott Dulchavsky, MD
17 mins; September 19, 2023
The updated COVID vaccine: Who should get it and when it will be available with Sandra Fryhofer, MD
13 mins; September 18, 2023
Insights from exclusive AMA report on resident well-being with Mark Greenawald, MD
7 mins; September 14, 2023
FDA-authorized COVID boosters, plus Pirola variant & reinfection studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
12 mins; September 13, 2023
Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff to make your private practice more efficient with Sea Chen, MD, PhD
10 mins; September 11, 2023
Why health equity is a medical and economic priority with Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH
8 mins; September 07, 2023
Eris and Pirola COVID variants, plus CDC flesh-eating bacteria warning with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
11 mins; September 06, 2023
Marshfield Clinic CEO Susan Turney, MD, on her career as a woman physician leader in health care
11 mins; September 05, 2023
The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
14 mins; August 31, 2023
Latest from the CDC on fall COVID variants, new flu guidelines, plus malaria health alert
12 mins; August 30, 2023
What the latest Supreme Court decision means for student loan forgiveness with Alyssa Schaefer
10 mins; August 29, 2023
Measuring and addressing physician burnout with Gerard Clancy, MD
7 mins; August 28, 2023
DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD
7 mins; August 24, 2023
New RSV and COVID vaccines for fall with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
11 mins; August 23, 2023
Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, on misinformation, rebuilding patient trust and good healthcare marketing
10 mins; August 22, 2023
Why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine with Gerald Harmon, MD
17 mins; August 21, 2023
Improving telemedicine and patient access to care with Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA
12 mins; August 17, 2023
Fixing medical student and resident burnout with ACPH keynote speaker, Lotte Dyrbye, MD
10 mins; August 16, 2023
Medicare payment reform: The fight to fix Medicare now with Bruce Scott, MD
10 mins; August 14, 2023
New FDA-approved RSV shot for babies and CDC's ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD
13 mins; August 10, 2023
New long COVID clinical trials, FDA approves postpartum depression pill & RSV shot for babies
10 mins; August 09, 2023
Health disparities in Chicago and the work to solve them with RUSH University Medical Center
23 mins; August 08, 2023
AI, augmented intelligence and machine learning in health care with Vincent Liu, MD, MS
23 mins; August 07, 2023
Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments on Capitol Hill with Jason Marino
11 mins; August 03, 2023
Summer COVID surge, red meat allergy from ticks, and new FDA approved OTC naloxone nasal spray
11 mins; August 02, 2023
Art for mental health: The well-being benefits of practicing art with Frank Clark, MD
12 mins; August 01, 2023
Wearables, remote patient monitoring & the future of chronic care management with Richard Milani, MD
9 mins; July 31, 2023
Innovations in GI surgery are advancing the field of endosurgery with Jennifer Christie, MD
13 mins; July 27, 2023
New COVID data on blood types, excess deaths, EG.5 variant & FDA approved RSV vaccine for babies
11 mins; July 26, 2023
The future of AI in medicine and what it means for physicians and practices with Tom Lawry
11 mins; July 25, 2023
Physician well-being programs and the evolving role of Chief Wellness Officer with Susan Parisi, MD
13 mins; July 24, 2023
ChatGPT, AI in healthcare and the future of medicine with AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH
10 mins; July 20, 2023
Physician mental health and well-being with Stefanie Simmons, MD
13 mins; July 19, 2023
Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
12 mins; July 18, 2023
Scope of practice mid-year update: Victories, trends and more with Kimberly Horvath, JD
9 mins; July 17, 2023
Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science science movement and declining Joe Rogan’s debate challenge
24 mins; July 13, 2023
Malaria, PFAS, plus the latest from the FDA and CDC with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
11 mins; July 12, 2023
Kaiser Permanente’s acquisition of Geisinger with Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD
9 mins; July 10, 2023
Affirmative action ends: How Supreme Court ruling impacts medical schools & the health care workforce
16 mins; July 07, 2023
How to get started with research in medical school with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD
11 mins; July 05, 2023
Malaria cases, RSV vaccine, new maternal mortality & e-cigarette studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
