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- Jul 24, 202512 min
Rising cervical cancer rates and a new at-home screening test for cervical cancer
Can you prevent cervical cancer? How do you prevent cervical cancer? Can I check for cervical cancer at home? Who should get screened for cervical cancer? Does the HPV vaccine work? Our guest is Ritu Nayar, MD, professor of pathology and medical education and executive vice chair of pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Nayar talks about where cervical cancer rates are on the rise and how new screening tools can help reverse that trend. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for health care news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
- Jul 21, 202513 min
How electronic health record AI is changing medical summaries for doctors and helping patients
AI patient summaries: Who writes after-visit summaries? How reliable is AI in health care? Can AI help write clinical notes? How is AI used in hospitals? Our guest today is Veena Jones, MD, vice president and chief medical information officer at Sutter Health. In this episode, Dr. Jones talks about how Sutter Health is turning clinical notes from the care team into patient-friendly summaries using AI. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
- Jul 17, 202511 min
Steps for leaving the medical profession: When and how to decide to stop practicing medicine
When should a doctor stop seeing patients? What are the alternative careers for doctors? Why do physicians leave practice? What other jobs can you get with an MD? Our guest is Debra Atkisson, MD, senior vice president of clinical services at Blended Health and a professional certified coach. In this episode, Dr. Atkisson talks about navigating the transition out of medical practice. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork ⏳ Wondering "when should a doctor retire"? Access retirement resources for doctors leaving medical practice here: https://ama-assn.co/PhysicianRetirement 🧑💻 Thinking about when to stop practicing medicine and what comes next? Learn more about transitioning out of active medical practice (CME credit available): https://ama-assn.co/EdHub_PhysicianRetirement 💻 AMA EdHub login: https://ama-assn.co/EdHub_Login 🏢 Googling "should I quit my job"? Get insights and motivating life advice from Master Your Storm by Dr. Debra Atkisson: https://ama-assn.co/book_MasterYourStorm 🧓 AMA Senior Physicians Section (SPS): https://ama-assn.co/SPS 👥 Member groups and AMA Sections list: https://ama-assn.co/Sections 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
- Jul 14, 202514 min
Innovative residency orientation program teaches local history to improve culturally competent care
What happens in residency orientation? How long does it take to onboard a resident? What's resident onboarding like? Why is cultural competence important in health care? Our guest today is Jimmy Stewart, MD, associate dean for graduate medical education and designated institutional officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Stewart will talk about an innovative orientation program for new residents that’s designed to improve culturally competent care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🛣️ Access The AMA Road to Residency Guide here: https://ama-assn.co/ResidencyGuide 🩻 AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS): https://ama-assn.co/RFS 🌟 For leadership programs for medical residents and fellows, visit: https://ama-assn.co/Resident_leadership 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
- Jul 10, 202516 min
Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more
What does a chief medical officer do? Should kids get vaccines? What's the hardest part about being a pediatrician? How to talk with patients about vaccines? Our guest is Sapna Singh, MD, chief medical officer of Texas Children’s Pediatrics. Dr. Singh talks about her new role and how she’s addressing the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. **NOTE: This episode was filmed on June 30, 2025, prior to the passage of the budget reconciliation bill on July 3, 2025. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🏆 Check out AMA's Joy in Medicine®️ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Program 🗺️ AMA Joy in Medicine Roadmap: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Roadmap 📋 Access the AMA Joy in Medicine Guidelines PDF: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Guidelines 💌 Looking for the AMA Joy in Medicine application? Submit an Intent to Apply form for the 2026 Joy in Medicine Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Application 📉 Wondering what specialities have the highest burnout rate? Read which physician specialties are seeing a drop in burnout, here: https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_rate2024 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
- Jul 7, 202514 min
New types of treatment for depression: What makes SAINT different from other therapies?
How quickly does SAINT work? What is the success rate for SAINT? Who is eligible for SAINT? What is SAINT therapy? What are the side effects or risks of SAINT? Joining us to discuss is Nicholas Trapp, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
- Jul 2, 202514 min
Medical AI: Benefits of new technology and use case examples of AI in health care
Can AI diagnose medical problems? How does AI help doctors? Can AI be used in medical diagnostics? How is AI impacting the practice of medicine? Our guest is Jason Wiesner, MD, chair of the imaging service line at Sutter Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🤖 How do doctors use AI? Find more AI in medical field examples here: https://ama-assn.co/AugmentedIntelligence 🧰 AMA's Governance for Augmented Intelligence toolkit: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_AIgovernance 🧑💻 Get the latest on AI in health care research from JAMA+ AI in medicine: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_AI 💪 Learn how the AMA is fighting to make technology work for physicians and access AMA digital health policy: https://ama-assn.co/DigitalHealth 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
- Jun 30, 202514 min
How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD
What's being CEO of the American Medical Association like? What are doctor CEOs doing? How has medicine and the American Medical Association changed? After leading the AMA for 14 years, CEO and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, MD, steps down at the end of this month. In this episode, Dr. Madara reflects on his time at the AMA, shares his proudest accomplishments and most memorable moments, and looks ahead to what’s next for the AMA. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians
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