Best Mask Guidelines Podcasts (2025)

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2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer 11:10

1d ago11:10

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How many measles cases in 2025? Can CT scans cause cancer? What is the best treatment for gonorrhea? What states have bird flu? What animals are affected by bird flu? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreak states, latest bird flu news, treatment for gonorrhea and CT scan radiatio…

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#251 Surgical Fires: The 30% Oxygen Rule 16:11

4d ago16:11

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Surgical fires are devastating yet entirely preventable events that continue to occur in operating rooms around the world. This eye-opening episode features biomedical engineer Mark Bruley and anesthesiologist Dr. Jeffrey Feldman, who share decades of expertise investigating and preventing these catastrophic incidents. The conversation reveals why …

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The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors 13:16

4d ago13:16

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Why are physician wellness programs important? What are Physician Health Services? What is a physician health program? Why is physician well being important? Our guest is Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, chief medical officer for the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, and the executive medical director of the Washington Physicians Health Program. …

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New physician orientation: Hospital orientation for doctors and physician onboarding topics 11:47

7d ago11:47

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How to onboard a new physician: What does hospital orientation consist of? How long is orientation at a hospital? How much does physician onboarding cost? The challenges of onboarding new doctors and advice for physician onboarding training with Susan Slaughter, director of physician relations and practice development at Hattiesburg Clinic. America…

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Medicare PT cap: Does insurance cover physical therapy and who to ask for help with physical therapy 14:48

9d ago14:48

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Is physical therapy covered by insurance? What is a PT cap? What happens when you can't do physical therapy? Does Medicare limit physical therapy? Our guests are Courtland Keteyian, MD, president and CEO of the Jackson Health Network and medical director for occupational health at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital; Sam Porritt, founder and chairman of th…

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#250 Sugammadex in Special Populations: What Every Anesthesia Professional Needs to Know 18:58

11d ago18:58

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Sugammadex safety considerations span across patient populations with renal impairment, pediatric patients, and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, requiring nuanced clinical decision-making based on current evidence and ongoing research. • Sugammadex reversal of moderate blockade is safe and faster than using neostigmine/cisatracurium for patie…

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Measles news, new COVID study findings, plus Life in Media Survey on kids' mental health and phones 11:41

14d ago11:41

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Is flu season over? What helps allergies at home? Are there long-term effects of COVID? Do people get sick more often after COVID? Why kids should have phones? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing measles outbreak, latest study on COVID and the immune system, managing seasonal al…

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What is depression? Depression diagnosis, seasonal affective disorder and how to deal with SAD 10:57

15d ago10:57

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What does depression look like? What types of depression are there? What causes SAD? What are SSRIs? What are the signs that someone is depressed? What is seasonal affective disorder? Our guest Andrea DeSimone, DO, chair of the psychiatry department at Bayhealth Medical Center, discusses clinical depression, major depressive disorder, MDD, and seas…

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Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study 9:56

17d ago9:56

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How many measles cases in 2025? Is there a blood test for Alzheimer's? Is the shingles vaccine safe? Does the shingles vaccine prevent dementia? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreak news, a new blood test for Alzheimer's disease, the latest trends in childhood vaccination rates…

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#249 Sugammadex Safety: Special Populations, Special Concerns 16:48

18d ago16:48

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Discover the critical safety considerations when using Sugammadex, the seemingly "magical" neuromuscular blockade reversal agent that's fundamentally changed anesthesia practice. We delve deep into the science behind this medication and examine its use in three challenging patient populations: those with renal failure, pregnant patients, and pediat…

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Long COVID 2025: Symptoms, diagnosis, post-COVID treatments and the latest long COVID research 11:01

19d ago11:01

11:01

What is long COVID? What are the signs of long COVID? Does getting COVID multiple times increase long COVID risk? What long COVID treatments are available? Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale University, discusses new long COVID research, emerging treatments for long haul COVID, and the latest from the Yale Long COVID cl…

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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it 12:30

22d ago12:30

12:30

What are the outcomes of prior authorization patients? How do insurance companies use AI? How does prior authorization work? Who is responsible for getting pre authorization?AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, shares key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey, discusses physicians' concerns about prior authorization in healthcare, how prio…

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CDC measles outbreak update, MMR vaccine news, typhus disease, and the end of flu season 2025 12:18

24d ago12:18

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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 curre…

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#248 Beyond the Mask: An OpenAnesthesia Collaboration on Perioperative Drug Safety 16:35

25d ago16:35

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Medication safety remains a cornerstone of anesthesia practice with complex environments and high-stakes decisions requiring vigilant attention to prevent errors. This collaboration between APSF and OpenAnesthesia spotlights critical aspects of perioperative drug safety with practical insights from Dr. Juan Li, a cardiothoracic anesthesia fellow at…

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AI in medicine, translational science and more from the Journal of the American Medical Association 10:46

28d ago10:46

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What is translational science? How is AI used in healthcare? What is JAMA+ AI in medicine? How long does it take to publish a study in JAMA? How many journals does JAMA publish? JAMA® Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, discusses her priorities for JAMA this year, the launch of JAMA+ AI and Translational Science Reviews, and what’s st…

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Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more 7:57

30d ago7:57

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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 resi…

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What is the stomach bug going around right now? Norovirus 2025: Signs, symptoms and treatment 14:54

1M ago14:54

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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…

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#247 Nudge Your Way to Greener Pediatric Anesthesia 13:44

1M ago13:44

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Climate change has arrived in the operating room, and pediatric anesthesiologists are taking action. Dr. Eva Lu-Boettcher, pediatric anesthesiologist and Director of Anesthesia Quality and Safety at the University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital, shares her journey toward sustainable anesthesia after witnessing firsthand the effects of climate cha…

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How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

Can you stay healthy when traveling? How many measles outbreaks in 2025? Which countries have measles? What is immune amnesia? What is sleep maxxing? Discussing rising measles cases globally, avian flu in chickens, dengue fever news, immune amnesia, and how to get better sleep with the latest sleep trend in 2025 with AMA's Vice President of Science…

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Negotiating employment contracts for physicians 16:59

1M ago16:59

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Finding a lawyer for doctors: Do I need an employment contract lawyer? What do physician contracts include? How long are most physician contracts? A health care attorney shares insights on navigating the complexities of doctor employment agreements and the importance of hiring a healthcare lawyer for contract review and negotiation. Guest Richard L…

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Long COVID JAMA study, antibiotic resistance from microplastics and Oklahoma measles outbreak update 11:07

1M ago11:07

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How many measles cases in 2025? Should you go to the hospital for measles? When did COVID start? How long can long COVID last? Why are microplastics bad? Covering the latest measles outbreak news, recent flu vaccine meeting updates, plus new studies on long COVID and the health effects of microplastics on the body with AMA's Vice President of Scien…

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#246 Ditching Nitrous Oxide: The Bike Commuter's Guide to Safe and Sustainable Anesthesia 18:21

1M ago18:21

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Dr. Liz Hansen takes us behind the scenes of a remarkable transformation at Seattle Children's Hospital, where pediatric anesthesiologists have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by over 90% without compromising patient safety. A lifelong environmentalist and bike commuter, Dr. Hansen was shocked to discover that anesthesia gases contributed to…

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Deciding to close your medical practice and the dire consequences of Medicare cuts 16:16

1M ago16:16

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Having to close your doctor's office: Why is it so hard to see a doctor? Why would you close a medical practice? What's it like to close a medical practice? Lisa Egbert, MD, speaker for the AMA House of Delegates, talks about how the latest Medicare payment cut forced her to make the difficult decision to close her practice and what this means for …

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Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety 11:42

2M ago11:42

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Can cats get bird flu? Is there cure for measles? How many measles cases in the US? Is the new COVID vaccine effective? Why are cancer screenings declining? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses post-pandemic cancer screening rates, latest updates on the measles outbreak, bird flu in cattle, …

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#245 Unmasking Medical Misinformation 15:13

2M ago15:13

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In our latest episode, we dive headfirst into the growing issue of medical misinformation and its alarming effect on anesthesia patient safety. As patients increasingly turn to social media for health information, the risks of encountering inaccurate content have soared, posing challenges for healthcare professionals. Join us as we explore a recent…

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Precision education and the future of medical education 15:50

2M ago15:50

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How is medical education changing? What is precision education? What does the AMA give grants for? What is an example of precision education in medicine? Our guests are Sanjay Desai, MD MACP, chief academic officer, and Kim Lomis, MD, vice president of medical education innovations, with the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.🎥 …

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Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms 19:09

2M ago19:09

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Who should have hormone replacement therapy? What age does menopause start? Can menopause affect your heart? Why does menopause increase risk of heart disease? Our guest, Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, professor of medicine and systems medical director of cardiac rehabilitation, at Rush University Medical Center, discusses the latest science on how to prev…

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What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news 11:25

2M ago11:25

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Why was the flu shot meeting cancelled? Can you die from measles? Why have measles come back in the US? Why are eggs so expensive? How does bird flu spread to humans? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, USDA's bird flu response, new research on long CO…

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#244 Battling Myths and Misinformation: Ensuring Patient Safety in Anesthesia 15:12

2M ago15:12

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Join us as we dive into the critical topic of medical misinformation and its alarming impact on patient safety, particularly in the field of anesthesia. In this compelling episode, we unpack how misconceptions shape patient trust and communication with healthcare providers. Our conversation features insightful commentary from Dr. George Tewfik, who…

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Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies 12:21

2M ago12:21

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Does med school prepare you for residency? What is competency-based medical education? What is an example of competency-based education? Our guests are Laura Edgar, EdD, senior vice president of competencies, milestones, and faculty development at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Lisa Howley, PhD, MEd, senior director of tr…

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Extreme risk protection orders and what physicians need to know about ERPO laws 12:10

2M ago12:10

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What is an extreme risk order? How many states have ERPO laws? What are the criteria for an ERPO? Do ERPO laws work? American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger is joined by two guests from Johns Hopkins University. Spencer Cantrell, JD, is an assistant scientist of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions…

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Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access 14:13

2M ago14:13

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What's the new long COVID study? How bad is this year's flu? How many measles vaccines do you need? What food has been recalled? When to get RSV vaccine pregnancy? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing flu season, 2025 measles outbreak news, a new study on long COVID in women, upt…

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#243 Unlocking Insights for Safer Anesthesia: Key Findings from the Literature and a Case Report 16:56

2M ago16:56

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This episode delves into key findings in the literature, focusing on the nuances of neuromuscular blockade in pediatric patients and novel advancements in intubation techniques to enhance patient safety. We explore significant insights from recent studies that highlight age-related differences in recovery times from neuromuscular blockade and pract…

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Physician burnout solutions: A leadership program for doctors that makes them feel valued at work 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

What is a leadership program? Why is leadership training important for physicians? Why are leadership skills important in health care? Our guest, Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health, discusses the critical connection between physician burnout and feeling valued at work, as well as the importance of career development an…

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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process 12:06

2M ago12:06

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Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? How can pharmacists help doctors? What can the technician do to help expedite prior authorization? Our guests from Geisinger Health System are Kristen Kruszewski, director of pharmacy strategy, Seth Gazes, associate vice president of pharmacy strategy and planning, and Jerry Greskovic, vice presiden…

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Worst flu season: Influenza virus spread, new bird flu cases in the US, plus measles outbreak update 11:37

2M ago11:37

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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 …

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#242 Enhancing Anesthesia Patient Safety: Literature Reviews, Guidelines, and Recommendations 19:33

2M ago19:33

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Feeling overwhelmed about staying up to date with the anesthesia literature? We hope you will check out the APSF's In The Literature section. This resource brings you straightforward summaries of recent high-impact articles related to anesthesia patient safety. This episode highlights crucial updates in the literature concerning diabetes management…

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Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents 14:25

2M ago14:25

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What is the role of research in medical education? How important is research for residency? What are good research topics for medical students? Our guest, Frederick Chen, MD, MPH, chief health and science officer at the American Medical Association, discusses the growing importance of research in medical education and residency. He explains how res…

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What is whole person care? Understanding spiritual well being and spirituality in healthcare 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Is religion good for your health? What is spiritual health care? How is spirituality related to health? Why is spirituality important in health care? Is there a relationship between spirituality and health? Our guest, Christina Puchalski, MD, professor of medicine and executive director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health, …

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#241 The Impact of ISO 80369-6 Neuraxial Connectors: Patient Safety Challenges and Opportunities 19:30

2M ago19:30

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This episode discusses the implementation of ISO 80369-6 neuraxial connectors in Japan, analyzing the challenges faced and the implications for patient safety. The conversation highlights the importance of clinician involvement and the need for clear communication and trials during the transition to new medical standards. • Overview of ISO 80369-6 …

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Nevada dairy cattle bird flu news, American Heart Month, cardiovascular disease facts and flu tests 12:57

3M ago12:57

12:57

What kills the most Americans? What type of flu is going around? How much is a flu test? How many people died from COVID? What causes heart disease in women?AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses cardiovascular disease statistics, heart disease in women, the latest bird flu developments, and f…

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Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety 19:36

3M ago19:36

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Do gun violence prevention programs work? Why is my doctor asking if I own guns? Why are doctors asking about guns? How can doctors help with gun safety? Our guest Chethan Sathya, MD, director of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Northwell Health, joins to discuss the critical issue of gun safety and how hospitals can use a strategic framew…

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Tuberculosis in Kansas, ebola virus update, and rising egg prices due to bird flu outbreak 2025 11:58

3M ago11:58

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What is going on with eggs in the U.S.? Is there a new strain of bird flu? How do you treat TB? How is TB transmitted? What is the most recent Ebola outbreak? Today's episode covers tuberculosis cases in the U.S., the outbreak of TB in Kansas City, and the emergence of a new bird flu strain H5N9. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public…

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#240 Enhancing International Anesthesia Patient Safety: Insights on ISO Standards 17:00

3M ago17:00

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The episode explores the challenges and lessons learned from Japan's recent implementation of ISO 80369-6 standards in anesthesia practices, highlighting the critical importance of clinician involvement in developing safety protocols. We discuss the historical context, issues with communication, and various complications arising from the transition…

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Medical mythbuster Joel Bervell, MD, on how to teach kids about medicine and address misinformation 11:48

3M ago11:48

11:48

Is social media useful in medicine? What is health misinformation? How is social media impacting health care? How to address medical misinformation online? Science communicator and medical mythbuster, Joel Bervell, MD, discusses what motivated him to become a doctor and shares details for his new STEM show on Youtube "The Doctor Is In," which is de…

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AMA Joy in Medicine criteria for 2025 and the importance of recognizing physician well-being efforts 9:12

3M ago9:12

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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. Hop…

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New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025? 14:29

3M ago14:29

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Should I be worried about bird flu? How dangerous is the new COVID variant? How does bird flu spread to humans? Is bird flu going to become a pandemic? What is HMPV? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the "mystery virus" human metapneumovirus, that HMPV is not new, and shares trends in sea…

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#239 Enhancing Defibrillation Skills: The APSF's Technology Education Initiative 13:15

3M ago13:15

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Unlock the potential to save lives with our exciting discussion on the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's Technology Education Initiative course. Featuring Dr. Michael Kazior, an esteemed anesthesiologist and intensivist, we spotlight the crucial skills of manual external defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing. Dr. Kazior shares his personal…

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Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout 9:31

3M ago9:31

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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 …

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How to improve value-based care: Population health management strategies and benefits of CPT codes 9:47

3M ago9:47

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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 pil…

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