Best CDC Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Medical AI: Benefits of new technology and use case examples of AI in health care 14:22

3d ago14:22

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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 me…

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How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD 14:02

5d ago14:02

14:02

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 p…

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iHeartRadio Communities - Dr. Stacey Swilling, Fluoride in Water 11:00

8d ago11:00

11:00

By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award and the need for LGBTQ health education 10:35

8d ago10:35

10:35

How can LGBTQ health outcomes improve? Why is LGBTQ health care important? What is inclusive LGBTQ patient care? Why is LGBTQ education important? Discussing how to provide culturally competent care to LGBTQ patients with recent AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award Winner Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH, chief of MaineHealth Behavioral Health …

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New HIV drug, heat wave, listeria, treating phone addiction and side effects from using social media 10:06

10d ago10:06

10:06

Why is it so hot? What's the best sunscreen? Can you get addicted to your phone? What is the latest breakthrough in HIV drugs? Was there a food recall? Covering the latest news in HIV treatment, a listeria outbreak, staying safe during the summer heatwave, and social media and adolescent phone addiction with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicin…

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Expanding home health care services and the benefits of home health 12:30

12d ago12:30

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What are the benefits of home health care? What is the demand for home health? What does home health care include? What are the top issues confronting hospitals? Our guest is Isaac J. Myers II, MD, the chief health integration officer of Baptist Health and the president of the Baptist Health Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unge…

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Summer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrhea 10:29

17d ago10:29

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How long does COVID last? What's the new COVID study? Is there a new COVID variant? What states have measles? Is there a new RSV vaccine? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreaks, new COVID-19 research studies, the latest FDA approved vaccine for RSV, plus how to treat gonorrhea w…

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How does AI help in health care? AI success stories: Cancer risk detection and ambient listening AI 11:30

19d ago11:30

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How is AI currently used in health care? How will AI impact health care in the future? Can AI be used to predict cancer risk? What is ambient AI in health care? Our guest is Jeremy Cauwels, MD, chief medical officer at Sanford Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents …

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National physician burnout study: Latest statistics on burnout in health care and doctor well-being 7:04

22d ago7:04

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Burnout in medicine: When was burnout at its peak for doctors? Why are doctors so burnt out? What causes burnout in health care? Is there a National Burnout Study? Our guest is Michael Tutty, PhD, group vice president of Professional Satisfaction and Practice Sustainability at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.🎥 Watch #AMAU…

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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine 10:34

24d ago10:34

10:34

Is becoming an American Medical Association member worth it? What does the American Medical Association do for its members? Why is it so hard to be a doctor right now? Our guest is newly inaugurated AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, who shares what it means to him to take over the presidency at this pivotal time and his goals for the future of med…

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AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action 15:13

29d ago15:13

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How do we fix the health care system for doctors? What policies does the American Medical Association support? What's going to happen to Medicare? Our guest is Todd Askew, senior vice president of Advocacy at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical stude…

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AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association 12:33

1M ago12:33

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What policies does the American Medical Association support? What does the American Medical Association fight for? What are the biggest struggles doctors face today?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?…

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How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization 18:20

1M ago18:20

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How do you know if something needs prior authorization? Why does prior authorization take so long? What is electronic prior authorization? Discussing how to speed up prior authorization process using informatics in health care, HL7 and FHIR, computerized physician order entry, and more with Viet Nguyen, MD, chief standards implementation officer fo…

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Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine 11:05

1M ago11:05

11:05

How do you test for Alzheimer's? Have COVID vaccine guidelines changed? Are men more lonely than women? How many adults are lonely? Is measles still going around?Covering measles cases in the U.S., new Alzheimer's blood test, FDA warning for allergy medication, changes to new COVID vaccines, and the effects of loneliness with AMA's Vice President o…

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Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care 17:21

1M ago17:21

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What are the best conferences on physician health? What is joy in medicine? Why are doctors burning out? What do doctors waste the most time on? Why doctors retire? Our guest is Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association. In this episode, Dr. Sinsky reflects on her career at the AMA prior t…

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Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news 12:23

1M ago12:23

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How often should you get screened for cancer? Why does everyone have cancer? How do blood tests for cancer work? Can a baby get syphilis? How many people die from overdose? Discussing the latest cancer statistics, measles outbreaks, deaths from overdose and contaminated ultrasound gel with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health…

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Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children 14:10

2M ago14:10

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How serious is whooping cough? Is whooping cough going around? How long does whooping cough last? What is the pertussis vaccine? What are the symptoms of whooping cough? Discussing pertussis in adults, treatment for whooping cough symptoms, pertussis vaccines and more with Alyssa Kuban, MD, associate medical director at Texas Children's Pediatrics …

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Health IT: Helping startup companies in health care, AI in medicine and the future of digital health 14:37

2M ago14:37

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What can you do with an MD? Are there non-clinical careers for doctors? What is the next big thing in health care technology? What do investors look for in healthcare startups?Discussing health care startups and innovative ideas for health care businesses with Chris Stock, MD, a managing director for Health2047. American Medical Association CXO Tod…

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2025 measles outbreak, cervical cancer screening at home, prenatal cannabis use, healthy travel tips 10:44

2M ago10:44

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What is travel illness? Can I test for HPV at home? How many cases of measles are there? What are vector-borne diseases? How dangerous is bird flu to humans? Discussing over 1000 confirmed measles cases, H5N1 bird flu, healthy travel health tips for summer, a new at-home pap smear FDA approved test, and a JAMA study on prenatal cannabis use with AM…

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Artificial intelligence survey: The benefits of AI in health care and how doctors are using AI 13:40

2M ago13:40

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Is AI good for health care? How are doctors using augmented intelligence? What is AI used for in medicine? What percentage of doctors are using AI? Do doctors trust AI? Our guest Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, vice president of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association, discusses key findings from the latest survey on physician attit…

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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala 17:46

2M ago17:46

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Why is relating to patients important? How do you treat brain cancer? What is brain cancer treatment like? What are the benefits of understanding patient experience? AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, shares his personal journey from brain tumor diagnosis through recovery. Dr. Mukkamala discusses how being a patient reshaped his views on heal…

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2025 measles outbreak, bird flu updates, Alzheimer's disease news, plus colon cancer and gut health 10:32

2M ago10:32

10:32

Is there a blood test for Alzheimer's? What causes colon cancer? How many measles cases in 2025? Is bird flu still an issue? What outbreaks are happening right now? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the first measles cases of the year in new U.S. cities, and avian flu outbreaks in dairy catt…

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Artificial intelligence in health information management: Using AI for risk assessment in medicine 11:08

2M ago11:08

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How is AI used in health care data? What does AI help with in health care? How is AI used in emergency rooms? What are the benefits of AI in health care? How is AI used in medical documentation? Learn about using AI in electronic health records to improve patient care and the future of AI in health care with guest Dana Sax, MD, research scientist a…

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Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians 9:16

2M ago9:16

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Do older adults get lonely? How often do doctors feel lonely? What does long-term isolation do to a person? How often do adults feel lonely? How can loneliness be addressed? What does loneliness look like in older adults? Our guest is Ved V. Gossain, MD, the immediate past chair of the AMA Senior Physician Section, joins to discuss the epidemic of …

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Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health 11:11

2M ago11:11

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Should I be worried about measles? What is long COVID and why is it so complex? How long does long COVID last? How many people have long COVID? Is measles endemic? Get the latest on the measles outbreak, MMR vaccines, U.S. measles endemic status and childhood antibiotics with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garci…

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ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations 16:04

2M ago16:04

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Are vaccines safe? How long have vaccines been around? What is ACIP? Is there a booster for RSV? How old is the measles vaccine? What happens at ACIP meetings? What are the latest vaccine recommendations? Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), shares news from the most recent meeting. American…

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FIT test or colonoscopy? Colon cancer in young adults and cancer screening recommendations 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

What causes colon cancer? Is colon cancer becoming more common? Is cancer screening effective? Can colon cancer happen at a young age? Can a FIT test detect colon cancer? Our guest is Doug Corley, MD, PhD, chief research officer for The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare new…

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

2M 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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The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors 13:16

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Measles news, new COVID study findings, plus Life in Media Survey on kids' mental health and phones 11:41

3M ago11:41

11:41

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

3M 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

3M ago9:56

9:56

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

3M 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

3M ago12:30

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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

3M 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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AI in medicine, translational science and more from the Journal of the American Medical Association 10:46

3M ago10:46

10:46

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

3M 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

3M 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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How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing 11:37

3M ago11:37

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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

4M 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

4M ago11:07

11:07

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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iHeartRadio Communities - Colon Cancer Awareness Month (Intermountain Health) 9:27

4M ago9:27

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iHeartRadio Communities - Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Intermountain HealthBy Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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

4M 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

4M 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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Precision education and the future of medical education 15:50

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies 12:21

4M 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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