AMA Update

Who should get vaccinated for RSV? What are the side effects and safety concerns for RSV vaccines? Your vaccine questions answered by Sandra Fryhofer, MD — the AMA ACIP liaison and AMA’s immediate past board chair. Dr. Fryhofer shares everything physicians need to know about the new recommendations from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for both #RSV vaccines. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Causes contributing to the youth mental health crisis, challenges in treating it and how physicians can help, with Joan Jeung, MD, MPH, a clinical professor of pediatrics at the UCSF School of Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 📺 Watch Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_QdOkJuRJk📋 Download Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration in Private Practice here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/bhi-private-practice-pediatric-populations.pdf🧠 Access more BHI resources on AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/3346741/category/91855/behavioral-health-integration🧩 Get practical strategies for managing suicidal ideation and reducing risk: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/practical-strategies-managing-suicidal-ideation-and-reducing-risk☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S.💪 Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and become a member today to support more programming like this: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

A strategy and tactical tips to reduce your EHR inbox and save time. Atrius Health has reduced EHR inbox volume by 25%. Joining us to share how they did it is the physician who led the effort, Jane Fogg, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.📨 Get the 9 Step System-Level Approach to EHR Inbox Reduction here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/system-level-approach-to-ehr-inbox-reduction.pdf✅ Download the EHR Inbox Reduction Checklist now: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ehr-inbox-reduction-checklist.pdf📺 Watch the system-level approach to EHR inbox reduction webinar: https://youtu.be/6Waquhrtbu0📋 Access AMA’s Taming the EHR Playbook here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/ama-steps-forward/taming-ehr-playbook-resources#a-system-level-approach-to-ehr-inbox-reduction📰 Read the full In-Basket Reduction article in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Catalyst: https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.22.0438🗓 To learn more and register for the American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH), October 11-13, in Palm Desert, Calif., visit: https://www.physician-wellbeing-conference.org💪 Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

The latest on mental health services for kids, the avian flu response, leadership changes at the CDC, plus updated FDA vaccine recommendations covered by AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. For the latest news on H5N1 Bird Flu, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm

The AMA’s new president, Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discusses the current state of medicine, his priorities for the next year, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead for the AMA and America’s physicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Gaps in research make treating the maternal health crisis even more challenging. However, the PowerMom platform is pioneering an innovative way to use digital technology to close those gaps and improve maternal outcomes. Joining us to discuss is the lead researcher behind PowerMom, AMA Board Trustee Toluwalase Ajayi, MD, director of clinical research at Scripps Research Translational Institute. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

One year ago, the AMA unveiled its Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians at its Annual Meeting. Joining us at the 2023 Annual Meeting to provide an update on the Recovery Plan and our top advocacy priorities is Todd Askew, the AMA’s senior vice president of advocacy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, reflects on his presidency and shares what it was like to lead the AMA through the ups and downs of the past year, tackling issues like Medicare payment reform, fixing prior authorization, maintaining access to reproductive care and evidence-based medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

How did the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) defeat 11 scope of practice expansion bills in the last year? Get the secret to success and learn what’s driving this legislative winning streak from Dr. Katherine Gantz Pannel—a psychiatrist in Oxford, Mississippi, and immediate past chair of the MSMA board of trustees. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🧰 Access AMA's scope of practice key tools & resources here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-key-tools-resources ❤️‍🩹 Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and working to #stopscopecreep by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-recovery-plan-america-s-physicians-fighting-scope-creep

The latest on human metapneumovirus (hMPV), RSV vaccine approvals, changes in Medicaid coverage by state, reports about the next CDC director, and data from a new study on weight-loss surgery for kids published in JAMA Pediatrics with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Reducing student loan debt and increasing diversity in medical school. Two physician leaders at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine: Vineet Arora, MD, dean of medical education, and Keme Carter, MD, associate dean of admissions, discuss a redesigned curriculum that includes full-tuition scholarships for medical students. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Watch AMA's Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/ama-tribute-medical-school-class-2023

Cannabis use among seniors is on the rise, but so are visits to the emergency department as a result. Joining to discuss the risks of cannabis for seniors and how doctors can talk to their older patients about them is Alison Moore, MD, MPH, professor and chief of geriatrics, gerontology and palliative care at the University of California San Diego. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

A new study outlines the 12 symptoms of long COVID, and the FDA fully approves Paxlovid for adults. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses who should get a monkeypox vaccine ahead of festival season this summer. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, shares what you need to know about long COVID 🦠 Watch here: https://youtu.be/kONtiiHsbPw

While burnout can impact any physician, addressing it can vary significantly by specialty, gender, sexual orientation and more. Today, we're discussing ways to treat burnout with two physician leaders from the AMA Women Physicians Section and the AMA LGBTQ Advisory Committee. First, we'll hear from Dr. Lauren Peccoralo, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Well-being and Development, and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Next, we’ll meet Dr. Meredith Faggen, a community medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

How to protect physicians and health care personnel from violence in the workplace. During the pandemic, physicians’ stories about threats and harassment from patients came to the forefront. However, the risk of workplace violence in health care has been on the rise since 2011. In this episode, Ramin Davidoff, MD, co-CEO of the Permanente Federation, discusses the toll workplace violence is having on physicians and what we can do about it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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

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. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.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-knowTo 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

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 aboot 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

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.

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares what physicians and patients need to know about the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. Also covering the latest on abortion pill access, XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.9.1 trends, as well as a possible link between conjunctivitis and Arcturus variant. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.Public Health Emergency (PHE) and Covid-19 Emergency Declarations resources available:✈️ CDC International Travel Guidelines & COVID mandate changes — https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/order-safe-travel.html🦠 Public Health Emergency Declaration FAQs (HHS) — https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/legal/Pages/phe-qa.aspx🏥 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Waivers, Flexibilities, and more — https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-waivers-flexibilities-and-transition-forward-covid-19-public-health-emergency🩺 Medicaid, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and CHIP coverage — https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/unwinding-and-returning-regular-operations-after-covid-19/index.html📑 COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers — https://www.cms.gov/files/document/covid-19-emergency-declaration-waivers.pdf

May marks Older Americans Month and AMA's Senior Physicians Recognition Month. Rachelle E. Bernacki, MD, MS, joins to discuss surgical care and improving health outcomes for senior patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, and Nicole Plenty, MD, discuss the new CDC data showing a 40% increase in maternal deaths in the U.S. and what physicians and patients can do to improve maternal health outcomes. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.For more on maternal health: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/ama-advocacy-improve-maternal-health

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, joins to discuss what FDA's recent approval of OTC naloxone means for doctors and patients—as well as how to administer Narcan in an emergency. The life-saving medication can reverse an overdose from fentanyl, oxycodone and other opioids. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Visit https://end-overdose-epidemic.org for more information on AMA’s efforts to end the overdose epidemic.

Do you need a second COVID bivalent booster? Get the latest on new COVID vaccine booster recommendations from the CDC and the recent changes to simplify COVID-19 vaccine guidelines from Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Are you getting enough sleep? How much sleep is good for your health? What are the benefits of napping—or are naps bad for you? Molly Atwood, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, dives into the science of sleep medicine to answer those questions and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Read "8 things doctors wish patients knew about healthy sleep habits", here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/8-things-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-healthy-sleep-habits

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 and FDA's authorization changes for Moderna and Pfizer's bivalent vaccines. Also discussing the rise of strep cases, increases in sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Plus what physicians and patients need to know about abortion pill rulings including the Biden Administrations emergency appeal along with Justice Samuel Alito issuing an administrative stay regarding mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Physicians can consult the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidance for alternative therapies during the shortage, here: https://www.aap.org/en/pages/amoxicillin-shortage-antibiotic-options-for-common-pediatric-conditions/

CEO of Health2047, Larry Cohen, PhD, joins from Menlo Park, California, to discuss how the latest technological advancements impact medicine and the future of health care delivery. From the importance of physician input on new tech innovations, to the flow of health data and cybersecurity—plus how artificial intelligence and generative AI could reduce friction and improve electronic health records (EHR). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.Health2047 helps find, fund and scale early-stage startups working to transform healthcare. More than a Silicon Valley innovation firm, they help connect physicians with healthcare entrepreneurs and industry leaders working on new technologies to improve medical care. Learn more at: https://health2047.com/

Madelyn E. Butler, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), and member of the AMA Board of Trustees, covers all things menopause: from what patients need to know about symptoms, timing and preparing for perimenopause—to advice for physicians on menopausal research, training and hormone therapy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on the Marburg virus outbreak, new coronavirus variants XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.9.1, plus Pfizer's RSV vaccine. Also discussing what physicians and patients need to know about Texas US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's ruling to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD, Associate Residency Program Director of the Stanford University Emergency Medicine Residency, recaps 2023 residency Match results in Emergency Medicine (EM). Also discussing previous years' EM Match results, changes to the specialty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, physician burnout in emergency rooms, and the life changing experience of being on the front lines of patient care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recoveryStay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update

Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding Toolkits available below.✶ English: https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/downloads/unwinding-comms-toolkit.pdf✶ Spanish: https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/downloads/unwinding-comms-toolkit-esp.pdf✶ Call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325), or visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/transfer-to-marketplace/ to get more details about Marketplace coverage✶ To get help from someone in your area, this free service can help you better understand your health care options. Visit: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/

JAMA Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, joins to discuss the latest developments in medical research and trending topics from The Journal of the American Medical Association. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Happy Doctor's Day! March 30th is National Doctor’s Day—to mark the occasion Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, shares how his health system works to reduce burnout and prioritizes physician well-being every day. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, discuss the latest on cancer screenings, prevention, lifestyle changes for patients, and why cancer death rates declined in the U.S., but late-stage prostate and colorectal cancers rise in young people. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn more and get your copy of "Take Control of Your Cancer Risk", here: https://www.webmd.com/takecontrol

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news physicians need to know, including: tracking the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, Candida auris symptoms, how sleep can impact vaccine effectiveness, and the FDA's latest authorization that certain children six months through four years old are now eligible to receive a single booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's updated bivalent shot. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

This episode opens with a special moment with graduating medical students at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) opening their Match envelopes. To skip, go to 06:00, where we pick up with National Resident Matching Program's Donna L. Lamb, DHSc. She breaks down the numbers from this year's residency Match. Discussing Match rates, changes by specialty, SOAP results, and what's in store for Class of 2024 Match Day. This special Match Day edition also includes interviews with medical students and footage from UIC's 2023 Mach Day event—recorded live at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news physicians need to know, including: new updates from the FDA on Paxlovid, data from a recently released study on maternal mortality rates increasing in the U.S., and the CDC's warning on the spread of a deadly fungus, Candida auris. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery Lisa MacLean, MD, a psychiatrist and chief clinical wellness officer at Henry Ford Medical Group, shares advice on how health systems can #StopTheSigma for physicians worried about seeking help with mental health issues. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, a breast oncologist in Austin, joins to discuss how prior authorizations can lead to delays in care that significantly impact physicians and patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.For more information on the AMA's efforts to fix prior authorization, visit: https://fixpriorauth.org/Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, summarizes what we've learned—and what unknowns still linger as the COVID pandemic crosses the three-year mark. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The following description was written by ChatGPT based off the full transcript of this episode: "In this AMA Update video and podcast, John Halamka, MD, MS, president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, joins AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and specifically, ChatGPT, in medicine. They explore the Mayo Clinic Platform and its use of generative AI, as well as the potential benefits and downsides of this technology in health care. The discussion touches on the importance of credible sources and the potential for misinformation, as well as the need to balance the reduction of human burden with the risk of harm from incorrect diagnoses. Overall, the video and podcast offers insights into the future of AI in health care and its responsible integration."

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, who serves as AMA’s Board Chair and the inaugural chair of our Gun Violence Task Force, joins today to discuss what physicians need to know about gun violence prevention. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Access AMA's CME module to help prepare physicians to counsel their patients on firearm safety on the #AMAEdHub here: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/interactive/17579432Additional free firearm resources available at:✶ https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/ — The BulletPoints Project provides clinical tools for doctors and medical educators to help prevent firearm injury. This tool equips clinicians with knowledge on firearms, their uses, benefits, risks, and safety to help reduce chances of firearm injury and death in their patients. Also see: https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/guns-101/✶ https://lock2live.org/ — Lock To Live provides tools that can help you talk to patients and families about temporarily reducing access to potentially dangerous things like firearms, medicines, sharp objects or other household items.✶ https://firearmlifeplan.org/ — Firearm Life Plan offers peace of mind to older adult firearm owners and families. This site provides resources and downloadable toolkits to preserve firearm legacy and maintain safety. Safe firearm storage is recommended by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).✶ To read the American Journal of Public Health article, "Talking About “Firearm Injury” and “Gun Violence”: Words Matter", visit: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306525Dial 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S.

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new study findings on increased risk of severe health complications linked to patients with long COVID, including: arrhythmias, stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease, COPD and pulmonary embolisms. Also discussing growing measles outbreaks. Measles are extremely contagious, can cause life-threatening illness, and are an immediately notifiable disease. Physicians should promptly report cases to state health departments to notify the CDC within 24 hours via the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, shares how she became the target of a coordinated anti-vaccine campaign when a fake tweet went viral. She talks about how the AMA, the media and the online physician community supported her, what physicians can do to protect themselves and the continued importance of physician online advocacy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.