Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions, Part II

Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions, Part I: Patients deserve care led by physicians—the most highly educated, trained and skilled health care professionals. Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety. In this episode, guests discuss the importance of these issues to organized medicine from the perspectives of the AMA, the Medical Association of Georgia and Washington State Medical Association. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, chair, AMA Board of Trustees moderates this panel, guests include, Kim Horvath, JD, senior attorney, AMA Advocacy Resource Center; Derek Norton, interim director, Government Relations, Medical Association of Georgia; and Sean Graham, director, Government Affairs, Washington State Medical Association. by Moving Medicine

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How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients in Washington, Part II: In part two, AMA President Jack Resneck Jr. MD, and guest Rob Jordan, director of AMA political and legislative grassroots, talk about the Physicians Grassroots Network and best practices for grassroots change. They're also joined by Jason Marino, director of AMA Congressional Affairs and Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, chair, AMA Board of Trustees. by Moving Medicine

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Why does the U.S. spend so much on health care? Learning from world comparisons, part 1: In the first part of his keynote address at the 2019 AMA State Advocacy Summit, Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, director of Harvard Global Health Institute, discusses why the U.S. spends so much more on health care than other countries and reviews data on potential sources for this high spend. You can follow along with Dr. Jha by viewing his presentation deck at ama-assn.org/jha-mm and subscribe for exclusive advocacy news at ama-assn.org/advocacy-update. by Moving Medicine

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Why does the U.S. spend so much on health care? Learning from world comparisons, part 2: In the second part of his keynote address at the 2019 AMA State Advocacy Summit, Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, director of Harvard Global Health Institute, talks about the tradeoff of positive and negative outcomes stemming from high prices in America’s health care sector. You can follow along with Dr. Jha by viewing his presentation deck at ama-assn.org/jha-mm and subscribe for exclusive advocacy news at ama-assn.org/advocacy-update. by Moving Medicine

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Doctor shortages are here— time to act, Drs. Harmon and Orlowski weigh in: Two of America’s most influential physician voices, AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD and Janis M. Orlowski, MD, the AAMC’s chief health care officer — detail what’s driving the physician shortage, how the pandemic’s exacerbating it, and how it can be overcome. by Moving Medicine

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How prior authorization disrupts patient care—and how we can fix it, Part II: In part two of this series, guests continue their conversation on the state of prior authorization and, specifically, developments by CMS related to Medicare Advantage. Guests include AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD; AMA Director of Administrative Simplification Initiatives Heather McComas, PhamD; and AMA Senior Legislative Attorney Emily Carroll, JD. by Moving Medicine

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The latest on scope of practice legislation with Kimberly Horvath, JD: AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Kimberly Horvath, JD, a senior attorney with the AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, about scope of practice legislation at the state level. Physician-led health care teams are important to patients. They want doctors involved from diagnoses to treatment—and the AMA advocates on behalf of physicians to address these important issues with lawmakers across the country. by Moving Medicine

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Trauma-informed care for pediatric patients: Physician experts discuss how trauma-informed care can be incorporated within broader integrated care efforts. With a focus on the pediatric population, they cover the developmental aspect of trauma and its impacts across the lifespan, highlighting key actions physicians can take to address it with their patients. Physician guests include two professors of pediatrics, Heather C. Forkey, MD and W. David Lohr, MD. by Moving Medicine

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Developing future leaders from the inside out with Sanford Health: AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Luis Garcia, MD, president of Sanford Health’s Clinic Division and Heather Spies, MD, physician director of clinician experience and well-being, about Sanford Rises, a unique program aimed at developing future leaders from within its organization—and how initiatives like this are directly tied to physician well-being. by Moving Medicine

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Surprise billing, prior authorization, payment reform & more: AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy in Washington, D.C., about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts. Topics include surprise billing, prior authorization, Medicare physician payment reform and telehealth. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-news by Moving Medicine

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Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians with Todd Askew: What physicians need to know about the Change Healthcare cyber security incident including financial support from CMS, AMA advocacy efforts and when service might be restored. Our guest is American Medical Association Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ? Stay up to date on the latest Change Healthcare news: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/change-healthcare-cyber-outage ? Find out how to prevent cyber attacks on private practice and use U.S. Department of Health and Human Services #HHS Security Risk Assessment Tool: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/physician-cybersecurity ? Can EHR systems be hacked? Learn more about health IT and medical cybersecurity: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/medical-cybersecurity-patient-safety-issue ? Stay by AMA Update

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Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew: 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 Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew and American Medical Association #CXO Todd Unger sit down to chat about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts from its National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. Topics include fixing prior authorization, reforming Medicare payment, fighting scope of practice expansion, supporting telehealth and reducing physician burnout. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update by AMA Update

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How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD: Prior authorization plays a major role in physician burnout. Joining to break down the big impact of this administrative burden is Marilyn Heine, MD, a member of the AMA Board of Trustees and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Heine discusses the rise of prior authorization and the growing physician shortage, and shares her own prior authorization horror stories. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ? Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ ? Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan ? Access AMA reports and prior authorization research: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/prior-authorization-research-reports ? Free prior authorization reform resources and mod by AMA Update

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Replay: Women leaders in medicine, part 1: Part one of this two-part series features AMA Women Physicians Section council members sharing unique challenges and experiences regarding their pathway to leadership in medicine. The panel aims to promote discussion around growth as a woman in the medical field. Neha Siddiqui moderates the panel with Joanna Bisgrove, M.D., Marilyn Heine, M.D., and Donna Woodson, M.D. by Moving Medicine

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How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD: The very real—and potentially deadly—consequences of prior authorization on patients. Fumiko Chino, MD, a radiation oncologist, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins to break down the impact of prior authorization on cancer care patients. Dr. Chino shares harrowing stories of her own and the findings of her new study in JAMA, “The Patient Experience of Prior Authorization for Cancer Care.” American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ? Read "The Patient Experience of Prior Authorization for Cancer Care" on JAMA Network Open, here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2810824 ? Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://fixpriorauth.org/ ? Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan ?️ Stay up to date on the AMA's advocacy efforts to fix prior autho by AMA Update

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"I’m used to my patients’ prior auth hassles. Then came Mom’s." Gerald Harmon, MD, shares a personal story: Excessive prior authorization processes pose a significant obstacle to the quality of care our patients need and deserve. In this episode, AMA immediate past president, Gerald E. Harmon, MD, shares his frustration handling his mother's prior authorization as well as some strategies to navigate prior auth. by Moving Medicine

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How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients in Washington, Part I: In part one of this conversation, you'll hear from AMA President Jack Resneck Jr. MD, and Jason Marino, director of AMA Congressional Affairs – about AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and the issues discussed as part of the AMA National Advocacy Conference earlier this year. The conversation is lead by Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, chair, AMA Board of Trustees. by Moving Medicine

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AMA President Dr. Gerald Harmon says don't socially distance from your doctor: A discussion with AMA President Dr. Gerald Harmon, a family medicine specialist, about the importance of patients returning to care and how physicians can play a key role in making sure that message gets heard. by Moving Medicine

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Women leaders in medicine, part 2: Part two of this panel discussion on women leaders in medicine touches on non-traditional paths in medicine, as well as how to negotiate things like fair compensation and benefits. Neha Siddiqui moderates the panel with Joanna Bisgrove, M.D., Marilyn Heine, M.D., and Donna Woodson, M.D. by Moving Medicine

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Women leaders in medicine, part 1: The first part of this panel discussion features Women Physicians Section council members sharing unique challenges and experiences regarding their pathway to leadership in medicine. The panel aims to promote discussion around growth as a woman in the medical field. Neha Siddiqui moderates the panel with Joanna Bisgrove, M.D., Marilyn Heine, M.D., and Donna Woodson, M.D. by Moving Medicine

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AI-powered, early detection of pancreatic cancer, 2022 AMA Research Challenge: Garima Suman, MD, discusses her research on early detection of pancreatic cancer using artificial intelligence. Dr. Suman is a radiologist and clinical fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The AMA Research Challenge is the largest national, multi-specialty research event for medical students, residents and fellows, and international medical graduates to showcase and present research. Learn more by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/ama-research-challenge by Making the Rounds

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Improving telemedicine and patient access to care with Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA: Removing barriers to telehealth for patients and physicians can help broaden access to care and help this technology reach its full potential. American Medical Association Board of Trustee Member Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA, joins to discuss the efforts the AMA is taking and where the future of telemedicine is headed. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. ? Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan ? Access free resources, find the latest policies on expanding coverage, sustainability and payment for telehealth services, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/advocacy-action-supporting-telehealth#advocacy-resources ? Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate ? The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew by AMA Update

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Finding the best medical residency program for you with Maya Hammoud, MD, MBA: Residency applicants start submitting MyERAS applications to programs on September 7th. Maya Hammoud, MD, an OB/GYN professor and Associate Chair of Education at the University of Michigan Medical School, discusses residency selection and how a new tool can help medical students find a residency program that best fits them. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Specialties interested in collaborating on a residency program Alignment Check Index (ACI) tool can email gme@ama-assn.org for more information. To access FREIDA™ Alignment Check Index (ACI) tool, visit: https://freida.ama-assn.org/residency-alignment by Making the Rounds

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Boosting physician and patient satisfaction via acute care at home with Stephen Parodi, MD: 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 about 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 enga by AMA Update

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Physicians leading through change, with AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD: Physicians today face disinformation, a critical shortage of medical professionals, policies that complicate patient care and more. In this episode, Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, president of the American Medical Association explores strategies for addressing these issues with executive vice president at The Permanente Federation, Stephen Parodi, MD. This episode was created in collaboration with Permanente Medicine. Watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kPRxBAQ7ak by Moving Medicine

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Wearables, remote patient monitoring & the future of chronic care management with Richard Milani, MD: Current capabilities of remote monitoring, using wearable technology for chronic disease management and future opportunities for practices with Richard Milani, MD, chief clinical transformation officer at Ochsner Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ? Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram ? Find out more on the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan ? The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew by AMA Update

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What's next with Medicare payment reform, Part I: Dr. Willie Underwood, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees moderates this panel discussion on what’s next in Medicare payment reform. Panelists include Dr. G. Ray Callas, president elect of the Texas Medical Association; Katie Orrico, senior vice president of Health Policy and Advocacy at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons; and Todd Askew, senior vice president of Advocacy at the AMA. by Moving Medicine

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Scope of practice mid-year update: Victories, trends and more with Kimberly Horvath, JD: The AMA is working with states to track and defeat hundreds of bills that would lead to inappropriate scope of practice expansions. Kimberly Horvath, JD, a senior attorney with the AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, shares the AMA's progress so far this year and key trends to watch in scope of practice expansion, including those involving physician assistants and pharmacists. Learn how the power of organized medicine is working together to protect patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. ? Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan ? Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update ? Read more about why educations matters here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-education-matters ? The AMA is your powerful by AMA Update

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What physicians need to know about scope of practice expansion with Kimberly Horvath, JD: To register for AMA's National Advocacy Conference happening this February 13-15 in Washington D.C., visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/national-advocacy-conference Kimberly Horvath, JD, senior attorney with AMA’s Advocacy Resource Center, talks about scope of practice expansion in health care and the AMA’s efforts to address it on behalf of physicians at the state level. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs when it comes to scope of practice by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-recovery-plan-america-s-physicians-fighting-scope-creep Access AMA's scope of practice key tools & resources here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/scope-practice/scope-practice-key-tools-resources by AMA Update

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Monkeypox numbers, treatment and prevention with two CDC experts: Two experts from the CDC’s Division of High-Consequence Pathogens & Pathology in Atlanta, Caroline Schrodt, MD, and Jennifer McQuiston, DVM, talk with American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger about what physicians need to know about monkeypox, including the latest numbers, how it's spread, vulnerable populations, common symptoms, and available treatments and testing. by Moving Medicine

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