American Medical Association

Using Bi-Directional Text Messaging in Chronic Disease Management

This project aims to utilize a mixed method learning model to host bi-monthly “events ”. The Million Hearts Learning Lab is a bi-monthly learning series focused on cardiovascular disease prevention and management topics. The series is open to clinicians, quality…

Indigenous Approaches to Infection Prevention and Control

This episode will explore how Urban Indian Organizations imbued American Indian and Alaska Native cultural heritage and values into their infection control programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cultural competency is an essential part of training for health care professionals in…

Are Physicians Prohibited From Responding to Online Patient Reviews?

Numerous websites provide information about clinicians and organizations from which patients seek health care. Some of these sites provide user-submitted reviews about practices and clinicians from patients or members of the public. Unfortunately, patient reviews are not always positive, and…

PPE Fit and Health Care Equity

Host Megan Svrinivas, MD, an infectious disease physician and translational health policy researcher, speaks with AMA member Nicole Yedlinsky, MD and David Kuhar, MD. Together they discuss how Dr Yedlinksy coped with ill-fitting PPE and discuss if/how this challenge is…

Adapting to Patients’ Needs – One ICU Pediatrician’s Account

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Dr Benson Hsu, like many others, faced the difficult task of implementing IPC guidance in a constantly changing landscape. In the pediatric ICU, Dr Hsu had to adapt this guidance to a unique set of…

Precision Medicine for Your Practice – Carrier Screening

Given the spectrum of carrier screening panels now available, it is important to recognize the benefits and limitations of different types of tests. Although screening can now be done faster, cheaper, and with broader scope, the expanded option is not…

Addressing Harassment at Meetings and Events

The AMA understands that AMA-hosted meetings and events are valuable to its members. All AMA meetings and events should be professional, welcoming and safe for those who attend. In this module, you will learn about harassment and how to recognize…

TB or Not TB – Caring for a Special Population

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Amina Ahmed, Pediatric Hospital Epidemiologist and Division Chair of Infectious Diseases at Atrium Health, to discuss tuberculosis in the United States. Patient isolation and appropriate PPE for health care professionals can prevent…