AMA STEPS Forward® podcast

Feb 18 2025 143 ep. 24 mins 10
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Health care leaders share insight, strategies and tips to combat physician burnout, improve patient care, and help put the joy back into the practice of medicine.

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Engaging with a Third-Party Billing Company

Feb 18 2025 9 mins  
Dr. Sea Chen, AMA Physician Director of Practice Sustainability, and Taylor Johnson, AMA Senior Manager of Physician Practice Development, explore key strategies for engaging with a third-party billing company. They also offer tips for conducting routine audits, holding monthly review meetings, and more. Explore the How to Manage Your Third-Party Billing Company Tip Sheet: https:/

Introduction to the Business of Medicine: Physician Licensure, Credentials, and Privileges

Feb 12 2025 35 mins  
Beckie Herron, MA, CPCS Director of Credentials Verification at Baptist Health KY & IN, and Dr. Brad Housman, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Health Paducah, discuss the essential steps physicians must take to obtain licensure, credentials, hospital/facility privileges and payor enrollment. Baptist Health Medical Group is an AMA Health System Member. Watch the FR

The Importance of Physician Mentorship

Feb 05 2025 17 mins  
Dr. Keshni Ramnanan, internist serving as chair-elect on the AMA Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) Governing Council, shares her experience both giving and receiving mentorship in medicine. She also highlights practical tips for getting started. Explore Mentoring for Impact: https://bit.ly/M4IEH Learn more about the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS): https://bit.ly

Pearl of the Month: Personalize Your EHR Coaching

Jan 29 2025 2 mins  
Practices looking to optimize the EHR inbox will find invaluable information in their audit log data. A health care organization can use the data to identify variations in the number of messages per eight hours of patient scheduled time. This data will help you understand your current state in inbox messages and recognize inefficiencies. Explore A Systematic Approach to Reducing E

Introduction to the Business of Medicine: Information and Technology in Health Care

Jan 22 2025 25 mins  
Dr. Margaret Lozovatsky, Vice President of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association, discusses the evolving role of clinical informatics, opportunities in EHR integration, cybersecurity for physicians, and the role of AI in health care. She emphasizes clinician involvement in creating equitable, patient-centered digital tools.

Introduction to the Business of Medicine: The Basics of Medical Liability Insurance

Jan 15 2025 22 mins  
Chris Albano, National Account Manager at AMA Insurance, shares strategies for navigating the complexities of medical liability insurance. He delves into the process of obtaining medical liability insurance, the main types of coverage available, and what to look for in each.

How to Take a Patient-Centered Approach to Cancer Care

Jan 07 2025 26 mins  
Dr. Wayne Jonas, family physician and President of the Healing Works Foundation, shares the importance of whole person care in the field of oncology. He also explores key strategies for getting started from “Healing and Cancer: A Guide to Whole Person Cancer Care.” Listen to our other episode with Dr. Jonas on whole person care: https://bit.ly/3Dp3gBn Explore the Healing Work

REPLAY: Mountains of Modules: Reducing Mandatory Training Burden for Physicians

Dec 25 2024 20 mins  
Dr. Linda Brubaker, Director of Physician Wellness at University of California San Diego, and Dr. Nicole Goldhaber, Surgical Resident at University of California San Diego, share how they’ve worked to reduce unnecessary mandatory training burden at their organization. Read Mountains of Modules: Assessment and Redesign of Online Mandatory Training to Promote Physician Wellness a

The Impact of Team-Based Ordering Workflows

Dec 18 2024 37 mins  
Nate Apathy, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Policy & Management at The University of Maryland School of Public Health in College Park and Affiliated Research Scientist at the Regenstrief Institute shares insights about the impact of team-based ordering workflows on time-savings, patient volume, and more. Explore the Debunking Regulatory Myths Series: https://bit.ly/3MIIVsx Ex

Real PTO for Physicians: Reducing Barriers to Taking Time Off

Dec 11 2024 28 mins  
Dr. Diane Shannon, primary care physician, physician coach, and burnout consultant, shares strategies for removing barriers that prevent physicians from taking time off. She also shares organizational strategies for changing a culture of constant accessibility, providing adequate clinical coverage, and considering compensation plans that reflect time off. Explore the “Real PTO