Reflecting on a pivotal year in medicine through the lens of both a doctor and patient. The 180th president of the American Medical Association shares how his recent diagnosis and treatment for a brain tumor largely reshaped his perspective in a leadership role and helped deepen his commitment to patient safety and compassionate care. Dr. Bobby Mukkamala says patients deal with an evolving but fragmented health care system, especially as the rising use of artificial intelligence raises new questions from patients about trust, bias and liability. Mukkamala outlines how the AMA is affecting thoughtful AI policy, helping preserve access to telemedicine and reinforcing the doctor-patient relationship rather than complicating it.
Guest: Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, otolaryngologist and president of the American Medical Association
Ignorance can be bliss — except when it comes to your health and prescription drug costs. The senior vice president of CVS Caremark says if patients better understand their pharmacy benefits, they can pay less for their medications and subsequently make smarter health care decisions. Commonly overlooked benefits like lower-cost generics, 90-day fills and mail order medication can help save patients time and money. We explore the future of prescription affordability and easy tricks to help save on medications in the new year without compromising your health.
Guest: Joshua Friedel, Pharm.D. and senior vice president at CVS Caremark