AAMA Podcast

American Association of Medical Assistants

Welcome to the American Association of Medial Assistants' Podcast! In each episode, we will explore the various aspects of medical assisting, from essential skills and qualities that make a great medical assistant to the latest advancements and legal victories for the profession. We will interview subject matter experts, discuss real-life scenarios, and share practical tips to help you navigate the challenges and triumphs of the medical assisting profession.

Episodes

  1. APR 4

    Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiatives, Collaboratives, and Support Groups

    Celebrating the conclusion of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we sit down with John Kennedy, MD, president of the AMGA Foundation and chief medical officer of AMGA, and Trevor Maxwell, founder and CEO of Man Up to Cancer. Dr. Kennedy discusses his work with the NCCRT collaborative and its goal to increase colorectal cancer screening rates, and Maxwell shares his story as both a colorectal cancer patient and founder of a nationwide support group for men undergoing cancer treatment of all types. American Medical Group Association (AMGA): With more than 400 member health systems and medical groups, AMGA serves as a trusted network and resource for best practices and solutions to create thriving physician enterprises. The AMGA Foundation brings together medical groups, integrated health systems, providers, industry partners, and patients to tackle the nation’s most pressing public health challenges. Links: Website AMGA Foundation CRC Screening Best Practices Learning Collaborative Man Up to Cancer: Man Up to Cancer is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping men avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. They offer peer-to-peer support, an annual retreat, a chemo backpack program, and local chapters—all geared toward improving the quality of life of their members and changing the way men go through cancer.  Links: Website Man Up to Cancer Podcast Chemo Backpack Program National Colorectal Cancer Round Table: An AAMA partner, the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (ACS NCCRT), established by the ACS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 1997, is a national coalition of invited individuals along with public, private, and voluntary organizations. Links: Website 2025 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Webcast

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Welcome to the American Association of Medial Assistants' Podcast! In each episode, we will explore the various aspects of medical assisting, from essential skills and qualities that make a great medical assistant to the latest advancements and legal victories for the profession. We will interview subject matter experts, discuss real-life scenarios, and share practical tips to help you navigate the challenges and triumphs of the medical assisting profession.

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