Infectious Diseases

Host: Richard Elion, MD Sexual histories are a vital part of ensuring a patient’s well-being. Nonetheless, many providers are uncomfortable taking a sexual history for an individual who may be at increased risk for acquiring HIV. The ability to offer a preventative medication for HIV acquisition is a cornerstone for informed consent for sexual health. Join Dr. Richard Elion as he takes us through a patient-clinician dialogue demonstrating how to take a sexual history that is complete,

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCPGuest: Mira Irons, MD Guest: Shannon Curtis Following the approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine, mass-vaccination has made approving a vaccine difficult. How are the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control deciding on which vaccinations to authorize? Dr. Mira Irons and Shannon Curtis of the American Medical Association join Dr. Charles Turck to discuss authorization processes and recommendations for COVID-19

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Koryn Rubin With the widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is now offering flexibility for clinicians participating in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, MIPS. But what exactly does that flexibility entail? Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Koryn Rubin to discuss how this impacts healthcare professionals. Since the original date of this recording, CMS has extended the deadline for its