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Ep. 33 - Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 2]
Ep. 33 - Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 2]

Dr. Mark Wallace of UCSD joins hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA and Mustafa Broachwala, DO and pick up where they left off on their discussion regarding the nuanced world of medical cannabis, understanding medical applications, appropriate dosing strategies, and advice for prescribing... Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2026


AAPM December 2025 President’s Message: Gratitude & Hope
AAPM December 2025 President’s Message: Gratitude & Hope

AAPM December 2025 President's Message: gratitude, patient stories, and a call to support PainConnect 2026 to advance compassionate, evidence-based pain care. Continue Reading

Date posted12/5/2025


Member Focus: Dr. James Babington – Pain Policy Leader
Member Focus: Dr. James Babington – Pain Policy Leader

AAPM Member Focus: Dr. James Babington, pain medicine physician and Policy Committee Chair, highlights patient-centered care, policy leadership, and awards. Continue Reading

Date posted12/5/2025


Pain Management in Cancer Survivors
Pain Management in Cancer Survivors

AAPM advances cancer survivors pain care via MedCentral collaboration and video roundtables; features PainConnect 2026 Cancer Pain Workshop for clinicians Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2025


Giving Tuesday 2025
Giving Tuesday 2025

Giving Tuesday 2025: Help fund PainConnect 2026 scholarships for pain medicine fellows and non-physician clinicians—invest in the next generation of pain leaders. Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2025


AAPM Call For Flash Talks 2026
AAPM Call For Flash Talks 2026

AAPM PainConnect 2026 Call for Flash Talks: submit under-5-minute talks from clinicians & researchers. Deadline Nov 17, 2025; finalists in Salt Lake City, March 5–8, 2026. Continue Reading

Date posted11/2/2025


November 2025 President’s Message
November 2025 President’s Message

AAPM advocates for patient access to peripheral nerve blocks for chronic pain; urging CMS to withdraw the LCD, with comments, patient stories, and a petition. Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2025


Ep. 37 - Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Children
Ep. 37 - Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Children

Ep. 37: Acetaminophen in pregnancy and children—debunking myths, no autism link per Swedish study; safe dosing, pediatric pain care, and opioid alternatives with Amber Borucki. Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2025


November Member Focus: Gemayel Lee
November Member Focus: Gemayel Lee

AAPM November Member Focus: Dr. Gemayel Lee, MD, board-certified anesthesiologist and pain specialist, champions multidisciplinary, patient-centered care. Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2025


Medicare Proposed Coverage Changes for Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Medicare Proposed Coverage Changes for Peripheral Nerve Blocks

AAPM outlines concerns over Medicare’s proposed LCD changes affecting peripheral nerve blocks and chronic pain procedures, including impacts on patient access and pain care. Continue Reading

Date posted10/15/2025


Ep. 38 - Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Patient Advocate’s Perspective
Ep. 38 - Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Patient Advocate’s Perspective

Pain Matters Ep.38: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline — a patient advocate’s perspective; patient-centered care and nonpharmacologic therapies for clinicians. Continue Reading

Date posted10/13/2025


October Member Focus: Lisa
October Member Focus: Lisa

October Member Focus: AAPM spotlights Dr. Lisa Luciani, pharmacist in pain management and substance use disorders, highlighting multidisciplinary patient care. Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2025