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
2025
2025
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
AAPM Member Focus: Dr. James Babington, pain medicine physician and Policy Committee Chair, highlights patient-centered care, policy leadership, and awards. Continue Reading
AAPM advances cancer survivors pain care via MedCentral collaboration and video roundtables; features PainConnect 2026 Cancer Pain Workshop for clinicians Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
AAPM November Member Focus: Dr. Gemayel Lee, MD, board-certified anesthesiologist and pain specialist, champions multidisciplinary, patient-centered care. Continue Reading
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
Pain Matters Ep.38: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline — a patient advocate’s perspective; patient-centered care and nonpharmacologic therapies for clinicians. Continue Reading
October Member Focus: AAPM spotlights Dr. Lisa Luciani, pharmacist in pain management and substance use disorders, highlighting multidisciplinary patient care. Continue Reading