
JAMA Network Open Conversations
A useful discussion of research recently published in JAMA Network Open, directly from the editors.
Latest episodes

Feb 21, 2025 • 17min
Algorithm-Based Palliative Care in Patients With Cancer
Interview with Ravi B. Parikh, MD, MPP, and Sandhya Mudumbi, MD, authors of Algorithm-Based Palliative Care in Patients With Cancer: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Algorithm-Based Palliative Care in Patients With Cancer

Jan 16, 2025 • 13min
Geriatrics-Focused vs Traditional Primary Care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Interview with Susan N. Hastings, MD, MHS, and Valerie A. Smith, DrPH, authors of Geriatrics-Focused vs Traditional Primary Care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Hosted by Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Geriatrics-Focused vs Traditional Primary Care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Dec 20, 2024 • 8min
β-Lactam and Patients With MSSA Infective Endocarditis
Interview with Baptiste Jean, MD, author of β-Lactam Inoculum Effect in Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: β-Lactam Inoculum Effect in Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis

Nov 14, 2024 • 11min
COVID-19 Incidence and Age Eligibility for Elementary School
Interview with Jennifer R. Head, PhD, MPH, author of COVID-19 Incidence and Age Eligibility for Elementary School. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: COVID-19 Incidence and Age Eligibility for Elementary School

Oct 16, 2024 • 13min
Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 and Offspring Neurodevelopment Through Age 24 Months
Interview with Eleni G. Jaswa, MD, MSc, MAS, and Marcelle I. Cedars, MD, authors of In Utero Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 and Offspring Neurodevelopment Through Age 24 Months. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: In Utero Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 and Offspring Neurodevelopment Through Age 24 Months

Sep 19, 2024 • 12min
A Continuing Education Intervention for Well-Being Among Health Care Workers
Interview with J. Bryan Sexton PhD, author of Well-Being Outcomes of Health Care Workers After a 5-Hour Continuing Education Intervention: The WELL-B Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Well-Being Outcomes of Health Care Workers After a 5-Hour Continuing Education Intervention

Aug 14, 2024 • 11min
State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Uptake Among Health Care Workers in the US
Interview with Charles Stoecker, PhD, and Yin Wang, MA, authors of State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Uptake Among Health Care Workers in the US. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Uptake Among Health Care Workers in the US

Jul 16, 2024 • 11min
Large Language Model–Based Responses to Patients’ In-Basket Messages
Interview with William R. Small, MD, MBA, and Adam Szerencsy, DO, authors of Large Language Model–Based Responses to Patients’ In-Basket Messages. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Large Language Model–Based Responses to Patients’ In-Basket Messages

Jun 24, 2024 • 11min
The Privilege of Being Editor-in-Chief
Interview with Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH, author of The Privilege of Being Editor-in-Chief, and Eli N. Perencevich, MD, MS. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: The Privilege of Being Editor-in-Chief

May 24, 2024 • 11min
Preterm and Early-Term Delivery After Heat Waves
Interview with Lyndsey A. Darrow, PhD, author of Preterm and Early-Term Delivery After Heat Waves in 50 US Metropolitan Areas. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Preterm and Early-Term Delivery After Heat Waves in 50 US Metropolitan Areas