American Medical News on XM Radio Channel 160

American Medical News content is now available on a weekly-updated news program on XM Satellite Radio.

About the program

"American Medical News on ReachMD" is a 15-minute radio program drawn from the pages of American Medical News. The segments include interviews with physicians and newsmakers affecting doctors' practice life.

The program appears on a 24-hour-a-day physicians' radio channel operated by Northbrook, Ill.-based ReachMD. The "American Medical News on ReachMD" program premiered March 26, 2007 (See our announcement).

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Program schedule

"American Medical News on ReachMD" airs once every six hours. There are four opportunities a day, or 28 a week, to listen.

Here are the scheduled broadcast times:

Monday: 6:30am, 12:30pm, 6:30pm, 12:30am
Tuesday: 10:30am, 4:30pm, 10:30pm, 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am, 2:30pm, 8:30pm, 2:30am
Thursday: 6:30am, 12:30pm, 6:30pm, 12:30am
Friday: 10:30am, 4:30pm, 10:30pm, 4:30am
Saturday: 8:30am, 2:30pm, 8:30pm, 2:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 1:30pm, 7:30pm, 1:30am

All times are EST/PST. Programs premiere Tuesday mornings at 10:30 and repeat until the last airing Monday night.

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ReachMD

ReachMD, the Channel for Medical Professionals, is the nation's first XM radio station dedicated to health care practitioners. The channel's programming is designed to bring news, editorial and clinical discussion in short 15-minute segments to accommodate the needs of physicians and other health professionals.

ReachMD broadcasts are carried by XM Satellite Radio, the nation’s leading satellite radio service. ReachMD also offers short-format CME and CE programs on demand via cell phone.

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Listen now online

You can also listen to our programs by clicking on the links below, or by downloading them to your computer, iPod or MP3 player.

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Listeners who are registered with ReachMD can also view the latest schedule and program details on the channel's weekly schedule.

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Help for listeners

How do I get the radio broadcast?  Listeners with an XM receiver and a paid XM subscription can tune in to Channel 160.

Can I get it on my regular, old-fashioned radio?  No. XM requires an XM receiver. These devices are widely available.

Can I get the program listings without subscribing to XM?  Yes. Free registration at ReachMD lets you access full program listings.

Does each program include an entire issue of American Medical News?  No. The top stories of the week are selected and condensed for a 15-minute radio program.

Does the same program repeat throughout the week?  Yes. The 10:30 am show on Tuesday is the premiere of the newest program, which repeats at four convenient times daily until the following Monday evening. See the program schedule above.

Can I get this on my cell phone?  No. ReachMD offers short-format CME and CE programs via phone. However, the American Medical News program is not available in this format.

How do I listen to the program here at the site?  You can either click on the link to play, or save the file (right-click and choose Save target as) for future use on your local device. When you click on the link (or double-click a saved file), your preferred media player should launch.

Do I have to be an American Medical News subscriber or AMA member to hear the broadcast online?  No. However, the program is designed for physicians and other health professionals.

I don't have a media player, or can't get it to work...  MP3 files can easily be played, on either Windows or Mac OS systems, using QuickTime. This media player is available free at QuickTime.com (download the free player, not the paid service).

My player launches but there is no sound...  You may need to adjust your volume controls. You should check the controls for both the computer's speakers and the media player itself.

I have other questions or problems...  If your question is about your XM device or subscription, please contact the manufacturer or service provider. If it is about ReachMD, please see their contact page.

If your question is about the MP3 files available here at amednews.com, or if you have comments or suggestions regarding this service, please contact our tech staff.

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