Healthcare Musings
This is the official podcast of Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD, a NY Times-featured Pulmonary and Critical Care physician with decades of experience in the field of Medicine and Critical Care. Healthcare Musings discusses important issues in Critical Care, Healthcare, and Medicine, and Dr. Hassaballa also interviews Great Minds in Medicine.
Episodes
3 days ago
Raising Awareness of Physician Suicide
3 days ago
3 days ago
September 17 is Physician Suicide Awareness Day. I’ve seen the face of physician suicide, and it is devastating.
4 days ago
Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Bessler
4 days ago
4 days ago
Dr. Rob Bessler, CEO of Honest Health and Founder of Sound Physicians, talks with Dr. Hassaballa about where healthcare in America needs to go.
7 days ago
Sepsis Beware
7 days ago
7 days ago
In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa remind us to always be on the lookout for sepsis, which can manifest as a variety of conditions.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Get Your Living Will Done Today
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the utmost importance of having advanced directives in place now, when you’re healthy and of sound mind.
Living Will Link: https://www.legalzoom.com/marketing/estate-planning/living-will
Healthcare Power of Attorney: https://legaltemplates.net/form/lt/medical-power-of-attorney/
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Zipper
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
With the continuing decrease in physician reimbursement from CMS, Dr. Hassaballa has a conversation with Dr. Rob Zipper, CMO of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians.
Links mentioned in episode:
Dartmouth Atlas: https://data.dartmouthatlas.org/
Documentation Rules: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2023-e-m-descriptors-guidelines.pdf
CPT: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-new-2023-cpt-code-set-includes-burden-reducing-revisions
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Journal Club: Preoxygenation Prior To Intubation
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Dr. Hassaballa discusses a recent study about using noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation prior to intubation.
Study link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2313680
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
My Advice For Those Starting Medical School
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Dr. Hassaballa shares advice for those students starting medical school.
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Reflections on the Olympic Games
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games enter their final week, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how wonderful it is to watch.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
The Battle Against An Ignoble Death
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Just as important as battling critical illness, the battle against an ignoble death is crucial in the ICU. Dr. Hassaballa reflects.
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
The Battles I Wage In The ICU
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
As an Intensivist, I wage multiple battles in the ICU. In this latest episode, I reflect on what those battles are.