Healthcare Musings

Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Bessler

Dr. Rob Bessler, CEO of Honest Health and Founder of Sound Physicians, talks with Dr. Hassaballa about where healthcare in America needs to go. 

Sepsis Beware

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.

Get Your Living Will Done Today

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/

Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Zipper

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

Journal Club: Preoxygenation Prior To Intubation

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

My Advice For Those Starting Medical School

Dr. Hassaballa shares advice for those students starting medical school.
 

Reflections on the Olympic Games

As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games enter their final week, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how wonderful it is to watch.
 

The Battle Against An Ignoble Death

Just as important as battling critical illness, the battle against an ignoble death is crucial in the ICU. Dr. Hassaballa reflects.
 

The Battles I Wage In The ICU

As an Intensivist, I wage multiple battles in the ICU. In this latest episode, I reflect on what those battles are.
 

Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis - What’s the Evidence?

In this latest episode of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the latest evidence regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis. Article link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404245 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com