Healthcare Musings

The ”30 Day Readmission” Denial

In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the most frustrating denial he deals with: the "30 Day Readmission" denial. It is purported to be similar to that by CMS, but this is totally false. Reference: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/prospective-payment-systems/acute-inpatient-pps/hospital-readmissions-reduction-program-hrrp 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

What is the Two-Midnight Rule?

Starting in 2024, Medicare Advantage plans must follow the Two-Midnight Rule. So, it behooves all clinicians to know that this rule is and document appropriately against it. Reference: https://www.beckerspayer.com/policy-updates/the-2-midnight-rule-and-medicare-advantage-6-things-to-know.html#:~:text=Under%20the%20final%20rule%2C%20an,necessary%20(case%2Dby%2Dcase 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

We Get Shafted Here With Our Food

Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how it is too bad that food here in the United States is so much more processed than overseas. 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

If I Ever ”Found God on the Corner of First and Amistad”

Dr. Hassaballa speaks about what would have happened if he "found God on the corner of First and Amistad." It would have been so different than the interaction in the song, 'You Found Me," by The Fray. "You Found Me" by The Fray: https://youtu.be/jFg_8u87zT0?si=YByRDT0TuLGeT9jV“Footprints in the Sand”: https://www.umass.edu/rso/acf/Story/Footprints.htm 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

When My Daughter Became ”Weightless,” I Became the ”Owner of a Broken Heart”

In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over two of the songs God used to save his life: "Weightless," by Natasha Bedingfield - https://youtu.be/AUxLeytLHVk?si=tYGTD8xv_JrNa2Zi"Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes - https://youtu.be/SVOuYquXuuc?si=HxThkSSgOaQFQC35 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

Why December is Such a Tough Month

December is a difficult month for me and my family. This is because in December, on the 30th to be exact, our eldest daughter was born in 1996. And she passed away after a brutal battle with lymphoma in June of 2009.And to help me deal with the grief - and honor her memory - I am planning to post a number of podcast episodes talking about the songs that God used to save my life. 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

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Is There a Doctor on the Plane?” - Lessons Learned

I had to tend to a sick fellow passenger recently while traveling on a plane. This incident taught me some valuable lessons. 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

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Is There a Doctor on the Plane?”

Someone was ill on my flight back home from a work trip, and I recount the experience…and gratitude for being able to help. 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

Dr. Hassaballa is a Guest on ”Crossing the Chasm” Podcast

The original episode is here: https://soundphysicians.com/podcast-episode/?podcast_id=8173&track_id=1678458171Check out the "Crossing the Chasm" podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-chasm-with-dr-greg-johnson/id1676682379Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uPp1Ridfcrwpa7qgjm3St?si=ABbuo0x_SIyK5lcnF06qcQSound Physicians: https://soundphysicians.com/podcast/crossing-the-chasm/ 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

Get the F@&^ Out - Part 2

It is absolutely possible to thoroughly document your patient encounter AND get out on time and go home. It is NOT mutually exclusive. 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