Healthcare Musings
This is the official podcast of Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD, a NY Times-featured Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, Author, and Healthcare Executive. Healthcare Musings discusses healthcare delivery and healthcare policy, including the effects of artificial intelligence on the medical field.
This is the official podcast of Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD, a NY Times-featured Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, Author, and Healthcare Executive. Healthcare Musings discusses healthcare delivery and healthcare policy, including the effects of artificial intelligence on the medical field.
Episodes

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.

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis - What’s the Evidence?
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
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

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
WTF, CMS?
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
CMS has proposed another cut in physician reimbursement. Really? 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

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Nursing Chalk Talk
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Dr. Hassaballa discusses a devastating case of toxic shock syndrome, and its pathology and pathophysiology. 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

Monday Jun 24, 2024
Documentation and Litigation
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
In this latest lecture in his ICU Lecture series, Dr. Hassaballa delves into the contentious realm of litigation and how to mitigate its specter. 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

Monday Jun 17, 2024
Nights in the ICU - Part 4
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
In Part 4 of his series "Nights in the ICU," Dr. Hassaballa discusses acute stroke, blood pressure management, SATs, and what a true crystalloid bolus is. 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





