In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over a flight delay on one of his work trips. It reminded him that compromising passenger safety for customer convenience is a nonstarter in the Airline industry. The same should be true with Medicine. Article about medical errors: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499956/ This is a public episode.…
The FDA approved the latest Covid booster, and the CDC recommends everyone get it. In this episode of the Healthcare Musings Podcast, Dr. Hassaballa shares his own thought process on whether to get the vaccine or not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with…
In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa recounts a case of a patient who died from sepsis in the ICU more than a decade ago, a case that has stayed with him ever since. Resources: https://www.sccm.org/SurvivingSepsisCampaign/Home This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with…
Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation, or SIMV, is an older ventilator setting that we do not use anymore. In this latest ICU Lecture, Dr. Hassaballa explains why it "only belongs in coffee." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
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…
Clinician burnout is a crisis, and it is something that needs to be addressed by everyone in leadership in healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa shares his advice about those who feel obligated to stay after their shift is done so they don't "dump" on their partners. Read more about…
In this latest lecture, Dr. Hassaballa goes over acid base disorders and how to recognize them, as well as mixed acid-base disorders and chronic compensation. 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 (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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 (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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 (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-by-case) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
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…
Dr. Hassaballa embarks on a new series of episodes on Healthcare Musings about getting a job. First things first: if they offer you an eye-popping salary, that's a red flag. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Part 2 of the "Getting a Job" series discusses the traditional private practice model. What is it? What are the pros and cons of this increasingly uncommon practice type? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,…
Dr. Hassaballa discusses the new COVID isolation guidelines and how they make total sense. CDC Link: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html 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 (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
In this new series on Healthcare Musings, we discuss important journal articles in the medical literature. In this first episode of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discusses this article about physician empathy and outcomes in chronic low back pain. Article link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2817441 CARE Measure: https://caremeasure.stir.ac.uk/ This is a public episode. If…
May is Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month. I kick off a series of conversations about why Critical Care with a group of Credentialing Specialists. 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 (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
Dr. Hassaballa gave this lecture to IM Residents about common problems they may face taking care of patients at night in the ICU. 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 (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
In this latest episode in the series, "From the Appeals Desk," Dr. Hassaballa discusses acute respiratory failure and how to protect yourself and mitigate against denials of this diagnosis by insurance companies. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…
This is part 2 of Dr. Hassaballa's lecture on common issues in the ICU at night. And it ends like it started: DON'T PANIC. 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 (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
I had a great conversation with Mr. Matt Knox, CIO of a major healthcare organization in the United States. We discussed cybersecurity and all things related to cyberattacks in healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Continuing our series on what every Resident and Fellow needs to know about getting a job. In this episode, we explore employed models with productivity bonus or even full productivity compensation and what that means. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers…
You have had your interview; you have looked at the practice location; you have met the leadership and potential future coworkers. You like what you see, and you decide to accept the offer of employment. This is an exciting time, and a very crucial part comes next: the "term sheet"…
The FTC has just issued a ruling banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts with some exceptions. I think there is much more nuance than the FTC Chair is making it out to be. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
A recent KFF poll indicated that 95% of people, across party lines, trust physicians for accurate health information. This must never be taken for granted. Link to poll: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2818265 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,…
Today, 15 years ago, my eldest daughter Bayan died after a brutal battle with cancer. And so, today, I wear pink at work in honor of her memory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…