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 in general.
Recent Episodes
Journal Club: Long Term Oxygen Therapy
A recent study showed that you don’t need oxygen all day, every day. That’s welcome news for patients needing chronic oxygen.
Social Media For Doctors: A Conversation with Austan Lundeen
Marketing is literally in Austan Lundeen’s blood. So, I sat down with him to get tips on how to best use social media as a clinician.
Why We Vaccinate Against Measles
This highly contagious virus can absolutely kill children.
Journal Club: IV vs. IO in Cardiac Arrest
A study showed no difference between IV and IO access in cardiac arrest. Yet, I have some questions. Study link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2407616
Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Vivek Tirmal
Insurance companies will use obscure “Coding Clinics” articles to deny various DRGs. I asked appeal expert Dr. Vivek Tirmal of Sound Advisory Services all about this.
Beware the Potential Dangers of Cannabis
As cannabis use becomes more widespread, and more potent, clinicians need to be aware of its potential harms. NY Times article cited in show: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/us/cannabis-marijuana-risks-addiction.html?smid=...
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Recent Blog Posts
Why We Should Vaccinate Against Measles
Journal Club: IV vs IO Access in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
