Healthcare Musings

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 policy. Healthcare Musings Substack: http://healthcaremusings.substack.com

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Leadership, Compassion, and the Future of AI in Critical Care: My Appearance on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast

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Jan. 5, 2026

Leadership, Compassion, and the Future of AI in Critical Care: My App…

I was honored to be a guest on the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast. During the episode, I discussed how AI is transforming clinical care; the irreplaceable human elements of medicine; and the leadership values that guide my work....

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Dec. 30, 2025

The Soundtrack of My Grief: "You Are The Piece of Me I Wish I Didn't …

Ever since the death of my daughter on June 7, 2009, I have written and reflected on many things that remind me of her, including many popular songs. It is one of the ways the Lord saved my life after her death. Today, on her...

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Dec. 22, 2025

Can AI Chatbots Make End-of-Life Decisions?

Can an AI Chatbot version of you make an end-of-life decision if you cannot make it on your own? This possibility was brought up to me on a previous episode with Eiman Abdelmoneim . I was so intrigued by the possibility that ...

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Dec. 15, 2025

Metabolic Encephalopathy: Essential Guide to Accurate Documentation

Metabolic encephalopathy is a state of global cerebral dysfunction caused by systemic metabolic or toxic disturbances. Its presence raises the severity of illness of those patients afflicted with it, and it is a frequent deni...

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Dec. 8, 2025

The Sepsis Confusion: SIRS, SOFA, and CDI…Oh My!!!

There are two competing definitions of sepsis, called "Sepsis-2" and "Sepsis-3." They are vastly different, and it is causing enormous confusion with respect to diagnosing and coding for sepsis. I assembled a panel of experts...

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Dec. 1, 2025

Seeing Healthcare From 30,000 Feet: My Conversation with Scott Becker

Scott Becker, Founder and Publisher of Becker's Healthcare , has a unique perspective on the state of the healthcare system in the United States. So, I wanted to sit down with him and get his insights as well. He had amazing ...

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