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July 31, 2024

The Battle Against An Ignoble Death

Just as important as battling critical illness, the battle against an ignoble death is crucial in the ICU. Dr. Hassaballa reflects.

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July 25, 2024

The Battles I Wage In The ICU

As an Intensivist, I wage multiple battles in the ICU. In this latest episode, I reflect on what those battles are.

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July 17, 2024

Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis - What’s the Evidence?

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...

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July 12, 2024

WTF, CMS?

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

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July 3, 2024

Nursing Chalk Talk

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, v...

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June 24, 2024

Documentation and Litigation

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 subscrib...

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June 17, 2024

Nights in the ICU - Part 4

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...

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June 14, 2024

An ICU Doctor Reflects On Father’s Day

Dr. Hassaballa reflects on what it means to be an ICU Doctor and a father. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.c...

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June 10, 2024

Cicadapocolypse 2024 and Human Disgust

In this video episode of Healthcare Musings, Dr. Hassaballa shares how he is totally grossed out by cicadas and then reflects over the biology of human disgust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

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June 7, 2024

A Tribute to Bayan

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 …

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June 3, 2024

Journal Club: Adverse Events From The Covid Vaccine

In this latest installment of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discussed a large study of COVID vaccines and adverse events of special interest. Study link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X24001270 This...

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May 28, 2024

”The Job Picks the Person”

Continuing my series for Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month, I have a conversation with my colleague, partner, and friend about why we chose Critical Care Medicine. This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

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May 20, 2024

Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month: A Conversation I Had W…

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 ot...

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May 13, 2024

Towards Patient and Family Centered Care

Dr. Hassaballa interviews patient experience executive and patient advocate Dominic Kayatta about a negative experience of a family whose loved one died in the ICU. The patient's family gave us permission to share this story,...

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May 7, 2024

There is No ”Care” in Healthcare Without Nurses

Dr. Hassaballa expresses his appreciation and gratitude to Nurses everywhere. Happy Nurses Week 2024! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit h...

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May 6, 2024

ICU Nights - Part 3

In this third installment of his lecture series on nights in the ICU, Dr. Hassaballa discussed arrhythmias and abnormal laboratory studies at night. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

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May 1, 2024

Never Take People’s Trust For Granted

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/28182...

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April 25, 2024

In Defense of the Noncompete Clause

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 …

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April 22, 2024

Don’t Skimp on Your Sleep

A new Gallup poll , published April 19, 2024, shows that more Americans feel they do not get enough sleep each night. In this latest episode, Dr. Hassaballa - a Board-certified Sleep Medicine Specialist - discusses why this i...

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April 18, 2024

Journal Club: Physician Empathy and Chronic Low Back Pain

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 c...

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April 8, 2024

From the Appeals Desk: Acute Respiratory Failure

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 pu...

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April 1, 2024

Getting a Job Part 4 - The Employment Agreement

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 t...

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March 25, 2024

Getting a Job Part 3: The Employed Model with Productivity Incentives

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 i...

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March 18, 2024

Cybersecurity in Healthcare: A Conversation with Matt Knox

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 wou...

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