Episodes
Why I Stopped Drinking Diet Coke
In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa talks about why he stopped drinking Diet Coke. And no...it has nothing do with cancer. Links: WHO Statement on aspartame: https://www.who.int/news/item/14-07-2023-aspartame-hazard-and-risk-asse...
From the Appeals Desk: Prior Authorization Denials
Insurance company denials are terribly frustrating. There are a number of causes, and in this series, we will explore the types of denials and what we can do to mitigate them. Resources: "From the Appeals Desk": https://healt...
Extubation With T-Piece: When and Why
Sometimes, "minimal vent settings" is not sufficient to truly test spontaneous breathing in a ventilated patient. In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses why that is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t...
Just like the Airline Industry, Safety Has to be Nonnegotiable in Hea…
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 tr...
Lectures from the ICU: Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
Dr. Hassaballa discusses hypoxic respiratory failure and oxygen delivery and why he doesn't care about pO2. Read more about oxygen delivery here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/essential-equations-for-anaesthesia/ox...
Lecture from the ICU: Sepsis
In this episode of Healthcare Musings podcast, we discuss sepsis: its definition and principles of management. Relevant References: Sepsis 3 Definition: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2492881 Surviving Seps...
Lecture Series: Mechanical Ventilation
This lecture is about the basics of mechanical ventilation, given in the ICU on August 9, 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthc...
The Unsustainable Math of Medicare Physician Payment Cuts
CMS is proposing another 3.34% cut in physician payments, on top of what has already been cut. The math is simply unsustainable. It is not about "greedy doctors." It is about the financial viability of medical practices. Dr. ...