ACEP Frontline - Emergency Medicine

In this episode from the Independent Group Masterclass hosted by ACEP and EMBC, we talk with Dr. Gary Katz about his experience starting, maintaining, and managing a physician owned small group with multiple small rural hospitals in Ohio.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Keri Gardner from Accelerate25 about malpractice and litigation risk with some tips for emergency physicians on how to avoid this unfortunate reality of EM. You can also check out the video interview on the ACEP YouTube channel.

In this episode from PEM Assembly at Accelerate 25, we talk with conference organizer and Peds EM guru, Dr. Sean Fox, about the dreaded post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage presentations in the emergency department.

Non-accidental trauma is a difficult topic in EM and requires a level of suspicion and awareness for a diagnosis that is often unclear and often not the reason for the ED visit, yet we can make a difference. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Simone Lawson with steps that EPs can use to keep NAT on the differential and then wrap with some bonus material on critical care ultrasound for the pediatric EM patient.

In this episode, I take 20 minutes with Dr. Henry Pitzele about the importance of open minds, open ears, and understanding the realities of politics in emergency medicine.

Many don't associate emergency medicine with public health opportunities, but the emergency department is often the only access point for many in our society, especially those at higher risk. In this episode, we talk about the UK HCV screening and treatment program with Dr. Daniel Moore. Not only can this make a significant positive impact in your community, but could be a business strategy for your group/facility...making money while saving (more) money. https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/research/hcv https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34381848/ https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/hepatitis-c-screenings-show-benefits-patient-care

In this track, we talk with the Gilead FOCUS team and their effort to improve blood borne pathogen screening in the emergency department. https://www.gilead.com/responsibility/global-health-and-access/focus

In this episode from KACEP24, Dr. Gabe Kelen from the Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine talks about the issue, impact, and steps towards resolutions.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brigham Temple about the proper utilization and education of non-physician practitioners in the emergency department. It is still the physician led team and every emergency patient should have access to emergency physicians, but we discuss how that team integrates non-physician care to ensure patient access and quality.

In this episode from ACEP24 in Las Vegas, we talk about a group of physicians that chose to unionize after they felt all other avenues had been exhausted to address patient safety and workplace concerns. Unions won't be the solution for everyone or every situation, but it may be the only option is certain settings.

In this episode from ACEP24, we talk about efforts towards physician wellness and longevity.

Emergency Medicine lost a pioneer and great on November 26th when Dr. Greg Henry passed away. He was a true leader in the speciality and had a style that was all his own. In this episode, I talk with some of his close EM friends, Drs. Gillian Schmitz, Roya Caloia, Kurtis Mayz, and Rick Bukata about his history, personality, and legacy.

The NES story has been a tragic one that has left many physicians in very difficult and costly positions. In this episode, I talk with two former NES employees, with the signs, experience, and cautionary tales to other physicians.

In this episode, we talk about the airway in the middle...the moderate respiratory distress patient that is on the struggle bus, but not ready for definitive airway management.

What happens when insurance tries to police physicians and report them to the National Practitioner Database? We talk to a physician who experienced just that when Humana tried to police this Virginia EP. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/fulltext/2024/04000/insurance_corrective_action_poses_danger_to_ebm.2.aspx

In this episode, we talk with one of the pioneers in migraine medicine, Dr. David Sklar, and returning guest and Ohio State champion, Dr. James "Big Jim" Neuenschwander about headaches, migraines, evaluations, and the new ACEP POC tool to support physicians and staff in the ED.

In this segment, we talk with Dr. Anil Menon who is an emergency physician with NASA, currently training for upcoming missions. We talk with him about his life progression and what it potentially means for emergency physicians.

Colorado ACEP has their 3rd annual meeting coming up next week and we present a reimbursement primer with Dr. Jamie Dhaliwal and Dr. Jason Adler. We talk through what has changed, why it matters, and what you can do about it.

Imposter Syndrome is common among physicians and significant impact on our wellness and longevity. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amanda Dinsmore about her presentation at #ACEP24 and steps we can take to fight off the "imposter in the mirror".

In this episode as we approach the 2024 election, we talk with Dr. Nicholas Cozzi who worked with stakeholders throughout Chicago to plan for the DNC. Our discussion revolves around preparations, considerations, challenges, and how emergency medicine plays a key role in these high profile events.