This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Juan Pablo Arab, a transplant hepatologist and director of alcohol science with the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease at VCU Health. This conversation covers liver health, insights gleaned from recent research into U.S. liver disease prevalence, the impact of early screening and targeted intervention, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Juan Pablo Arab

In this episode from Accelerate with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly, we talk with Dr. Emily Rose about the management of bronchiolitis in the pediatric patient. She was also featured on the podcast from PEM Assembly in 2019 as well. 

Tackling Pediatric Bronchiolitis with Dr. Emily Rose - PEM25

In this episode, we review the 2024 elections and what they may mean for the balance of power and future elections. We chat with DC insider, Nathan Gonzales from Inside Politics, about the results, trends, and outlooks.

A Dive Inside Politics and the 2024 Elections with Nathan Gonzales

We bring more content from ACEP LAC with a discussion on shifting interpretations of EMTALA that may further blur the lines with the MSE and definition of fulfilling the EMTALA mandate. These changes may increase risk the physicians and potentially impact autonomy. 

EMTALA and Emerging Threats to Physician Autonomy with Drs. Ricky Dhaliwal and Nicholas Steinour

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Deb Fletcher about ongoing battles against independent practice of non-physicians in emergency medicine. We also talk about some of the evolution and changing tactics being utilized. The key take home is that NPs and PAs play an important role in our system as a part of the physician led team. 

Resources:

Hattiesburg Study
www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=33&docid=27553

ACEP
https://www.acep.org/state-advocacy/state-advocacy-overview/combat-scope-of-practice-expansion

The Whack-A-Mole of Scope Expansion Legislation with Dr. Deb Fletcher

In this panel from LAC, we talk about some of the steps and advocacy efforts to improve ED and hospital overcrowding. 

No Room in the Inn: Addressing Boarding on the Federal Level

Riding high off The Ohio State football national championship, Dr. Jim Neuenschwander joins us in the #17 Chris Olave OSU football jersey with an appearance of the fight song near the end, talking about "situation rooms" and the use of case based group think learning for EM advancement. 

The Situation Room(s) with Dr. James "Big Jim" Neuenschwander

Are you a fan of The PITT or medical shows? Then you will love this episode of the podcast in preparation for ACEP25 in Salt Lake City. With talk with co-executive producer, Dr. Joe Sachs, and medical expert and writer, Dr. Mel Herbert, about The PITT. We discuss what it got right, the 3(+1) things it got wrong, and some behind the camera discussion on making the show happen.

Life in The PITT at ACEP25 with Dr. Mel Herbert and Dr. Joe Sachs

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Peter DeBlieux about the management of COPD and a tool to help EM docs get the patients where they need to be. 

Blue Bloating and Pink Puffing with the COPD Decision Tool - Dr. Peter DeBlieux

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Chris Davlantes about the evolution of blood tests to detect and risk stratify traumatic brain injuries. Over the last few years, we have seen tests emerge, but now have access to POC technology that may assist emergency physicians and others to get patients the care they need and avoid unnecessary imaging if possible. 

This episode was supported by Abbott Point of Care. 

The Evolution and Emergence of TBI Biomarkers with Dr. Chris Davlantes

ACEP Frontline, hosted by Dr. Ryan Stanton, features in-depth conversations on the hottest topics in emergency medicine and critical care.

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