ACEP Frontline - Emergency Medicine

In this episode, we talk with ACEP Past-President, Dr. Paul Kivela, about career fulfillment, resilience, and opportunities in and outside EM. We also talk about his adventures in speed golf. This is the Greg Henry Lecture from MEMA24 in Michigan.

The discussion of patient experience does not always bring a welcome or warm response, but in this episode, Dr. Nick Dyc discusses how you can win at it and advance your career/group.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Frank Peacock and Dr. Jame Neuenschwander about the current status of VTE, DVT, PE, and AFib management, as well as the approach to anticoagulation reversal. Great podcast on a common EM presentation and opportunities in EM. ACEP POC Tools - https://poctools.acep.org/ Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca

This episode features the new steps and CMS requirements on the "age friendly ED" initiative. We are joined by Dr. Biese who breaks down the new requirements and opportunities within EM.

In this special #ACEP24 primer, we talk with keynote opening speaker, Heather Mcgowan, about healthcare, workforce, efficiency, and wellness. We focus on the changes in generations, technology, and a look towards the future. ACEP24 Promo Code for Registration - A481646 https://heathermcgowan.com/

Fresh episode from #MEMA24 in Harbor Springs, MI, talking with Dr. Henry Moss, discussing whippit abuse and smoking cessation. Two topics, one podcast!

Here is a special education track from FCEP Symposium by the Sea in Miami Beach, FL. Great collection of speakers and educators discussing the business of emergency medicine with regard to documentation, billing, reimbursement, advocacy, and communication.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sean Michael, Regional Chief Medical Officer for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We discuss EMTALA as a tool for emergency departments and EM physicians to facilitate the management, acceptance, and transfer of behavioral health patients. We often see EMTALA as a barrier, but we discuss how it can be used to better serve your patients.

In this special episode of the podcast, we hear from Dr. Annalise Sorrentino with a 2024 PEM evidence update. This talk is geared towards ensuring all emergency physicians are ready when a pediatric patient presents to our ED.

Special episode of the podcast from Emerald Coast Conference and on the road(literally) with Dr. Gabor Kelen, talking boarding and capacity with some of the data and myths.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. William Weber about the management of allergic reactions in the emergency department. There are often "cocktails" that many order, but the key is still early epinephrine. We chat about the approach, timing, and disposition. Resources/Links - www.aaaai.org/Aaaai/media/Media-Library-PDFs/Professional%20Education/Podcasts/Anaphylaxis-2020-grade-document.pdf This episode supported by Genentech, a member of the Roche group.

In this episode of The Frontline, we have a special episode with the CDC discussing the most recent rendition of the opioid prescribing guidelines which focus on SUD prevention, pain management, and medication safety. I am joined by Dr. Kate Vlasica and Dr. Debbie Dowell. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2211040 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/rr/rr7103a1.htm

Interview from Emerald Coast Conference in Sandestin, FL, talking with Dr. John Proctor about emergency physician billing, reimbursement, and advocacy. The advocacy of ACEP and the RUC are key to maintaining a viable financial environment in EM.

In this episode recorded at the Emerald Coast Conference, we interview Dr. Jaron Raper about two of his topics that both involve the chest, a pulmonary embolism update and the managing LVAD issues in the community ED.

In this bonus episode, we get a pediatric emergency medicine evidence update with Dr. Annalise Sorrentino from Emerald Coast Conference 2024 in Sandestin, FL. PEM Assembly as part of Accelerate 2025 in Orlando! https://www.acep.org/accelerate/overview

In this episode from the Emerald Coast Conference in Sandestin FL, we talk with Dr. Sudave Mendiratta about the intersection of how homelessness and healthcare intersect.

In this episode, we have a special author series edition with emergency physician and medical director of the NFLPA, Dr. Thom Mayer, and his new book, "Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine". https://thommayermd.com/books

In this episode, we join Dr. Emily Dawson, helping us tackle some of the ductal dependent pathologies we may see in emergency medicine. This episode was recorded live at ICEP24 in Chicago. Presentation content... https://www.icep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/09-Peds-Cardiology-Dawson.pdf

In this edition of the podcast, we visit Chicago, Il for #ICEP24 at Northwestern University Medical Center. In this session, Dr. Lisa McQueen discusses "Two Truths and a Lie" regarding pediatric emergency medicine and the management in the community ED.

In this special episode of the podcast, we talk with the Chief Medical Officer for the National Disaster Medical System and Deputy Director of the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Michael Zanker. I am joined by Dr. Luke Wohlford and Sriram Venkatesan. We talk about Dr. Zanker's role in the disaster environment as a practicing emergency physician.

In this segment, we dive into some of the key ultrasound guided regional blocks for pain management in the emergency department. We join Dr. Chase Palisch from Vanderbilt University at TNCEP24 in Chattanooga.

In this episode, we join Dr. Leon Adelman at #LAC24 as we discuss the impacts and differences in employment categories and how being 1099 or W-2 may impact you in a number of ways.

The money of medicine is a difficult subject, but still integral to the successful access and application of healthcare. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tony Cirillo about the economics of medicine and how pressures move the needle.

In this session, I send out a topic that I put together for 2024 as part of my 3+ decades of experience in media.

We have another topic from TNCEP24 with Dr. Jordan Rupp discussing ED POCUS evaluation of the eye and posterior chamber.

We join Dr. Steven Haywood from TNCEP24 in Chattanooga with a discussion on non-invasive ventilations with the pearls andd pitfalls of airway management.

In this special edition, I talk with EMRA BOD member and Director of Education, Dr. Joe-Ann Moser about her reaction and breakdown of the 2024 EM match. Numbers rebounded, but what do they mean now and for the future.

In this episode, we get a 2024 update on the status of sepsis management in the emergency department with Dr. Chadd Kraus. This is a sore spot for many due to the metrics that have been in place. We talk about some of the changes and what they really mean.

In this episode from TNCEP24 in Chattanooga, Dr. Blake Briggs breaks down aortic dissection and discusses a rare occurrence but high impact diagnosis that impacts us in EM.

In this episode, we feature a talk from #VACEP24 in which Dr. Jason Adler presents an update on the 2023 documentation guideline updates and dives into some tips for proper documentation, billing, and opportunities to collect for the work that is done in EM.

Attended a fantastic meeting with Virginia ACEP at the Homestead and had time before heading out to talk with Dr. Todd Parker and Dr. Jason Adler about advocacy victories in Virginia and what it means for the rest of the country.

Back by popular demand and request, we visit once again with Dr. Leon Adelman with more information and an update on the consideration of unionization in emergency medicine. We chat about some of the movements since our last discussion and hit on some of the nuance that is much more complicated than a simple "go, no-go" decision.

In this episode, we talk about the evolution of head injuries, including evaluation, management, and clinical support tools through the ACEP Point of Care tools. This episode supported by Abbott Point of Care https://poctools.acep.org/POCTool/e612956d-c673-46eb-a1fb-f9fa831e67d2

In this episode, we feature one of the most popular sessions at ACEP23 with an interview featuring Dr. Matt Roginski as we discuss life threatening asthma presentation in EM.

We have a special episode in collaboration with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology discussing the management of OB emergencies in the ED. We are joined by Dr. Jenna White. Visit acog.org/obemergencies for the ED algorithms and data sources discussed during this podcast.

In this episode, we talk cosmetic medicine complications with Dr. Daniel McCollum. This was a very popular topic from ACEP23 in Philly.

With it cold and snowy/icy in much of the country, we take the "way back machine", this time, all of 7 months and revisit the Emerald Coast Conference in Sandestin, FL as we join Dr. Rami Khoury who discusses ED operations and tips to efficiency that can help the physicians, staff, and patients.

In this episode, we talk quality with Dr. Arjun Venkatesh. Specifically, we talk about the E-Qual program and how it plays an integral role with the return of MIPS and the development of patient and physician oriented metrics. To learn more about E-QUAL: https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/ To check out our new podcast, Qual-ED: https://soundcloud.com/qual-ed Reach out to the E-QUAL team at [email protected]

In this episode we talk with Dr. Jennifer Stevenson from #MEMA23 talking about her DEI Ramadan project with the goal to better understand, respect, engage, and support our colleagues and patients.

We release this one a little early because Christmas is on our typical release day, so enjoy the last release of 2023!!! We thank all of you for the support and interest. This year, we wrapped with over 600k downloads of The Frontline. In this episode, we dig into one of the hottest topics of 2023 with physician desires to regain control in the complex world of medicine. We talk about the consideration of unionization. We talk with Dr. Anna Yap about her efforts(with others) to unionize the residency programs at her institution and then dive in with Dr. Leon Adelman about the business of unions...who can fo it, who cannot, and some of the risk/benefit considerations. This is a long one for us, just over an hour, but one that we could have gone much longer with this important topic.

In this episode, we visit with Drs. Stark, Cozzi, and Pasichow after the release of "Practice Essentials" at ACEP23 in Philly. We talk about the uptake, popular items, and future growth. This program is a joint venture with EMRA and ACEP. https://www.acep.org/education/practice-essentials

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mark Curato about his new textbook, Urban Emergency Medicine, which focuses on the care and challenges of emergency medicine in the urban environment. https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Emergency-Medicine-Mark-Curato/dp/1009181564

In this episode, we turn to one of the business experts of EM, Dr. Leon Adelman as we dive into the recent bankruptcies of APP and Envision as well as recent changes within Sound. We also look at the ownership structure of USACS and look at some of the thoughts on future evolution as the business of EM continues to evolve.

Here is an episode we recorded at ACEP22. I forgot to post it, so it's still new content, just recorded in fall of 2022. Still great info with returning guest and ID go-to, Dr. David Pigott. He has been an ongoing resource through pandemics, epidemics, and bugs we pass around.

In this segment from MEMA23 in Michigan, we chat with 4th year resident, Dr. Emily Ager about a project to promote OUD risk mitigation with a naloxone leave behind program as well as efforts to engage those suffering from SUD.

We are now pulling in the most attended and popular sessions from ACEP23 and chatting about their topics here on "The Frontline". This episode is on some of the "can't miss" and/or common presentations rashes in our pediatric patients. I am joined by Dr. Emily Rose on the audio interview of a very visual topic...and the realities of recording from home.

In this episode, we chat once again with Dr. Jim Neuenschwander about anticoagulant reversal and when to pull the trigger on some of the big dollar agents. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca

In this episode, we chat with EM and EMS pioneer, Dr. Marvin Wayne. We talk about his history including his role in the Cook-Wayne Catheter, AED, and even airline cookies. Great stories from a great Emergency Physician.

In this episode, we chat with headache and migraine specialist, Dr. Merle Diamond about the management of migraines in the emergency department. A great deal has changed over the past two decades and now we have tools that are more effective and safer than what we used in the past. DiamondHeadache.com Supported by Eli Lilly and Company

In this #ACEP23 episode of the podcast from Philly, I talk with new EMRA President, Dr. Blake Denley about hot topics, job markets, the match, and his goals for the coming year.