Episodes
Oct. 11, 2021
Backgrounds And Futures With Nicholas Cozzi
In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Nicholas Cozzi about his path to and the future of medicine through the eyes of a young physician.
Oct. 4, 2021
That's Not Where That Belongs - Ectopic Pregnancy in the ED
In this week's episode, Dr. Blake Briggs joins us to discuss ectopic pregnancy in the ED. This is a high risk diagnosis and one that is not rare in EM.
Sept. 28, 2021
Boarders Everywhere- Approaches to the Growing Burden of Boarding in Emergency Medicine
Boarding has been a growing issue for years in emergency medicine and has been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic with its impact on volumes, staffing, and throughput. In this episode of The Frontline, we are joined by Dr. Ciara Barclay-Buchanan who discusses some of the approaches they have utilized to combat this growing challenge. https://www.emra.org/emresident/article/lit-review-boarding/
Sept. 20, 2021
Sickle Cell in the ED - Improving and Standardizing Care
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease. Learn more about improving and standardizing care for sickle patient visits in the emergency department as you listen to this frank discussion with Dr. Caroline Freiermuth.
Sept. 13, 2021
Future of MIPS Reporting – Navigating Through Uncharted Waters with CEDR
Since its inception in 2017, the Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program has included a plan to impose future harsh monetary penalties on many clinicians. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these penalties were delayed in 2020 & 2021 performance years. However, in the 2022 performance year, the MIPS program will likely resume with full implementation. The CEDR team can help your ED navigate to the best possible outcome, avoiding penalties, and potentially securing a financial bon...
Sept. 6, 2021
COVID Myth, Masks, and Misinformation Megacast with Dr. Howie Mell
In this "megacast" episode of ACEP Frontline, we combine the best of COVID myth busting and evidence on the virus, vaccine, masks, and take on some of the self proclaimed "experts". Listen, subscribe, and share!!! Some Ivermectin Data... Cochrane Review: https://rdcu.be/cxcFx https://ebm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/05/26/bmjebm-2021-111678 https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciab591/6310839
Aug. 30, 2021
Meet ACEP Now's New Medical Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Cedric Dark
In this week's episode, we talk with Dr. Cedric Dark about his new role as ACEP Now's Medical Editor-in-Chief. We discuss his previous experience and the future of the publication.
Aug. 23, 2021
Meet the Candidates: A Discussion with President-Elect Candidates, Dr. Aisha Terry & Dr. Chris Kang
This week's episode is a special, Meet the Candidates. We talk to Drs. Aisha Terry and Chris Kang about their views on the issues affecting EM docs today and in the future.
Aug. 16, 2021
Pediatric Strokes with Dr. Gerardi
Listen in to this week's episode with Dr. Michael Gerardi to learn more about Pediatric Strokes.
Aug. 10, 2021
The Mt. Vernon Breakdown of Dr. Dan Stock with Dr. Howie Mell
The Mt. Vernon School Board meeting featuring Dr. Dan Stock has gone viral. Unfortunately, much of the information is against the COVID evidence and research. In this episode of ACEP Frontline, we breakdown his claims and counter them with the evidence and facts.
Aug. 9, 2021
Low-Risk PE & DVT in the ED: ACEP's New POC Tool
Please join the conversation with Dr. Christopher Kabrhel as he discusses the development of the new point of care tools that will help identify patients diagnosed with Low-Risk PE & Low-Risk DVT. Listen as we engage in a discussion about evidence-based recommendations to guide the identification and outpatient treatment of these patient populations. Support for this episode was provided through an unrestricted grant from Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Aug. 4, 2021
Public Special of Myth Busting: COVID Edition with Howie Mell
SPECIAL COVID-19 MYTHBUSTING EDITION! Listen in to get the facts about what's real and what's not surround COVID-19 vaccines, variants, and more.
Aug. 2, 2021
Testing...1-2-3...Testing, The Evolution of Viral Respiratory Testing on the Front Lines of EM
Is it COVID-19, the flu, or something else? In this episode, Dr. Sean-Xavier Neath joins us to discuss the evolution of diagnostic testing for respiratory infections in the ED, through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. This episode is supported by BioMerieux.
July 26, 2021
Advocating Whistleblower and Due Process Protections- AZ Rep Amish Shah
Job protection and the ability to advocate for patients and our departments is a key tenant of emergency medicine(medicine in general). Unfortunately, many live in environments where raising concerns and speaking our are met with threats or actions regarding job security. We sit down with Arizona Representative and Emergency Physician, Dr. Amish Shah, to discuss his legislation with whistleblower and due process protections for physicians and healthcare professionals.
July 19, 2021
The Fight Against ED Violence
In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Christina Shenvi about violence in the ED.
July 13, 2021
COVID-19...20...21 and a Monoclonal Antibodies Update
Please join the conversation with Dr. Christopher Winckler as he discusses one of the new treatments for Covid-19 using monoclonal antibodies. Engage in the discussion of the new point of care tool, Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibody, and how it will help treat our patients in the ED. Support for this episode was provided through an unrestricted grant from Lilly USA
July 6, 2021
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - Team Dynamics in the ED
In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Randy Sorge about team dynamics in the ED. More than anywhere in the hospital, a functioning team is critical in the ED. Dr. Sorge gives us some tips and ideas about how to be the leader your ED needs each and every shift.
June 28, 2021
Risky Business- Minimizing Legal Risks on the Front Lines of Medicine
In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Matthew DeLaney about what we can do to minimize legal risk in our daily routines. Legal risks are an unavoidable cost of doing business, but we can take steps to minimize risk in certain areas of our practice.
June 21, 2021
SURPRISE!!! It's the No Surprises Act- The 4-1-1 from Dr. Brault
In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Andrea Brault about the late-2020 No Surprises Act. Dr. Brault talks us through what's in the bill, what's not, and what remains to be done.
June 14, 2021
Is Your Patient Altered?
Please join the conversation with Dr. Christopher Baugh and Dr. Arun B. Jesudian, as they discuss ACEP’s New emPOC tool, ALTERD, that helps Identify and treat patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy in the ED. Support for this episode was provided by funding from Salix Pharmaceuticals.
June 7, 2021
Just A Pain In The Neck...Or Is It More! Neck Pains We Can't Miss.
We talk with Dr. Blake Briggs about neck complaints that may suggest a more sinister diagnosis. Three dangerous conditions that may present as neck pain in EM. Recording from the Emerald Coast Conference in Destin, FL.
May 24, 2021
Are You Ready? - The Pediatric Readiness Project 2021
In this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill about the 2021 Pediatric Readiness Project. This project is a national quality improvement initiative to ensure that all EDs have the training and resources to provide effective pediatric care. Listen in to learn more about how you and your ED can participate!
May 10, 2021
House Call - Bringing EM to the Home with Remote Symptom Monitoring
In this week's episode, we talk to Drs. Emily Hayden and Stephen Dorner about their Remote Symptom Monitoring program. EDs aren't flexible, but technology can improve that. Listen in to hear about their experiences, lessons learned, and how you can implement in your shop!
May 3, 2021
Medical Clearance- Psych And EM On The Same Page?
In this week's episode, we talk to Drs. Tony Thrasher and Michael Repplinger about a new Emergency Medicine/Psychiatry Task Force designed to help physicians provide safe, efficient medical screenings of those in a mental health crisis.