5-Minute Clinical Update and Grand Rounds with Dr. Thomas McGinn

Grand Rounds/Clinical Update to discuss physician and APP well-being with special guest Diane Thompson, MD, from Centura Health who will share her experiences with their well-being program, "Physician and APP Well-being: Stressors, Strengths and Solutions." Following the presentation, we will reflect on the well-being activities ongoing throughout the Physician Enterprise. Learning Objec...

Key points to be covered: Health professionals are uniquely positioned to help bring members of our community into a greater state of readiness to participate in climate solutions. Of all global health care greenhouse gas emissions, the U.S. health care system contributes about 27%, which is more than the health care system of any other nation. Organizations like CommonSpirit Health have the poten...

In this episode, the third in our health policy series, Dr. McGinn is joined by health services researcher and thought leader Dr. Peter Cram for a wide-ranging discussion on the issue of readmissions as a quality metric, including looking at the complexity of the measure through the lens of: - Practicing Clinicians - Department Chairs and CMOs - Health systems, including research findings and inte...

Topic: Second episode focused on policy and impact on patient care. Today's focus is Medicare Advantage, including a primer on what it is, how it works, and CommonSpirit Health's approach including how we're growing in medicare advantage and value-based lives and how we're engaging in comprehensive, proactive care through initiatives like annual wellness visits. Also discussed...

Topics Covered: Review the story behind this improvement initiative, focused on identifying the latest guidelines on diagnosis of CKD, the roadmap of improvement, stakeholders involved, and the challenges overcome by teamwork and collaboration across various teams. Acknowledge the needs of the community and the inequity addressed by this initiative. Share the community outreach efforts to ensure p...

Today is the first of several conversations about policy updates and their impacts on patient care. On this 5-minute check in, we cover two major issues: the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Medicaid Redetermination.  COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: implications for treatments/prescriptions, vaccines, and testing including coverage, cost, and availability.  Medicaid Redetermina...

Topic: Treatment of early stage lung cancer, including implications for how we treat lung cancer and standards for lung cancer screening Guest: Dr. Thomas Templin, Thoracic Surgeon, Chief of Surgery, St. Joseph Medical Center, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Article discussed: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa2212083 Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/bas...

Advances in the Diagnosis & Mgmt of Endometriosis Endometriosis affects 176 million women worldwide — around 10% of the population Discussion includes diagnosis and management of endometriosis, with a focus on recent clinical updates. Special Guests: John Coté, MD, OB/GYN, Assistant Professor, Creighton University Medical School Kelly Fairfield, PT, Pelvic Health Navigator, CHI Health Rehabili...

Mitigating Firearm Violence in Our Communities A conversation around gun safety and gun violence prevention and removing barriers to potentially challenging conversations. Guest Speakers: Shelly Schlenker, EVP and Chief Advocacy Officer Laura Krausa, System Director Advocacy Programs Katie Ryan, System Director, Grassroots Advocacy and NV Government Relations, CommonSpirit Health/Dignity Health St...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode, Dr. McGinn covers a new trial published in the NEJM looking at whether colonoscopies reduced cancer deaths and discusses the effectiveness of screening options for patients. Article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJM...   Guests:  Dr. Nick Jansson Ambulatory Quality and Population Health Medical Director, Interim AACMO for Primary Ca...

Key Insights/Content Covered: Initial approaches to management of obesity Review indications for weight loss surgery Review the FDA-approved medications for obesity Outline strategies for treatment of weight recidivism Special Guests: Layla Abushamat, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Yong Choi, MD, Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgeon, Bayl...

A new study looks at the benefit of using Paxlovid regardless of vaccination status Nirmatrelvir Plus Ritonavir for Early COVID-19 in a Large U.S. Health System https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M22-2141   The Federal Public Health Emergency ends on May 11. Here is a preview of what we need to know  White House statement: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SAP-H.R.-382-H.J...

The concept of behavioral economics or "nudging" and how nudging can help physicians and APPs adopt new evidence in a more rapid fashion. Guests:  Dr. Safiya Richardson, Assistant Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Dr. Ankita Sagar, System Vice President for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction, Physician Enterprise   Articles discussed: https://www.researchprotocols.or...

Featuring Rachel Bond, MD, FACC, Women's Heart Health System Director, Dignity Health, Arizona; Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine and Laurence Shields, MD, System Physician Vice President, Women and Infant Clinical Institute Key Insights/Content Covered: The intersection of maternal health and cardiovascular disease and how they impa...

Dr. Tom McGinn discusses the latest medical news about obesity with Dr. Layla Abushamat and Dr. Stephanie Sisley, both endocrinologists from Baylor College of Medicine.

In alignment with the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise will adopt an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia (ALH) and classical-type LCIS (cLCIS). Guest speakers: Peter Eby, MD, Chief of Breast Imaging Virginia Mason Medical Center Colleen O'Kelly...

Commemorating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Quadrademic Preview of Upcoming Episode Topics Obesity: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2022-060640/190443/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and?autologincheck=redirected  Nudges: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2798971  Paxlovid: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15se0l3Nk09J...

2022 CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise National Abstract Competition Winners  Abstract Title: Dedicated Atrial Fibrillation (AF clinics) can significantly reduce hospital admissions while improving clinical diagnosis and long-term management  Summary: Given the prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation, it remains an important factor in hospitalizations and readmissions. Studies have consistently s...

2022 CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise National Abstract Competition Winners Abstract Title: Improving the Transition into Adulthood Process for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Summary: Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their caregivers face additional challenges as patients transition into adulthood. This study evaluated the preferences of topics that caregive...

2022 CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise National Abstract Competition Winners Abstract Title: Is Open Left Thoraco-Abdominal Esophagectomy A Viable Option In The Era Of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy? Summary: Decisions about the best surgical approach and management of advanced cancer are complex for many reasons. Improving our understanding of the short-term outcomes and oncologic progno...

A look at the current RSV (and related viral illnesses affecting children) epidemic, including current and new developments. Guest speaker: Flor Muñoz, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, and Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX.

Genetic sequencing is one of the most rapidly growing areas of diagnostic medicine with uses in primary prevention and surveillance planning across cancers, cardiovascular disease, and more. The session will focus on how to utilize clinical genetic screening and testing as a modality to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care in the ambulatory care setting. Speakers: Jennifer Posey, MD, PhD,...

In this episode: 1) The current surge in RSV and influenza cases, including the latest viral activity numbers 2) The impact on children and older adults and what to tell parents with sick kids 3) Co-infections 4) Therapeutics 5) Antibiotic management 6) Wishes for a happy holidays and reminder to nominate for the PE Vision Awards Special guests: Dr. Renuga Vivikanandan, Infectious Disease expert,...

The session will focus on the comprehensive care workflow, including Artificial Intelligence workflow, software demonstration and how we interact as clinicians, as well as the patient flow/journey and how all aspects are synchronized. Our speaker will be Dr. Vishal B. Jani, System Stroke and Neuro-Intervention Medical Director, Associate Professor, Creighton University School of Medicine. Panelist...

Removal of Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Guest: Dr. Joan Delto, Assistant Professor of Urology at Creighton University Medical Center. Article:  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2204253?query=TOC&cid=NEJM%20eToc,%20August%2011,%202022%20DM1336611_NEJM_Subscriber&bid=1107521800 Other topics covered: Rise in RSV and New Maternal Vaccination Nominate for the 2023 PE Vision Awards