The Shift Report

AI, big data, EHRs – where are we now and where are we headed? In this installment of the Shift Report Jon Handler looks back at his experience in emergency medicine from his work as an informaticist, before that term was really even known. He helps us focus on how to use rapidly changing technology to improve patient care and to even help ourselves. 

In this edition of The Shift Report, we welcome Dr. Adam Goodcoff, a leading voice in healthcare provider influencer marketing. With over 2 million followers on social media (@seethemedlife) Dr. Goodcoff has mastered the use of social media as a tool for education. You can also find him as CEO of MedFluencers ( medfluencers.com) where his growing team provides clients with Medical Influencer Marke...

Are you interested in: A fascinating story of a high-stakes resuscitation after the sudden presentation of a rare disease A patient’s perspective on a near-death experience and on the stresses faced by the medical team charged with saving her Learning about and following someone who has turned this medical journey into very public advocacy for good If so, catch this episode of The Shift Report. Ta...

In this episode of EMcentric Shift Report we get to spend some time with Dr. James Phillips of Washington, DC.  While pursuing a career in academic emergency medicine, he has carved out an important niche in disaster management. He is a well-known authority on disasters large and small, and has been a frequent presence on CNN. He shares with us lessons learned from COVID-19, what he sees next on t...

EMcentric welcomes Dr. Patrick O’Malley for this episode of The Shift Report. He shares his insights on his work focused on laceration and related education, along with providing a very open and honest recounting of his journey to find personal and professional wellness. You can find and connect with  Patrick O’Malley  on LinkedIn.  He also encourages you to reach out to  Rob Orman , whose guidanc...

In this installment of The Shift Report we speak with Elsa Arend. As do many women in our profession, she experienced burnout in hers after working in high-stress marketing for Fortune 500 companies.  Through hard work and coaching assistance she brought her life back into balance. Now she coaches professional women going through their own burnout, including more than a few successful women in med...

In this special edition of The Shift Report our guest is Dr. Ally Bloom.  She speaks with us about an important issue now in the news – ketamine for treatment of depression. She and two other female emergency physician entrepreneurs have opened  Capitol Ketamine and Wellness  in Washington, DC. She shares lessons from starting a new business, as well as important reminders about safe and effective...

Dr. Liz Clayborne speaks with Shift Report about solving a common clinical problem – nosebleeds – by inventing a unique device – Nasaclip. With early support, hard work, and smarts, she has taken Nasaclip from a good idea to a growing company with a strong future. She shares with us her lessons learned, including the unique challenges women of color face in starting and funding a new business.  Sh...

Dr. Eric Ossmann joins us on Shift Report to discuss a problem many of us and many of our patients face. How do we plan for medical needs when traveling, and what do we do if we get sick or injured during international travel? Beyond his extensive experience in emergency medicine, he and his colleagues have a unique business – Vigilint – that provides services to corporate and government clients w...

In this important segment of the EMcentric Shift Report, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Riva Kamat. While practicing as a pediatric hospitalist in Northern Virginia, she has also found an important niche – wellness and physician coaching. As CEO of Lotus Clinical Well-Being, she provides important services to individuals and groups aimed at developing resilience, building confidence, an...

Our guest for this installment of the EMcentric Shift Report is Dr. John Jones of Virginia. Having practiced for years in a busy suburban environment, he has most recently been President of the democratic group VEMA – Virginia Emergency Medicine Associates. He speaks with us about what he has learned managing an emergency medicine group in an increasingly challenging environment, and provides advi...

In this installment of the EMcentric Shift Report, we speak with Dr. Gita Pensa of Rhode Island. Besides being a talented emergency physician, she has now turned her negative experiences with a malpractice case into a positive story and now a thriving business focused on helping physicians who have been sued deal with the uncertainty and emotional turmoil that accompany litigation. You can find he...