Episodes – Gastro Broadcast

Episode #88: CRNA Anesthesia Policy Impacts Patient Access in Private Practices | Lisa Mathew | Steven Klein | Wilmington GI

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Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Steven Klein of Wilmington Gastroenterology about how UnitedHealthcare’s recent 15% reimbursement reduction for anesthesia services provided by certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) could affect the way independent gastroenterology practices structure anesthesia services and maintain patient access to procedures such as colonoscopy.

Episode #87: New CRNA-Provided Anesthesia Policy Threatens Access to Care | Lisa Mathew | Dru Riddle

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Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dru Riddle, Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Clinical Education in the School of Nurse Anesthesia at Texas Christian University and a past president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, about the role certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) play in providing anesthesia for GI care.

Episode #86: Exploring Cybersecurity Risks & Readiness for Independent GI Practices | Fred Rosenberg | Chi Kapoor | KITC

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Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Chi Kapoor, founder and managing partner of KITC, a cybersecurity firm that works with healthcare organizations to protect sensitive data, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen resilience against digital threats.

Episode #85: From Watchful Waiting to Targeted Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus | Lisa Mathew | Caitlin Houghton

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Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Caitlin Houghton, a foregut surgeon at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. Dr. Houghton specializes in the management of GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus, focusing on identifying patients at highest risk for esophageal cancer and using advanced endoscopic techniques to personalize care.