GHAPPcast
This is the official podcast of The Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP), an association is dedicated to developing educational programs, providing professional advancement services, and assembling resources for—and guided by—advanced practice providers (APPs). Through our peer-to-peer network, we seek to support their integral role in the specialty healthcare community by providing the most relevant and timely information and communication for the treatment of their patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and chronic liver disease (CLD).
Episodes
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In this GHAPP FAQ Video Module, Christie Morrison, from Oshi Health and Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, explains how to discuss clinical remission with patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. She breaks down the different types of remission—clinical, biochemical, endoscopic, and steroid-free—and off...
In this episode of the GHAPP Podcast, Alison Krustapentus, NP-C and Christie Morrison, NP, join for an open discussion on mental and sexual health in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Together they explore the often-overlooked psychological and relational challenges that accompany chronic conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—covering strategies to normalize sensitive conversations, screen for anxiety and depressio...
Welcome to the first episode in our special cross-platform podcast collaboration on IMIDs and Obesity, shared across RhAPPcast, GHAPPcast, and Dermcast—the official podcasts of RhAPP, GHAPP, and SDPA. Hosted by Amanda Mixon, PA-C, President of RhAPP, this conversation titled “Obesity and IMIDs: Unpacking the Epidemic and Its Far-Reaching Impacts” explores one of the most under recognized yet clinically significant intersections in ...
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In this video, Amy Ladewski, PA-C, a physician assistant at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, shares expert insights on how to develop a personalized treatment plan for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Amy explains why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work, emphasizing the importance of reviewing each patient’s medical and psychosoc...
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In this podcast, Gabriella McCarty, NP, and Kimberly Orleck, PA-C, dive into the complexities of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and the wide range of therapies available to help patients. They discuss the importance of taking a thorough patient history to understand whether the primary symptom is constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, or overflow diarr...
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In this episode of GHAPPcast, the official podcast of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers, host Samantha Ramirez, NP-C is joined by Tracy Licari, PA-C to explore the rise of biomarker-based algorithms like GALAD in the surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). With more than 25 years of hepatology experience, Tracy shares insights on how comb...
In this educational discussion, Mikhail Alper, PA-C, from Fresno, California, highlights the critical role of biomarkers like fecal calprotectin and C-reactive protein (CRP) in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. He explains how these biomarkers provide objective measures of inflammation and treatment response—often revealing more than patient-reported symptoms alone. Michael...
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In this educational video, Alison Krustapentus, NP-C from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston discusses how to approach persistent inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She outlines a step-by-step process for confirming true disease activity using objective measures such as C-reactive protein (CRP), fecal calprotectin, cross-sectional i...
In this episode, nurse practitioners Chantil Jeffreys, FNP, from Gastro One in Memphis, and Tuesday Werner, DNP, from Mayo Clinic Arizona, explore the vital role of community resources in supporting patients living with chronic hepatitis B. Drawing on over four decades of combined experience in hepatology and transplant medicine, they discuss practical ways clinicians can help patients connect with local and national support system...
In this video, Amy Ladewski, PA-C, a physician assistant at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, shares her expertise on having focused and meaningful conversations with patients living with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and other neurogastromotility disorders. Amy emphasizes the importance of building rapport, using a patient-centered approach, and assessing not only bowel habits but also quality of life...
In this episode of the GHAPPcast, Patrick Horne, NP and Chris Lovell, CRNP discuss the critical role of biomarkers in hepatology and liver disease management. They explain what biomarkers are, how they are used in clinical practice to detect conditions such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and how they can measure treatment response. The conversation explores the rigorous biomarker development and validation process, beginning wi...
In this podcast episode, nurse practitioner Gabriella McCarty and physician assistant Kim Orleck share expert insights on IBS with constipation (IBS-C)—one of the most common yet misunderstood gastrointestinal conditions. They explain how the diagnostic approach has shifted from a “diagnosis of exclusion” to a positive diagnostic strategy supported by ACG and AGA guidelines and the Rome criteria. Together, they highlight the import...
In this video, physician assistant Kim Orleck of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, part of United Digestive, answers some of the most common questions about IBS medications and how to evaluate treatment success. Kim explains how clinical studies show bowel improvement—measured by complete spontaneous bowel movements—can often begin as early as one week, sometimes even within days, while abdominal pain relief typically takes 6–8 ...
In this episode, nurse practitioner Gabriella McCarty draws on over 26 years of GI, IBD, and hepatology experience to discuss irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and why patient education and shared decision-making are essential for better outcomes. Gabriella highlights how IBS-C can present with a variety of symptoms, including bloating, several days without a bowel movement, or even diarrhea caused by overflow cons...
Empowering patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) starts with education, communication, and long-term support. In this episode, nurse practitioner Sarah Dawkins, from Duke University Medical Center, and Alison Moe, PA-C, from Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, discuss the vital role Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play in the longitudinal care of PBC patients. From explaining prognosis, symptoms, and treatment expecta...
In this podcast, pharmacist Jeffrey Dunn and Dr. Ed Pezalla boil down how U.S. managed care really works—covering Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, the difference between self-insured vs. fully insured risk, and how PBMs and health plans split responsibilities across the pharmacy vs. medical benefit. You’ll learn why formularies, prior authorizations, step therapy, and utilization management exist, how to navigate them,...
In this clinical discussion on CHB, Scott Springer, PA-C, and Dawn Drazek, NP, explore real-world application of treatment guidelines, including the 2018 AASLD recommendations. They break down when to initiate therapy based on HBV DNA levels, ALT elevations, and HBeAg status, while also highlighting the importance of patient-centered care—especially in unique populations such as those who are pregnant, have chronic kidney disease, ...
Living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) often means facing daily challenges such as fatigue, itching (pruritus), sleep disruption, and the emotional impact of managing a chronic liver disease. In this GHAPP podcast, physician assistants Lindsay Yoder, PA-C and Melissa Franco, PA share real-world strategies for improving quality of life for patients with PBC. They discuss how to screen for and manage common symptoms like fatig...
Living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) often means navigating not only physical symptoms but also challenges with mental health, including depression, anxiety, fatigue, and cognitive “brain fog.” In this expert discussion, physician assistants Lindsay Yoder, PA-C, and Melissa Franco, PA, share real-world strategies for screening, addressing, and supporting the mental health needs of patients with PBC. They highlight how APPs...
In this episode of the GHAPPcast, the official podcast of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers, host Mikhail Alper, PA-C, sits down with Natalie Oliver, PA-C, a hepatology expert from Houston Methodist Hospital and Liver Specialists of Texas. Together, they explore the critical topic of biomarker validation in liver cancer, highlighting the role of the NCI Early Detection Research Network (EDRN) in setting st...
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