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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This journal club review explores the 2025 focused recommendations for the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) developed by advanced practice providers (APPs) across the United States and published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. Brian Lam, PA-C, reviews the evolving role of APPs in MASH care, key epidemiology...
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Discover how Resmetirom is reshaping the treatment landscape for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in this expert-led medication review with HoChong Gilles, DNP. This short medication review breaks down the therapy’s mechanism of action, pivotal MAESTRO-NASH trial data, fibrosis and steatohepatitis endpoints, ideal patient selection (F...
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In this episode, Christina Hanson, NP, breaks down the key functional and prognostic differences between fibrosis stage F3 and F4, explaining how liver architecture, portal hypertension, and risk of decompensation shape patient outcomes. Learn how staging impacts mortality risk in MASLD/MASH, why accurate identification of advanced fibrosis is critical, and how managemen...
In this final episode of our RhAPP, MAPP, GHAPP, and SDPA crosscast series, expert APPs from dermatology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and obesity medicine break down the most important conversation of all—how to talk to patients about obesity and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). This discussion focuses on real-world communication strategies, reducing stigma, motivational interviewing, shared decision-making, and s...
In this cross-specialty episode of our RhAPP, GHAPP, MAPP and SDPA collaborative series, leading APPs from dermatology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and metabolic medicine break down real-world strategies to improve outcomes for patients living with both obesity and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). Building on earlier discussions about epidemiology and pathophysiology, this conversation focuses on practical, clinic...
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Navigating pregnancy with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can bring unique questions, concerns, and misconceptions—especially for women of childbearing age. In this expert-led episode, Janette Villalon, PA and Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP-BC, two dedicated IBD specialists break down the latest evidence and global consensus recommendations on pregnancy and IBD. Together, they...
In this episode of our crosscast series shared across RhAPPcast, GHAPPcast, and Dermcast, we explore the hidden costs of obesity in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) and how excess adiposity drives poorer outcomes, reduced treatment response, and increased healthcare burden. Hosted by Amanda Mixon, PA-C, president of RhAPP, this discussion brings together expert APPs from rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and...
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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...
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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 sensit...
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 a...
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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 rigoro...
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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 guideline...
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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, sometim...
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