Brett E Fortune MD

Protecting the hepatology workforce is critical to patient care. Demand for hepatology care continues to grow and advanced practice providers (APPs) play a critical role in expanding patient access. AASLD recently submitted comments opposing a proposed federal rule that could limit access to NP and PA education pathways and ultimately restrict access to liver care. Learn more: 🔗 aasld.org/policy-communi… #Hepatology #LiverHealth #HealthPolicy

Today marks a proud moment for our community as Miami-Dade County officially proclaims today Carlos Migoya Day and honors our CEO’s extraordinary leadership with the key to the county. Through his vision and dedication, Jackson Health System has continued to grow, innovate, and serve with excellence. This recognition reflects not only his impact, but the collective commitment of our entire Jackson team to improving lives every day. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and Carlos’ lasting legacy of leadership, service, and compassion. 💙

⏳ Final countdown: 2 weeks to #BavenoVIII‼️ 9⃣ expert panels across the full PH spectrum 📍 Baveno, Italy 🌐 Hybrid format — join in person or online 🔗 baveno8.org/registration Don’t miss it! Programme 👇

The rate, predictors, and outcomes of recompensation in MASH cirrhosis @HepCommJournal journals.lww.com/hepcomm/fullte…

Don't wait! Submit your abstract to The Liver Meeting® 2026 and ELEVATE the practice and science of liver disease. Start today >> bit.ly/4cDR53k 📆 Deadline: May 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST 📗 Regular Abstract Embargo Lift: October 5

Joanne Ruggiero, senior VP and CEO of Jackson Memorial Hospital, was recently featured in @SFBJNews, sharing her journey from bedside nurse to leading one of Miami’s largest hospitals and the mentors who helped shape her path in health care. Read more: bizjournals.com/southflorida/n…

In an international, randomized trial involving patients with acute venous thromboembolism, the risk of clinically relevant bleeding was significantly lower with apixaban than with rivaroxaban during the 3-month treatment period. Full COBRRA trial results: nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

This Miami hospital will open one of the largest ERs in the US. Take a look inside miamiherald.com/news/health-ca…

A simple intraoperative score incorporating thromboelastometric parameters predicts early reoperation for bleeding after liver transplantation journals.lww.com/lt/abstract/99…

Explore the most-read GI research shaping the field: ☑️ Top 15 basic science discoveries ☑️ Top 20 clinical research articles Read more: Basic: ow.ly/zqI250YrvwB Clinical: ow.ly/9cii50YrvwA @AGA_Gastro @AGA_CMGH @AGA_GHAdvances @AGA_TIGE @AGA_GHAdvances

🟣Outcomes after TIPS in patients with cirrhosis and sarcopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis 🔓#OpenAccess at👉jhep-reports.eu/article/S2589-… #LiverTwitter #LiverX

Workload, compensation, and institutional support among U.S. transplant hepatologists: Results of a national survey journals.lww.com/lt/citation/99…

⌛️4 weeks to #BavenoVIII‼️ 9⃣ expert panels covering the full spectrum of PH — from risk stratification in cACLD & fibrosis modifiers to decompensation prevention & management, bleeding, recompensation, and vascular liver disorders 🔗baveno8.org Programme 👇

@CCF_GIFellows @FnuVikash @JPAchkarMD @Ari_G_MD @MRegueiroMD @MichelleKimMD @amitbhattMD @AmerGastroAssn Congratulations 🎊 well deserved sir!

We’re proud that our 🌟 fellow @FnuVikash has been selected as a 2026–27 AGA Innovation Fellow.This reflects the collaborative mentorship & innovation culture at Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute. We look forward to his continued contributions to GI innovation👏🏻

Dr. Jennifer Maning, advanced heart failure & transplant cardiologist at Miami Transplant Institute, joined Acceso Total on @Telemundo51 in partnership with @AmericanHeartFL to discuss how diabetes & kidney disease increase heart disease risk. Protecting heart health starts with understanding your risk. ❤️ #HeartMonth

Reproductive health in the liver transplant recipient journals.lww.com/lt/abstract/99…

From the ER to the Winter Olympics. 🏥⛷️ While caring for patients as an attending ER doctor at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dr. Regina Martínez was also chasing a dream. At the Winter Olympics, she made history as the first woman to represent Mexico in cross-country skiing. Caring for patients in Miami while preparing for the competition, she showed that determination has no boundaries. At #MilanoCortina2026, she crossed the finish line to a roaring crowd of fellow athletes, friends, and family, a moment years in the making. We are proud to celebrate her historic achievement. 💙

Here is a brief study summary defining the ATANGO score for the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with ACLF. ✅Simple to use✅diagnoses 12% more ✅16% patients reclassified. journal-of-hepatology.eu/action/showPdf… @YaqritLtd a-tango.eu @JHepatology @EASLnews @uclnews

#CGH4ALL @AGA_CGH 📣 ✨Meet the new off needle diagnostic algorithm💉 🔍FIB-4 followed by Agile 3+ in MASLD💡 Learn more at 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.… #Gitwitter #MASLD Reported by @talal_khurshid @RichSterlingMD @ajay_duseja @NoureddinMD @SanjayaSatapath @AlinaAllenMD @juanpabloarab @norahterrault @ArunJSanyalVCU @BrettEFortuneMD @Dr_Vijay_Shah @DougSimonetto @AlinaAllenMD @AlkhouriNaim @mqkMD @scottisaacsmd @serperm @nadimmahmud @JasmohanBajaj

I’m excited to introduce AASLD’s newest Special Interest Group: Clinical Informatics & Digital Health (CIDH SIG)! This new AASLD community is focused on innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation in #hepatology. Learn more and get involved: bit.ly/3OigJk8