Austin Littrell

The top news stories in medicine today.

New research shows nearly 30% of satisfied doctors are eyeing an exit, and compensation alone won’t convince them to stay.

A new research letter outlines the toll that short-staffed teams take on physicians, and why many are considering cutting their hours, or walking away.

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A recent review links symptom dismissal to depression, care avoidance and delayed diagnoses — raising urgent questions for physicians facing uncertain cases.

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As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.

Joshua M. Liao, MD, spoke with Medical Economics following the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting last month about succeeding in value-based payment models.

Evidence-based strategies for delivering unexpected or life-changing diagnoses with empathy, clarity and professionalism — while maintaining trust in the process.

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Joshua M. Liao, MD, outlines three critical factors primary care physicians should consider when deciding between value-based care models.

Joshua M. Liao, MD, explains how practices can effectively include non-clinical staff in performance incentives.

Joshua M. Liao discusses how primary care practices can adapt to models that reward care delivered outside traditional office visits.

Joshua M. Liao, MD, offers advice for practices trying to keep patients engaged and connected in a fragmented care environment.

Joshua M. Liao, MD, discusses the importance of patient attribution in value-based payment models — and how small practices can get it right.

Daniel Aaron, MD, JD, an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, joins the show to talk about the new legal standard for assessing medical negligence.

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PCPs welcome AI as a time-saver, but new research shows that many failed to catch serious mistakes in AI-generated patient portal messages.

Six evidence-based strategies to fight burnout, reclaim your time and stay in medicine.

Public health communicator and digital strategist to lead the American Medical Association — the nation’s largest physician group.

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The Stanford University-trained doctor and wellness influencer is Trump’s new nominee for the nation’s top public health role.

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Study warns that artificial intelligence could increase legal risk and burnout if health systems fail to support doctors.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Medicare data shows a shift toward larger, multispecialty and hospital-affiliated practices.

Michael Fenster, MD — better known as Chef Dr. Mike — joins the show to discuss the importance of eating healthy.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Medical Economics was on the ground in New Orleans covering the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025.