Austin Littrell is assistant editor of Medical Economics.
AAFP warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ in health care policy
The American Academy of Family Physicians sounds alarm over the White House’s health agenda as Trump’s first 100 days reshape health care norms.
Insured but skipping care: 38% of Americans delay treatment over costs, study finds
New survey reveals a sharp increase in deferred care due to affordability concerns — even among the insured — as employers and physicians face the fallout.
Half of Americans prescribed drugs they can’t afford; the health benefits of daily coffee; AI spots early organ damage caused by cancer treatment – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Top patient complaints — and how your practice can solve them
Patient complaints reveal key insights for improving practice quality. Addressing these issues enhances satisfaction, boosts reputation and fosters patient loyalty.
PA lawmakers push to make ivermectin available OTC; top infection control groups urge hospitals to strengthen prevention programs; AI urine test to detect prostate cancer early – Morning Medical Update
90% of Americans delay preventive screenings, Aflac survey finds
Fear, inconvenience and distrust in doctors are keeping patients away from preventive care — even as health risks climb.
10 hidden costs that are hurting your practice's bottom line
Hidden costs are draining your practice. Here’s where they are — and how to take control.
Ep. 62: Physician financial mistakes with The White Coat Investor
James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, founder of The White Coat Investor, joins the show to discuss physician finances.
Using AI to target disease before symptoms start; an international heart exchange; AACR Annual Meeting kicks off the future of cancer research – Morning Medical Update
ACP policy update 2025: A conversation with Brian E. Outland, PhD
Brian Outland, PhD, discusses what 2025's health care shifts mean for physicians at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.
USPSTF eyes update to vision screening guidelines for young children; a $134M ACA subsidy fraud scheme; autism not tied to faster cognitive decline in older adults – Morning Medical Update
ACP policy update 2025: Regulatory uncertainty creates risk for physicians adopting new technology
Discover how the communication freeze impacts the Physician Fee Schedule and compliance in healthcare, ensuring you stay informed and compliant.
ACP policy update 2025: How federal funding freezes could undermine clinical innovation and training
Funding freeze impacts Veterans Affairs and disrupts graduate medical education, raising concerns about future healthcare training and veteran support.
ACP policy update 2025: What's next for value-based care?
Brian Outland, PhD, discusses what practices should be doing now with the future of value-based programs up in the air.
ACP policy update 2025: How Medicaid cuts threaten community-based primary care
Brian Outland, PhD, expalins how Medicaid cuts threaten community-based primary care.
ACP policy update 2025: Medicare appeal delays could strain practice operations
Brian Outland, PhD, discusses how Medicare appeal delays could strain practice operations.
ACP policy update 2025: How cuts to HHS could impact physicians and patients
Brian Outland, PhD, explains how HHS cuts could impact physicians and their patients.
Former DOJ officials warn of ‘big health care’ monopolies
Experts warn that expanding health care conglomerates threaten competition, increase costs and limit independent practitioners' autonomy, urging regulatory action.
First proton beam arc therapy in the U.S. for rare cancer; a 6-year sentence for an opioid scheme; Trump administration cuts funding to landmark women’s health initiative – Morning Medical Update
U.S. dementia costs to reach $781 billion in 2025 — who’s really paying for it?
Dementia costs will soar to $781 billion by 2025, driven by unpaid caregiving and lost income, highlighting the emotional toll on families.
U.S. cancer deaths still declining; NJ marketers sentenced in $127M Medicare kickback scheme; middle-aged Americans among the loneliest in the world – Morning Medical Update
Telehealth visits quietly slashed carbon emissions in 2023, UCLA study finds
Telemedicine had an impact equivalent to 130,000 fewer car trips each month. Researchers say this climate impact should factor into policy decisions regarding the future of virtual care.
Walgreens to pay up to $350M for illegal opioid fills, Medicare fraud; COVID-19 vaccine slashes long COVID risk in children; high-fat, high-sugar diet and your memory – Morning Medical Update
Data-driven scheduling cuts diabetes risks by 19% for vulnerable patients
A new framework uses machine learning and social determinants of health to optimize clinician encounters and reduce care inequities.
Ep. 61: Prior authorization with Heather Bassett, MD
Heather Bassett, MD, chief medical officer of Xsolis, joins the show to talk prior authorizations and how technology may be able to help.
Women know more than men about obesity drugs; FDA bans most industry employees from advisory committees; $134 million ACA fraud – Morning Medical Update
1 in 4 physicians support a TikTok ban, citing health misinformation
A Sermo survey reveals 23% of doctors believe banning TikTok would positively impact health care.
Doctor convicted in $2.3 million ‘goody bag’ scheme; the first CDC vaccine meeting under RFK Jr.; migraines may explain stroke risk in young adults with heart defect – Morning Medical Update
Advancing health equity: What does 'success' look like?
Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, talks about his vision of success in advancing health equity at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.
At-home monitoring cuts hospital admissions by nearly 60%, study finds
A University of Michigan program using digital monitoring slashed hospitalizations by nearly 60%, offering a model for scalable post-discharge care.