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Austin Littrell
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Austin Littrell is assistant editor of Medical Economics.
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U.S. adults tend to trust AI-generated answers to their health queries — but they’d prefer their physician not use AI tools.
U.S. AG Pam Bondi: “Dr. Moore gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so.”
A new survey reveals the lowest physician career satisfaction in over a decade. From social media misinformation to fears of litigation, today’s doctors face mounting pressure — and it’s reshaping how they view the profession.
Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H., joins the show to talk about the recent lawsuit filed against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Low-cost small group sessions offer scalable, lower-cost alternative to traditional coaching models.
The abrupt postponement of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force meeting fuels fears of political interference and upheaval in evidence-based medical guidance.
Hidden fees, rising costs and inefficiencies could be cutting into your bottom line.
New Moneypenny survey shows two-thirds of health care organizations are now using or exploring AI, but concerns over data security, implementation and patient experience remain.
Hospitals and health systems bet on early job offers and loan repayment as a new workforce strategy gains steam.
The top news stories in medicine today.
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, joins the show to talk Medicare reform and the specific proposals included in APG's latest report.
A new survey of health care executives shows most organizations are underprepared for AI-powered cyberattacks and blind to software supply chain vulnerabilities — even as breaches and business impacts rise.
A new survey reveals growing demand for clear, digital-first communication — and rising frustration with outdated forms, inconsistent channels and clunky omnichannel experiences.
A new policy paper from the American College of Physicians lays out eight recommendations to modernize risk adjustment, reduce administrative waste and better serve high-risk patients.
From ghost patients and fake genetic tests to DME laundering rings and opioid pill mills, the DOJ’s 2025 health care fraud crackdown paints a sobering picture of a system under attack — and a federal response gaining traction.
A new ModMed survey finds most patients support AI in the exam room, but only for tasks that reduce screen time and build human connection.
Justice Department charges 324 defendants, including 96 licensed medical professionals, in sweeping nationwide takedown that reveals a surge in transnational, telehealth and opioid schemes.
A global physician survey finds overwhelming concern about social media misinformation, poor nutrition training and the growing need for evidence-based dietary counseling.
A review of more than 400,000 patients shows deprescribing works to reduce medication overload in overload adults, but effects on hospital visits and death are less clear.
Isaac Park, CEO of Keebler Health, joins the show to talk agentic AI and how it can be used in health care.
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