Austin Littrell
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Austin Littrell is associate editor of Medical Economics.
Articles by Austin Littrell
KFF finds most U.S. adults encounter health content on social media, but relatively few believe it’s trustworthy — even as influencers gain traction with younger users.
A Penn Medicine study of over 1 million Yelp reviews finds that administrative hassles and poor communication drive patient dissatisfaction, while kindness and connection still win patients over.
Researchers at Mount Sinai say simple prompts can reduce dangerous hallucinations from artificial intelligence models, but even the best safeguards don’t eliminate the risk.
With the senior population growing, a new GSA guide urges clinicians to ditch the jargon and embrace empathy, clarity and patient-centered communication.
Independent and small-group physicians are under growing pressure to do more with less. These five practical strategies can help reduce friction, improve efficiency and give you back time — without a major investment.
A Madaket Health report finds nearly half of insured Americans are putting off care — Millennials are most likely to go digital or pay out-of-pocket.
Physician pay is up 3.7% — but that might be where the good news ends. From widening gender gaps to reimbursement-driven burnout, here are the key compensation trends shaking up the profession.
Although physician compensation rose 3.7%, concerns over reimbursement, pediatric pay and workforce pressures signal a strained industry.
The top news stories in medicine today.
Stephen A. Dickens, J.D., M.A.Ed, FACMPE, explains how to turn the daunting concept of strategic planning into a manageable plan.
New research shows Medicare spends $3.6 billion annually on tests and procedures that provide little benefit to older adults — and patients pay another $800 million out of pocket.
Brad Boyd of BDO USA joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence can help with prior authorizations.
A physician and health care attorney breaks down the American Law Institute’s recent restatement of the law of medical malpractice.
New data reveals how physician pay gaps between academic and private practice vary widely by specialty — with some doctors losing over $100K.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why expanding merit-based visas for health care workers could be the key to solving America’s growing physician and workforce shortage.
The President shared letters to pharma CEOs on Truth Social Thursday, giving them 60 days to match U.S. drug prices to the lowest rates in other wealthy nations.
Amazon, Apple, Google and other major players join CMS in their mission to break down data silos, “kill the clipboard” and empower patients with real-time health information.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges broader recognition of the crisis beyond physicians and nurses.
AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s reshaping daily workflows inside medical practices.
On Medicare's 60th anniversary, President Harry S. Truman's eldest grandson joined the director of Truman's presidential library to reflect on Truman's vision, President Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act, and the program's lasting impact.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says immigration reform can align with national border priorities.
New data shows med students still see primary care as less prestigious — and less lucrative.
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