From sluggish systems to frustrated staff, these red flags could mean it's time to upgrade your practice's electronic health record system.
Austin Littrell
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Austin Littrell is associate editor of Medical Economics.
Articles by Austin Littrell
Attrition rates highlight gaps in socioeconomic diversity and equity within physician pipeline.
Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why custom no longer defines the standard of care.
A new Qlik survey reveals a deep trust divide in how patients view AI, health data privacy and tech companies.
Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why the American Law Institute revised the legal standard for assessing medical negligence.
Study finds patients with diabetes who prefer a non-English language are less likely to be prescribed continuous glucose monitors, even when their condition is poorly controlled.
A large clinical trial finds digital cognitive assessments can catch early signs of Alzheimer’s in older adults — but primary care workflows and clinician buy-in remain key barriers.
Patients save hours, costs and carbon emissions without losing comprehension in preoperative virtual consultations, an Amsterdam UMC study finds.
Brian McKillop, president of the locum tenens division at AMN Healthcare, joins the show to discuss the company's latest report on the physician shortage.
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 would add 14,000 Medicare-support training slots over seven years and codify rural residency support.
A poll of U.S. doctors reveals strong physician interest in AI’s potential, but warns of gaps in training, trust and accountability.
Mukkamala, a Flint-based otolaryngologist recovering from brain cancer, pledges to address physician burnout, workforce shortages and access to care.
The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates moves to ease compliance burdens, protect exam-takers and equip residents as advocates.
New policy prioritizes privacy, consent and ethical use of biological data to support clinician well-being.
Physicians in supported, full-risk VBC models saw more new Traditional Medicare patients and kept panels open longer.
A new Paubox report reveals a dangerous disconnect between health care leaders' confidence in email security and the widespread vulnerabilities still putting patient data at risk.
Ericka Adler, J.D., a health care attorney with Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to explore the legal risks of prescribing GLP-1 medications.
Stanford Medicine pilots AI-powered software helping clinicians query patient records, accelerate chart review and automate administrative decisions.
Wolters Kluwer’s new report reveals high hopes for generative AI across health care, but few organizations have the policies, training or infrastructure to make it work.
A new JAMA study shows that, while overall health care employment has recovered from the pandemic, gaps remain in hospitals, nursing homes and intensive behavioral care.
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