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CMS targets Medicaid eligibility in new crackdown; Trump administration weighs cannabis rescheduling; consumer data reshapes HCP engagement – Morning Medical Update

August 21st 2025

Pilots at Mass General Brigham and Emory Healthcare show significant reductions in documentation burnout.

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An unprecedented split: AAP pediatric immunization guidelines, explained

August 21st 2025

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American Academy of Pediatrics splits with CDC, releases its own immunization schedule

August 20th 2025

Leading pediatrics group urges protection for infants as RFK Jr. escalates feud over vaccine policy.

Diamonds that find cancer; almonds to curb oxidative stress; West Virginia sues Evernorth Health over opioid role – Morning Medical Update

August 20th 2025

Leading pediatrics group urges protection for infants as RFK Jr. escalates feud over vaccine policy.

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Smartwatches linked to reduced physician burnout, Mayo Clinic study finds

August 20th 2025

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Innovaccer launches AI prior authorization tool

New randomized trial suggests wearable devices may support resilience and lower burnout odds among physicians.

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Physicians urged to reclaim listening as a clinical skill

New platform aims to speed approvals, cut denials and ease physician workload.

Novo Nordisk cuts price of Ozempic; NIH gene-editing advance offers hope for Tay-Sachs; bee-stinger microneedles speed healing, track wounds – Morning Medical Update

Researchers say values-driven listening can strengthen patient trust, improve care and reduce burnout across health systems.

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Telehealth adds to primary care workload, study finds

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USC study: Despite his claims, vaccine panel conflicts at record lows before RFK Jr. purge

Research shows telehealth increases physician time with patients, raising sustainability concerns for primary care.

Ep. 78: What the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule means for RPM, with Lucienne Marie Ide, M.D., Ph.D.

New JAMA research undercuts Kennedy’s rationale for dismissing CDC vaccine panel.

ADHD meds tied to lower suicide, drug and crime risk; 1 vanilla latte with extra iron, please; how strokes short-circuit the brain’s ability to read – Morning Medical Update

Lucienne Marie Ide, M.D., Ph.D., founder and CEO of Rimidi, joins the show to break down the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and what it means for remote patient monitoring (RPM).

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Why Texas is suing Eli Lilly; this two-dose antibiotic works as well as weeks of IV treatment for serious staph infections; COVID-19 tied to heightened risk of asthma – Morning Medical Update

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Study: Clinicians more often question credibility of Black patients in medical notes

August 15th 2025

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8 medical billing strategies to strengthen your practice’s financial health

August 14th 2025

In 13M+ EHR notes from a Mid-Atlantic health system, clinicians were more likely to record doubt about Black patients’ sincerity and competency than White patients.

Most Americans will skip the fall COVID-19 booster; people who quit smoking more likely to recover from other addictions; U.S. drinking rate falls to historic low – Morning Medical Update

August 14th 2025

Practical, proven billing improvements — from front-desk diligence to denial prevention — that keep cash flow steady and your revenue cycle running smoothly.

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The importance of creativity in primary care

August 14th 2025

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Patients still trust white coats, but gender bias lingers

August 13th 2025

Columbia University researchers identify five measurable dimensions of team creativity that could help primary care practices solve persistent challenges.

Off-the-shelf cancer vaccine shows promise; ‘skin in a syringe’; Apple joins the GLP-1 weight loss wave – Morning Medical Update

August 13th 2025

Patients’ preferences for physicians’ attire depend on setting, specialty and physician gender, review shows.

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Cambridge study reveals critical flaw in blood pressure readings — and how to fix it

August 13th 2025

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A new drug helps chemo beat resistant tumors; ancient conch shell blowing and sleep apnea; AI predicts ED hospital admissions hours in advance – Morning Medical Update

August 12th 2025

Cambridge researchers identify a physical cause for inaccurate cuff-based readings and propose simple fixes that could improve diagnosis rates.

Physician starting salaries average $403k, but specialty gaps persist

August 12th 2025

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Ep. 77: What's broken in health care, with Marschall Runge, M.D., Ph.D.

August 11th 2025

Orthopedic surgeons top the pay scale; pediatricians earn less than half as much.

Emergency department patients missing key vaccines; $68M Medicaid fraud scheme; man develops rare condition by following AI health advice – Morning Medical Update

August 11th 2025

Marschall Runge, M.D., Ph.D., joins the show to talk about what's wrong with U.S. health care — and what we can do about it.

Patients are getting health info from social media, even when they’re not looking for it

August 11th 2025

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What online reviews — and the words patients use — say about your practice

August 8th 2025

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.

DOJ forces major divestitures in UnitedHealth-Amedisys deal; L.A. wildfires linked to hundreds of hidden deaths; VR therapy helps calm the heart – Morning Medical Update

August 8th 2025

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.

AI chatbots lack skepticism, repeat and expand on user-fed medical misinformation

August 8th 2025

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12% of Americans have tried GLP-1s; a strong resistance to child-focused health policy changes under RFK Jr.; most people agree hospitals shouldn’t sell fast food – Morning Medical Update

August 7th 2025

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.