Austin Littrell
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Austin Littrell is associate editor of Medical Economics.
Articles by Austin Littrell
The designation marks a new benchmark in virtual care quality standards.
A new study finds artificial intelligence can match doctors on facts, but struggles with empathy, nuance and consistency.
Physician satisfaction isn't just about earning more — it's about feeling fairly paid. These 10 states lead the nation in how satisfied doctors are with their compensation, according to new Marit Health data.
A new study finds that clarifying team roles and routing protocols sharply reduced physician message burden without new tech or added costs.
High salaries don't guarantee satisfaction. These 9 states and Washington, D.C., rank lowest in how fairly physicians feel they are paid, according to new data from Marit Health.
University of Michigan’s “portal practice slots” didn’t cut after-hours EHR time, but physicians still reported less stress and better control over their day.
Thomas E. Price, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and former secretary of the HHS, joins the show to talk about how immigration policy reform could help address the health care workforce shortage.
Despite rising guardrails, health care workers continue using personal artificial intelligence and cloud apps — often in ways that violate HIPAA and put patients’ trust at risk.
Female primary care physicians spend more time on portal messages and documentation — and report higher levels of burnout and patient hostility — than their male counterparts.
Medical groups warn of eroding trust, reduced access and insurance fallout after HHS bypasses expert vaccine advisory panel.
A new analysis shows that structural forces — not patient need — shape who gets primary care.
A new study outlines how AI might support eVisits. Patients are on board, as long as doctors remain in the driver’s seat.
Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, explains how locum tenens physicians are helping fill critical gaps in care, improving outcomes in underserved areas and offering doctors flexible alternatives amid workforce strain.
Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, explains the role of locum tenens in bridging staffing gaps.
Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, discusses care outcomes from locum tenens physicians.
Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, talks about the role of locum tenens in the ongoing physician shortage.
Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, says more physicians are turning to locum tenens work as means to combat burnout.
Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, discusses the challenges locum tenens physicians face when working in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, explains the vital role locum tenens physicians play in underserved areas.
A new national survey finds loneliness is widespread among academic family physicians, especially women and minority doctors, and may be hindering efforts to address the same issue in patients.
Survey finds small practices deliver high satisfaction and deeper patient relationships.
AdvancedMD survey shows financial health is top of mind as practices eye payer renegotiations, service expansion and staffing boosts.
Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics joins the show to discuss AI diagnostic tools.
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