Austin Littrell

Conference recap: ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025

May 5th 2025

The top news stories in medicine today.

Medicaid rollbacks could account for more than 14,000 additional deaths, study warns

May 2nd 2025

Medical Economics was on the ground in New Orleans covering the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025.

U.S. sues major insurers, brokers over kickbacks and disability bias; NIH launches effort to curb animal testing; AI flags pain risks after knee replacement – Morning Medical Update

May 2nd 2025

Researchers warn federal cuts could drive mortality, medical debt and delayed care.

Most Americans say federal cuts to health agencies go too far, KFF poll finds

May 2nd 2025

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Female cancer survivors more likely to face fatigue, depression; key clinical insights from the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025; how Rhode Island plans to save primary care – Morning Medical Update

May 1st 2025

A majority of the public says health care cuts under the Trump administration have been made “recklessly” — including some Republicans.

AAFP warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ in health care policy

May 1st 2025

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Insured but skipping care: 38% of Americans delay treatment over costs, study finds

April 30th 2025

The American Academy of Family Physicians sounds alarm over the White House’s health agenda as Trump’s first 100 days reshape health care norms.

Half of Americans prescribed drugs they can’t afford; the health benefits of daily coffee; AI spots early organ damage caused by cancer treatment – Morning Medical Update

April 30th 2025

New survey reveals a sharp increase in deferred care due to affordability concerns — even among the insured — as employers and physicians face the fallout.

Top patient complaints — and how your practice can solve them

April 30th 2025

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PA lawmakers push to make ivermectin available OTC; top infection control groups urge hospitals to strengthen prevention programs; AI urine test to detect prostate cancer early – Morning Medical Update

April 29th 2025

Patient complaints reveal key insights for improving practice quality. Addressing these issues enhances satisfaction, boosts reputation and fosters patient loyalty.

90% of Americans delay preventive screenings, Aflac survey finds

April 29th 2025

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10 hidden costs that are hurting your practice's bottom line

Fear, inconvenience and distrust in doctors are keeping patients away from preventive care — even as health risks climb.

Ep. 62: Physician financial mistakes with The White Coat Investor

Hidden costs are draining your practice. Here’s where they are — and how to take control.

Using AI to target disease before symptoms start; an international heart exchange; AACR Annual Meeting kicks off the future of cancer research – Morning Medical Update

James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, founder of The White Coat Investor, joins the show to discuss physician finances.

ACP policy update 2025: A conversation with Brian E. Outland, PhD

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USPSTF eyes update to vision screening guidelines for young children; a $134M ACA subsidy fraud scheme; autism not tied to faster cognitive decline in older adults – Morning Medical Update

April 25th 2025

Brian Outland, PhD, discusses what 2025's health care shifts mean for physicians at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

ACP policy update 2025: Regulatory uncertainty creates risk for physicians adopting new technology

April 25th 2025

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ACP policy update 2025: How federal funding freezes could undermine clinical innovation and training

Discover how the communication freeze impacts the Physician Fee Schedule and compliance in healthcare, ensuring you stay informed and compliant.

ACP policy update 2025: What's next for value-based care?

Funding freeze impacts Veterans Affairs and disrupts graduate medical education, raising concerns about future healthcare training and veteran support.

ACP policy update 2025: How Medicaid cuts threaten community-based primary care

Brian Outland, PhD, discusses what practices should be doing now with the future of value-based programs up in the air.

ACP policy update 2025: Medicare appeal delays could strain practice operations

Brian Outland, PhD, expalins how Medicaid cuts threaten community-based primary care.

ACP policy update 2025: How cuts to HHS could impact physicians and patients

Brian Outland, PhD, discusses how Medicare appeal delays could strain practice operations.

Former DOJ officials warn of ‘big health care’ monopolies

Brian Outland, PhD, explains how HHS cuts could impact physicians and their patients.

First proton beam arc therapy in the U.S. for rare cancer; a 6-year sentence for an opioid scheme; Trump administration cuts funding to landmark women’s health initiative – Morning Medical Update

Experts warn that expanding health care conglomerates threaten competition, increase costs and limit independent practitioners' autonomy, urging regulatory action.

A new step-and-shoot proton arc therapy is the first to be used by physicians and scientists to treat a patient at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. © Emily Rose Bennett, Corewell Health

U.S. dementia costs to reach $781 billion in 2025 — who’s really paying for it?

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U.S. cancer deaths still declining; NJ marketers sentenced in $127M Medicare kickback scheme; middle-aged Americans among the loneliest in the world – Morning Medical Update

April 23rd 2025

Dementia costs will soar to $781 billion by 2025, driven by unpaid caregiving and lost income, highlighting the emotional toll on families.

Telehealth visits quietly slashed carbon emissions in 2023, UCLA study finds

April 23rd 2025

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Walgreens to pay up to $350M for illegal opioid fills, Medicare fraud; COVID-19 vaccine slashes long COVID risk in children; high-fat, high-sugar diet and your memory – Morning Medical Update

April 22nd 2025

Telemedicine had an impact equivalent to 130,000 fewer car trips each month. Researchers say this climate impact should factor into policy decisions regarding the future of virtual care.