Austin Littrell
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Austin Littrell is associate editor of Medical Economics.
Articles by Austin Littrell
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for several chronic health conditions and should set off red flags during primary care visits.
Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how she expects the Trump administration to approach the Affordable Care Act.
Sheila P. Burke, chair of Government Relations and Public Policy Group at Baker Donelson Law Firm, provides a forecast of the Trump administration's top health care priorities.
Most people struggle to pull basic information out of standard pathology reports—like whether or not they have cancer.
Patients hospitalized by physicians with higher admission rates are likelier to be discharged within 24 hours but no less likely to die.
Guidelines developed by an expert workgroup are the first of their kind in more than two decades, and the first ever applicable to primary care settings.
New statement aims to ensure access to tirzepatide as other GLP-1 drug shortages persist.
New research demonstrates the impact that long COVID has on patients' physical, emotional and financial well-being.
Clinicians are less likely to accurately recall clinical information after hearing a patient described with negative or blame-based biased language.
Coaching is no more effective than exam room posters in patient satisfaction with clinician communication, study says.
Despite its potential to improve quality of life, palliative care remains underused in stroke recovery, especially among Black, Hispanic and Asian populations.
Zocdoc’s 2024 “What Patients Want” report highlights year-over-year trends in patient preferences, behaviors and sentiments.
Respondents citing financial hardship as a reason for non-adherence to asthma medications had nearly double the odds of an asthma attack and more than 60% heightened risk of requiring ED care.
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 would enhance elements of a final rule mandating that Medicare Advantage plans expedite the prior authorization process.
A report in The Annals of Family Medicine looked to uncover whether direct primary care practices are represented in health professional shortage areas.
CPI increased 0.3% in November, good for a 2.7% year-over-year increase.
McKinsey & Company analyzed recent trends to explain how the health care industry can weather ongoing challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, in a new report.
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