Richard E. Anderson, M.D., FACP, says the system around American medicine is shifting faster than the law, or physicians, can keep up with.
Austin Littrell
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Austin Littrell is associate editor of Medical Economics.
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AI adoption in physician practices is accelerating. The contracts, however, often get less scrutiny than the sales pitch.
Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, explains why the disconnect between AI recommendations and the legal standard of care is quietly slowing clinical adoption.
CENTEGIX's Andrea Greco joins the show to explain why workplace violence is now a balance sheet problem every practice leader needs to take seriously.
Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, says the legal system, physician burnout and a shrinking insurance base are all converging — and medicine is not ready for any of it.
MIPS expert Holly Black explains the 2026 rule changes, the rise of MVPs and the practical steps small practices can take now to avoid Medicare penalties.
A new Paubox analysis of every email-related breach reported to federal regulators last year points to the same foundational failures, over and over.
CENTEGIX’s Andrea Greco explains why workplace violence is now a core business risk — and how smarter safety strategies can protect staff, patients and margins.
Andrea Greco outlines three safety priorities for 2026: workforce focus, real ROI and stronger accountability.
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