Austin Littrell

The new standard for medical malpractice: Why the law just changed

June 18th 2025

A new Qlik survey reveals a deep trust divide in how patients view AI, health data privacy and tech companies.

Early Alzheimer’s may boost sociability; AI can scan old CTs to flag hidden heart risks; obesity breathing disorder may be treatable with an existing drug – Morning Medical Update

June 18th 2025

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why the American Law Institute revised the legal standard for assessing medical negligence.

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Study: Language barriers reduce CGM access for patients with type 2 diabetes

June 18th 2025

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BioNTech CEO tops list of Big Pharma’s 10 highest-paid CEOs; first patient treated in global trial for muscle-weakness disease; high blood pressure in pregnancy linked to high seizure risk in children – Morning Medical Update

June 17th 2025

Study finds patients with diabetes who prefer a non-English language are less likely to be prescribed continuous glucose monitors, even when their condition is poorly controlled.

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Digital dementia screenings flag half of seniors in primary care settings

June 17th 2025

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Video consultations are quicker, easier and less expensive than in-person visits, study finds

A large clinical trial finds digital cognitive assessments can catch early signs of Alzheimer’s in older adults — but primary care workflows and clinician buy-in remain key barriers.

Ep. 69: The physician shortage with Brian McKillop of AMN Healthcare

Patients save hours, costs and carbon emissions without losing comprehension in preoperative virtual consultations, an Amsterdam UMC study finds.

California physician sentenced for $1.5M Medicare fraud scheme; smart contact lens keeps an eye on your eyes; parents spending more time and money on children’s sports – Morning Medical Update

Brian McKillop, president of the locum tenens division at AMN Healthcare, joins the show to discuss the company's latest report on the physician shortage.

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U.S. overdose deaths fell for the first time in years; vitamin D may boost chemo response in breast cancer; sleep apnea may be under-diagnosed in female athletes – Morning Medical Update

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New bipartisan legislation takes aim at the physician shortage

June 13th 2025

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Physicians see AI as a tool — and a threat

June 12th 2025

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 would add 14,000 Medicare-support training slots over seven years and codify rural residency support.

Cycling linked to lower dementia risk, better brain health; this light-based tool tracks bone healing without X-rays; new bioengineered skin doubles burn recovery – Morning Medical Update

June 12th 2025

A poll of U.S. doctors reveals strong physician interest in AI’s potential, but warns of gaps in training, trust and accountability.

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Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., sworn in as 180th AMA president

June 12th 2025

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Real-world use of GLP-1 drugs show lower weight loss in new a new study; new AMA policy to reduce breast cancer risk; a guideline on lifestyle intervention for diabetes care – Morning Medical Update

June 11th 2025

Mukkamala, a Flint-based otolaryngologist recovering from brain cancer, pledges to address physician burnout, workforce shortages and access to care.

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AMA’s new medical education policies aim to reduce burnout, streamline training and support physician-led care

June 11th 2025

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AMA sets guardrails on physician health data to curb burnout

June 10th 2025

The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates moves to ease compliance burdens, protect exam-takers and equip residents as advocates.

TikTok skincare trends may cause lasting skin damage in teens; screen time is a ‘digital pacifier’ for kids; sleep patterns at 15 predict heart health at 22 – Morning Medical Update

June 10th 2025

New policy prioritizes privacy, consent and ethical use of biological data to support clinician well-being.

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Value-based care could mean better access for Traditional Medicare patients, study finds

June 10th 2025

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Think your email is secure? A new report says otherwise

Physicians in supported, full-risk VBC models saw more new Traditional Medicare patients and kept panels open longer.

Ep. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Adler, J.D., of Roetzel & Andress

A new Paubox report reveals a dangerous disconnect between health care leaders' confidence in email security and the widespread vulnerabilities still putting patient data at risk.

Taurine not a reliable biomarker of aging; most Americans can’t identify high blood pressure; patients twice as likely to complete mail-in HPV self-tests — Morning Medical Update

Ericka Adler, J.D., a health care attorney with Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to explore the legal risks of prescribing GLP-1 medications.

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Stanford’s ChatEHR lets doctors talk to the chart — and it talks back

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Report: Many health care organizations aren’t ready for GenAI

Stanford Medicine pilots AI-powered software helping clinicians query patient records, accelerate chart review and automate administrative decisions.

Health care workforce rebounded post-COVID, but not equally across sectors

Wolters Kluwer’s new report reveals high hopes for generative AI across health care, but few organizations have the policies, training or infrastructure to make it work.

Baby heads home after groundbreaking CRISPR therapy; a new approach to vision restoration therapies; the science behind nostalgia and your urge to dance – Morning Medical Update

A new JAMA study shows that, while overall health care employment has recovered from the pandemic, gaps remain in hospitals, nursing homes and intensive behavioral care.

1 in 5 health care leaders say cyberattacks have already impacted patient care

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Health tech CEO convicted in $1B Medicare fraud scheme; a new vision for health care focuses on age-related diseases; popular TikTok pushes IBD misinformation – Morning Medical Update

June 5th 2025

Most health care leaders now believe a deadly incident is inevitable within five years, raising alarms about outdated systems, staffing shortages and limited cybersecurity preparedness across the industry.