Austin Littrell

The top news stories in medicine today.

New statement aims to ensure access to tirzepatide as other GLP-1 drug shortages persist.

The top news stories in medicine today.

New research demonstrates the impact that long COVID has on patients' physical, emotional and financial well-being.

The top news stories in medicine today.

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.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Despite its potential to improve quality of life, palliative care remains underused in stroke recovery, especially among Black, Hispanic and Asian populations.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Zocdoc’s 2024 “What Patients Want” report highlights year-over-year trends in patient preferences, behaviors and sentiments.

The top news stories in medicine today.

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.

The top news stories in medicine today.

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.

The top news stories in medicine today.

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.

The top news stories in medicine today.

A new Medscape and HIMSS report found that AI in health care settings is primarily used for administrative tasks, with clinical applications still in the early stages of adoption.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The top news stories in medicine today.

As a result of shifts in the primary care landscape, Bain & Company has made important adjustments to their 2030 market share forecast from two years ago.

The cost-effectiveness of using AI-ECG is $27,858 per quality-adjusted life year, and it’s particularly cost-effective in outpatient settings.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses the best ways to handle conversations about treatment options with patients who consume misinformation online.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses what physicians can do to ensure patient education in spite of misinformation available online.

Richard W. Miller, MD, explains why shared decision-making is so important when navigating patient concerns rooted in social media misinformation.

Richard W. Miller, MD, talks managing a situation when a misinformed patient becomes frustrated.