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Austin Littrell is assistant editor of Medical Economics.

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AI can identify aggressive prostate cancer lesions; community engagement in genomics research; questionnaires can improve spine MRI diagnosis – Morning Medical Update

Austin Littrell
October 30th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries lack financial resources, cannot afford a single hospital stay

Austin Littrell
October 29th 2024

High out-of-pocket costs leave many Medicare beneficiaries at risk for financial hardship from costs of even one hospital visit.

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Can artificial intelligence contribute to improved clinical reasoning?

Austin Littrell
October 29th 2024

A recent study compared the diagnostic performance of physicians referencing AI to those limited to conventional resources.

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$35 million fraud scheme; gambling is a public health threat; childhood BMI can predict impaired lung function – Morning Medical Update

Austin Littrell
October 29th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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New partnership offers near real-time prior authorization answers

Austin Littrell
October 28th 2024

Blue Shield of California and Salesforce look to grant prior authorization answers in near real-time come January 2026.

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New lung cancer screening initiative looks to increase access to care

Austin Littrell
October 28th 2024

The approach offers bilingual support, mailed outreach, and no-cost screening.

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