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5 days ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
Thomas E. Price, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and the 23rd secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), joins the show with an idea to address the health care workforce shortage: legal, employment-based immigration.
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1 week ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
Mark Daly, chief technology officer of Digital Diagnostics, joins the show to unpack artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic tools, and what must be done to maintain both patient and physician trust. Don't miss our previous episodes on patient autonomy, malpractice law, healthy eating and physician financial mistakes. Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.
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2 weeks ago | 
patientcareonline.com | Austin Littrell
Primary care physicians diagnose nearly half of youth MDD cases, underscoring their role in early detection and intervention. MDD prevalence in teens aged 15-17 doubled from 2019 to 2022, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic's impact. Disparities in MDD diagnosis rates exist, with Black, Hispanic, and Asian youth less likely to be diagnosed than White youth. Vulnerable youth often receive MDD diagnoses during crisis events, highlighting the need for earlier intervention.
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3 weeks ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
Daniel G. Aaron, MD, JD, an associate professor of law at the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law, joins the show to talk about the American Law Institute's revised legal standard for assessing medical negligence. For more, check out Aaron's JAMA article, "A New Legal Standard for Medical Malpractice."Don't miss our previous episodes on healthy eating, physician financial mistakes, prior authorization and strategic planning.
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1 month ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, FRSM, MAINE, PEMBA — the cardiologist and professional chef better known as Chef Dr. Mike — joins the show to talk about a healthy diet and the importance of nutrition in primary care. For more from Chef Dr. Mike, check out his deep dive on ultraprocessed foods and his recipe for pan-seared miso black cod with fresh fennel, broad beans and seafood broth on Medical Economics.
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1 month ago | 
patientcareonline.com | Austin Littrell
More than one in three insured American adults say they’ve skipped or postponed necessary medical care or medications in the past 12 months because of cost, according to a new national survey commissioned by Imagine360. The findings underscore a worsening affordability crisis that physicians, employers and policy experts have long warned about.
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1 month ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, founder of The White Coat Investor, joins the show to talk about common financial mistakes that physicians make — and what they should be doing instead. For more financial advice, check out Dahle's Medical Economics article, "Achieving financial success as a physician: Mastering 5 money activities."Also, learn how to "divorce-proof your marriage" with these eight tips.
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1 month ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
Heather Bassett, MD, chief medical officer of Xsolis, joins the show to discuss the prior authorization process and how artificial intelligence (AI) could change everything. Don't miss our previous episodes on strategic planning, claim denials, patient safety, and tariffs. Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.
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1 month ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, vice president of medical practice services at State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company (SVMIC), joins the show to talk strategic planning and why it's so important for practices to stay prepared in times of uncertainty. Don't miss our previous episodes on claim denials, patient safety, tariffs, and success in private practice. Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.
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2 months ago | 
physicianspractice.com | Austin Littrell
Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies and co-founder of Counterforce Health, joins the show to talk about claim denials and how AI can help fight them. Don't miss our previous episodes on tariffs, success in private practice, selling a practice, and Medicare cuts. Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.
