Austin Littrell

Articles

HHS Secretary RFK, Jr, Cancels July 10 USPSTF Meeting, Prompting Fear Across Primary Care Professional Groups

July 11, 2025

The abrupt cancellation, without warning or cause, has medical groups and health care leaders concerned about patient access to no-cost preventive services.

Primary Care Clinicians Diagnose Nearly Half of Youth MDD, Report Reveals, Often During a Crisis

May 21, 2025

Youth depression is often diagnosed during crisis events, underscoring the need for primary care education and enhanced collaborative care resources.

"It Costs Too Much," Americans Say About Skipping Necessary Medical Care: Survey Findings

May 02, 2025

Affordability is pushing an increase in deferred care — even among the insured —and physicians are feeling the effects.

America Leads High-Income Countries for Avoidable Deaths

March 25, 2025

Rates of preventable deaths are rising in every US state, according to a new study, defying the country's top-ranking spending on health care.

Robert F Kennedy, Jr, Confirmed to Lead HHS

February 14, 2025

After sometimes heated exchanges during confirmation hearings, the Senate vote was 52-48 in favor of RFK, Jr, with Sen Mitch McConnel the sole opposing Republican.

DEA Amends Telehealth Prescribing Rules, Including Special Registration for Schedule II-V Medications

January 17, 2025

The DEA action includes 3 new telehealth rules that make permanent several flexibilities enacted during the pandemic and also establish new protections for patients.

Three-Quarters of US Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health in Primary Care Visits: New Survey

November 22, 2024

Approximately 70% of US adults surveyed hope their primary care clinician will ask about their mental health during an appointment, regardless of the presenting issue.