Patient Relations

Most Americans remain cautious about AI diagnosing them on its own, but views improve when the tech assists clinicians.

How will the new federal effort affect primary care?

A slideshow with steps to take for better physical and mental wellness this year.

Medicare’s planned 2026 overhaul puts primary care physicians at the center of preventing complications, reducing costs and saving limbs.

What clinicians should keep in mind when recommending LAI medications and helping patients receive consistent treatment

How the right financing partner can boost operational efficiency, strengthen resilience and improve the patient experience.

A hidden cost shift is creating a new affordability crisis for patients.

Patients are using digital tools to find care but prioritize human connection once they get there.

Walter A. Orenstein, M.D., said vaccines have made some diseases disappear, but that people may not understand how they work

But claims are ‘terrible, terrible distortion’ of facts about shots against diseases, ACIP member argues.

But that may not be an apples-to-apples comparison for a nation without peer, another public health expert said.

American College of Physicians President Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, describes challenges and solutions.

Discussion gets into science and balance of public health with personal autonomy.

Most older adults say they could travel longer to see their primary care physician, but survey results find lower limits among vulnerable patient groups.

The critical role of financial transparency and empathy to improve patient satisfaction

ACP President Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, continues his discussion on the current state of vaccines and medical misinformation and disinformation.

New polling reveals declining confidence in the CDC after autism-vaccine claims were added to federal guidance, with Americans leaning toward guidance from the American Medical Association when recommendations clash.

More immigrant adults are skipping medical visits and worrying about physicians sharing their information with federal authorities, KFF-New York Times survey shows.

Medical misinformation, confusion and doubt are affecting the way physicians deliver health care.

Study links continuity in primary care to substantially lower rates of preventable acute hospitalizations.

A West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults finds large differences in health care affordability, access and quality across the country.

A West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults finds large differences in health care affordability, access and quality across the country.

Offering two or more evidence-based alternatives in EHR prompts made physicians more likely to choose higher-quality care.

Officials say fears are unfounded for safe treatments of menopause symptoms.

Here’s how direct contracting can unlock faster cash flow, lower costs and lasting partnerships with employers.