There are often social factors influencing a patient’s lack of adherence. They may struggle with basic survival needs like housing and food, lack transportation, or not understand their health condition and how they can improve it.

Addressing social determinants of health 

In his latest book, Rajeev Kurapati, MD, explores the history of medicine and what physicians can learn about today’s transformations

How the modern doctor was created

It is crucial for physicians to know how to legally handle what is still considered an illegal substance in some jurisdictions

Understanding the business of medical marijuana

6 tips for getting paid to administer vaccines to Medicare patients

A gut feeling

How practices can benefit from data-driven patient care.

Succeed at  population health management

Your voice: Time to fight ABMS power creep

Special interests keep patients in the dark, right where hospitals want them.

Path to transparency isn’t so clear

Quality primary care takes time with patients, so it’s time for physicians to press for the time needed to truly make needed change.

November 25, 2018 edition