Patient Retention

U.S. health care has a patient loyalty problem hiding in plain sight, says a new report based on a survey of 10,000 consumers.

Value-based care relies on annual wellness visits, but are they really helping patients and practices?

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

A slideshow of top counties where population is projected to grow or shrink.

Trilliant Health analysis outlines trends emerging as health care defies ‘laws of economics.’

Appointment wait times are growing, according to new data from AMN Healthcare.

AMN Healthcare data show patients must wait longer to meet with physicians for non-emergency care.

From tightening front-end processes to leveraging the right tech, these practical tips help small practices boost collections and reduce administrative headaches.

Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, discusses the organization’s 25th anniversary and more.

One in four Americans experience functional decline by age 65, making fall risk management crucial for primary care practices.

Less clear is whether social drivers of health screenings are improving patient outcomes, according to a new study.

New study linking hearing health with Parkinson’s disease highlights need for more hearing testing and treatment.

How many people will be affected if Congress does not extend premium tax credits for ACA insurance?

New global survey tallies levels of patient group involvement in research, care delivery and more.

Congressional action needed before premium tax credits expire at end of 2025.

New research from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners affirms the current problems of the U.S. health care system, as well as some improvements from 2023.

Primary care doctors have an immediate opportunity to improve treatments as a wave of patients with ASD transitions from pediatric to adult care.

Advanced primary care company also announces new chief health officer.

As the primary care market grows, physicians must present treatment information when patients are making critical health decisions.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Primary care physicians are often inundated with messages from patients. Is there a better way for practices to manage this patient communication to help improve practice workflows and free up physician time?

Communications firm Edelman surveys people to discern credibility of sources of health information.

Here’s why physicians, other clinicians and employers are getting behind zero-interest payment plans.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics president discusses latest trends in food, patient health and medicine.

An emergency medicine physician shares his background and perspectives on how a diverse medical workforce will help doctors, other clinicians, and patients.