Patient Relations

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

Commonwealth Fund examines underinsureds, now more than 20% of the people with health insurance around the country.

Most U.S. adults are in favor of mental health discussions during primary care visits, according to a recent survey.

Brooks-LaSure describes achievements in her final national leadership call.

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

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP sat down with Medical Economics for an exclusive Q&A.

Some states have few or no hospitals with ‘A’ grades for patient safety, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 report card.

When providers adopt digital tools, they can deliver a better consumer experience that promotes greater patient satisfaction and increases the likelihood of prompt collections.

Leapfrog Group publishes fall 2024 marks for almost 3,000 facilities nationwide.

Clearing up misconceptions about neuro sympathetic reset and its role in managing chronic pain and emotional trauma.

Patients still want a human-centered connection with their health care providers

Study finds spreading medical misinformation is low on the list of reasons for disciplinary actions against physicians in recent years.

‘We did not anticipate this magnitude of increase in mortality,’ expert researcher says.

‘We did not anticipate this magnitude of increase in mortality,’ expert researcher says.

These words and phrases that should never be said to patients, and what to say instead, were covered in a recent Mayo Clinic paper.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the CDC's recently updated recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccinations and explains how to best handle patient concerns and misinformation.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the importance of consistency and maintaining a relationship with a patient over time.

Distributed technology for provider credentialing and patient identification can increase access to health care around the globe.

Who should coordinate care transitions? The doctors with the best picture of care through touchpoints with patients and their families.

A patient-centered approach requires prioritizing affordability and accessibility and yields improved cash flow and patient care access.

Patients agree that clinicians should know social determinants of health data, but barriers surrounding clinician-patient relationships and the data collection process make the exchange of information difficult.

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

What doctors should know about using neurofeedback to overcome attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and literacy barriers.

A new report determined the importance of communication in patients’ outcomes and emotional states.

Artificial intelligence and personalized incentive structures are coming together to take pressure for treatment plan adherence off doctors’ shoulders.

When primary care practices are being strangled by market forces beyond their control, the fastest way to counter those forces is to quickly generate more revenue.

Two experts discuss The Physicians Foundation and its efforts to affect the factors that affect health outside the doctor's office.

Study suggests a way to use EHRs to develop relationship before patients arrive for an exam.

Doctors offer insights on the how they and their patients are using GLP-1RA medicines.

Study reveals disproportionate struggles for women in prime working and childbearing years