Patient Relations

Mental health treatment access is low while cost is high. Here’s what to know about digital solutions.

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

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

A Canadian study found that patients who visited another within-group physician were less likely to require an emergency department visit than those who visited walk-in clinics.

Study finds a notable shift in the public perception of care after the pandemic

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

Poor mental health can be driven by online browsing choices - but a free tool can help

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.