Patient Relations

Analysis of more than 17,000 privately insured adults finds significant declines in out-of-pocket costs, but no relief from high premiums or medical debt.

The president of The Physicians Foundation discusses findings of a new poll about medical misinformation, disinformation and the effects on patient care.

Findings by The Physicians Foundation point to an epidemic of medical misinformation and disinformation in the United States.

Survey finds 95% of health care providers globally worried about flu, RSV and COVID-19, with misinformation fueling vaccine hesitancy.

Drexel University research shows simple changes could make primary care visits more welcoming and less stressful for patients.

Private practices can use automation to close care gaps, improve outcomes, and deepen patient trust

AI and social media now rival referrals and review sites in shaping patient choice.

Appointment management doesn’t have to be a pain. These strategies help practices run on time, every time.

Bridging gaps to renew trust and deliver quality care

Doctors say they can recognize and counter falsehoods, but do they really?

The strategies used by successful community banks to attract and retain customers offer valuable lessons for health care providers aiming to expand their patient base and grow sustainably.

Researchers say values-driven listening can strengthen patient trust, improve care and reduce burnout across health systems.

Analyst J.D. Power releases 2025 Medicare Advantage report.

Potential changes for remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Nominees due in early September, so online application process is open.

In 13M+ EHR notes from a Mid-Atlantic health system, clinicians were more likely to record doubt about Black patients’ sincerity and competency than White patients.

Patients’ preferences for physicians’ attire depend on setting, specialty and physician gender, review shows.

New position paper outlines scope of problem and offers policies that could help.

KFF finds most U.S. adults encounter health content on social media, but relatively few believe it’s trustworthy — even as influencers gain traction with younger users.

A Penn Medicine study of over 1 million Yelp reviews finds that administrative hassles and poor communication drive patient dissatisfaction, while kindness and connection still win patients over.

HHS, RFK have called for a sweeping ban on 7-OH — without public data, confirmed fatalities, or expert input.

The leader of a lifestyle medicine program discusses the importance of nutrition and dietary training for physicians.

With the senior population growing, a new GSA guide urges clinicians to ditch the jargon and embrace empathy, clarity and patient-centered communication.

The leader of a lifestyle medicine program discusses the importance of nutrition and dietary training for physicians.

A Madaket Health report finds nearly half of insured Americans are putting off care — Millennials are most likely to go digital or pay out-of-pocket.