Patient Relations

Health care providers can enhance patient satisfaction by adopting digital payment solutions and transparency, addressing consumer demands for convenience and clarity.

Trump administration tallies ‘staggering cost’ of opioid epidemic as lawmakers ponder budget.

Unlock your practice's potential with clear goal-setting strategies and insights from the Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, tailored for physicians.

A recent review links symptom dismissal to depression, care avoidance and delayed diagnoses — raising urgent questions for physicians facing uncertain cases.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies about HHS budget before House Appropriations Committee.

House committee begins deliberations on federal budget reconciliation bill, which includes Medicaid.

Joshua M. Liao, MD, spoke with Medical Economics following the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting last month about succeeding in value-based payment models.

Three House committee leaders speak out on spending plan up for debate today.

Evidence-based strategies for delivering unexpected or life-changing diagnoses with empathy, clarity and professionalism — while maintaining trust in the process.

Expert physicians discuss the urgent need to rebuild trust in vaccines amid rising skepticism and misinformation during the Trump administration, emphasizing the role of physicians in public health.

A new volume by a physician author examines the history and current state of patient autonomy in health care.

PCPs welcome AI as a time-saver, but new research shows that many failed to catch serious mistakes in AI-generated patient portal messages.

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

Discover how to enhance team alignment in your medical practice with the Define, Communicate, Measure framework for effective practice management.

An expert physician panel discusses how vaccine policy has gone wrong under the Trump administration, why misinformation has flourished and what individual physicians can do to win back patient trust.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network holds cancer policy summit for collaboration to benefit patients.

Primary care physicians are often in the best position to identify and treat patients with AUD.

Navigating prescription affordability is crucial for patient care, ensuring access to necessary medications and fostering open discussions about financial options.

‘Wild west’ of pharmaceutical sales developed as patients clamor for GLP-1s for obesity treatment.

The aging population demands urgent geriatric training in primary care to address complex health needs and improve senior healthcare outcomes.

Learn practical strategies to transform your medical practice from reactive to proactive, enhancing patient care and business success with expert insights.

New survey reveals a sharp increase in deferred care due to affordability concerns — even among the insured — as employers and physicians face the fallout.

Machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence, can sift through massive amounts of data to benefit physicians and patients.

Communication, consistency and uniformity across multiple locations will pay dividends in patient satisfaction and profitability.

Patient complaints reveal key insights for improving practice quality. Addressing these issues enhances satisfaction, boosts reputation and fosters patient loyalty.