Patient Relations

The top news stories in medicine today.

Experts debate keeping or changing greater reimbursement for health care at hospital outpatient departments instead of doctors’ offices.

How hope and optimism for technology can shape a more positive future for healthcare & how we can get there

A Philadelphia-area medical practice experimented with having medical assistants triage patient portal messages. What challenges did they experience with this new workflow?

A slideshow with reaction and responses to latest version of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.

Jennifer N. Lee, M.D. recently conducted a study on managing patient portal messages at her medical practice — and found something interesting about physician gender.

National Academy of Medicine proposes a standard way to discuss ‘a widespread, poorly understood medical condition.’

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective treatment for AUD, but it remains underutilized by the medical community.

Report says lack of agreement over definition creates a challenge for patient, physicians, researchers and policy makers.

New AMIA survey plans on detailing responses from doctors, other clinicians twice a year.

A new study tested a different way to handle patient portal message inflow at a medical practice.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Study examines reasons and relative low rates of screening for patient use of the drug.

American College of Physicians publishes position paper on best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into health care.

Findings to be presented in national conference this week.

Researchers say ‘tremendous’ results are possible with dietary changes, but few patients get nutrition information.

Innovative workflow at Penn Family Care reduces physician burnout and enhances efficiency

Why great medical practices have mediocre online reviews, and how they can be improved through the power of the patient voice.

What are the time sinks taking you away from your patients? Artificial intelligence will assist those on the front lines of medicine.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Defining what constitutes “the good of the patient: is complex in a modern, diverse society where multiple perspectives and values coexist

Physicians must lead the charge for legislative changes that will help them treat rural patients disproportionately suffering from ill health.

Educating patients about their payment options produces better health outcomes and bolsters practice revenue

Small Business Committee sympathetic to independent physician practices.

Pennsylvania study examines treatment before and after federal law regarding health insurance, Medicaid expansion.

Should we tell patients that they are not compliant when they counter argue?

A crucial shift is underway—from viewing obesity solely as a personal failing to recognize it as a nuanced medical condition deserving of comprehensive treatment strategies.

In a world of high deductibles and copays, health insurance offers less protection from medical debt than it did a generation ago.

The top news stories in medicine today.