Patient Relations

Four primary care experts unpack a landmark report showing that investing in primary care isn't just good medicine — it's the most powerful cost-reduction strategy the U.S. isn't using.

The UCSF Department of Medicine chair says AI scribes are the right first use case for AI in health care.

New Mayo Clinic guide aims to present latest heart health information to patients — and it can help doctors, too.

Emerging technology can support primary care physicians with early detection that offers the best hope for patients

Doctors already have difficulty keeping patients on their meds. Prior authorization barriers are just making it worse.

How one state aims to become the first to embrace a universal health care system.

The sad reality is that too many Americans are ingesting a daily cocktail of Big Pharma prescribed by multiple doctors who typically don’t talk to each other or know each other.

The disproportionate burden on rural health systems, and the technology that could help

A researcher in wearable medical technology describes technology that’s already helping patients and has room to grow.

Health care groups back new legislation that could expand Medicare chronic care management.

A new KFF tracking poll shows AI use rivaling social media as a source of health information, particularly among younger and uninsured patients.

What physicians need to know about a massive program that affects prices of medicines.

Doctors and patients have differing views of how easy accessing health care is

Physician communication can build trust and empower patients to make decisions based on fact, not social media claims.

WalletHub's analysis of 182 cities across 41 health indicators finds the West Coast and Mountain West on top.

Studies show doctors think the patient access gap is much smaller than patients do

Challenges in care access range from prior authorizations to cost of care. Operational efficiencies and digital tools are improving things, but staffing shortages and financial strain continue to impede patient access.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

The South and Gulf Coast own the bottom of WalletHub's 182-city ranking, as three Texas cities land in the bottom 10.

Medicare has a laudable goal to bargain for lower prices, but there’s a chance patients could lose out on billions in savings.

From common misconceptions to referral practices, here’s a closer look at the role frontline providers play in today’s fertility landscape.

Peterson Health Technology Institute analyzes options for PCPs and patients dealing with gastrointestinal disorders.

With internal medicine and executive experience, Hicks will be the first African American chief executive for American College of Physicians.

How ambient AI and clinical decision support are reducing administrative burden, eliminating burnout and returning the focus to patient-centered care

Johns Hopkins researchers discuss technology as federal health leaders and patients remain skeptical.