Patient Relations

Providing clear and simple instructions reduces patients’ uncertainty and fear when confronted with bad news

AHRQ has open comment period on new study that found at least 87 approaches to blending behavioral health with physical treatments.

Study shows stark disparities in how adults with disabilities are treated in health care settings

What can other providers learn from this trend?

How vulnerable are your medical records?

Work, play, finances, relationships can all make a difference to psychological well-being.

Map out a strategy to compete before it's too late

Report shows that almost 20% of older adults on Medicare are underinsured and sometimes choosing between medical care and rent.

Most White patients don’t believe racism exists in medicine. Learning about it can change their perspectives and support for policies promoting equality.

Top-down solutions are needed to expand the workforce and reduce burnout, not just free up a few minutes here and there.

Skyrocketing out-of-pocket health care costs and unexpected medical expenses are outpacing inflationary pressures which have already decimated the budgets of many American families.

Poll shows majority of older adults are against the idea of incorporating life expectancy into screening guidelines

Patients are clamoring for care as the physician shortage gets worse. Here’s why nurse practitioners and physician assistants are part of the solution.

Benefits will come when physicians and health experts begin integrating large language models into practices, hospitals and insurance companies.

Survey examines patient feelings about doctors and emerging technology.

If your patients aren't getting healthy sleep, consider coffee consumption.

Medical tech company leader says electronic health records 'should be a provider’s best ally' for patient care.

Patients with greater health risks had more screenings and more savings, without extending full health insurance in New York City.

NAACOs fall conference features speakers on risk and success.

This hybrid model successfully addresses the primary obstacles to high-quality care that rural patients and their doctors face.

Free system moves company into patient engagement, CEO says.

Medical organizations support measures to treat firearms as a public health issue. How do doctors handle it in the exam room?

Census Bureau releases estimates that show uninsured rate is decreasing in recent years.

Smaller physicians’ office will need assistance.

Reaching a turning point on drivers of health.

Different generations face different problems when it comes to accessing health care.

The right soundtrack can help patients feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety, and make visits more enjoyable.

Communication is the key to ensuring health and wellness don’t get lost in transition.

Study finds “unprecedented decline” in scores nationwide

Computer-generated help will allow primary care physicians to make more, better connections with their patients.