Patient Relations

Physician reimbursement keeps dropping as doctors need predictable, stable sources of revenue.

The following strategies can improve access to primary care.

As more physicians turn to employment by hospitals and health systems, they experience a work environment that nurses have endured for years.

Musculoskeletal ailments are common, but treating them can be expensive, time-consuming – even risky. Online collaboration offers a better way to help.

Memberships include zero copay or discounted prescriptions, mental health, urgent care.

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, introduces the organization.

Ongoing medication, medical supply, and medical equipment shortages are plaguing doctors nationwide

Patients want more convenience. Are you ready to accommodate them?

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.