Patient Relations

AAFP announces good news for primary care in results of NRMP Match.

HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.

Physicians are stretched thin, but resources exist to help them help patients — especially youths — with behavioral health concerns.

Company follows Eli Lilly to reduce patient costs as federal health care leaders tout effects of new laws on drug prices.

Here’s what to expect from the pandemic, point-of-care marketing, AI and more for this year and beyond.

Study examines screenings, patient demographics, and primary care as gun violence grows as a public health concern.

‘Extortion without encrypting files’ is a growing risk to cybersecurity of medical computer networks.

Researchers examine how patients search online, by website and age.

Youths still reeling from losses, distress of COVID-19 pandemic, federal leaders say.

In recent years, March historically is top month for medical fraudsters.

House Republicans rip spending plans’ effects on Medicare, drug innovation.

It’s clear the state of PA must change. Artificial intelligence has a role in streamlining administrative tasks.

Survey examines patient preferences for online presence, communications, social media.

They add to recent primary care expansions by Amazon, Walmart.

To successfully navigate these turbulent times, physician practices will need to look for ways to increase revenue and decrease costs to help offset losses and increasing expenses.

Adult, youth criteria aim to support care for 150 million people across nation.

Retail giant expanding into two new states, with additional growth in Texas.

MGMA agrees accurate billing is essential, but more information is needed before changing the system next year.

Working with patients to increase their adherence and the physician-patient relationship.

Six organizations to implement programs based on six principles for healthy workplace culture.

Bottlenecks in care have serious implications for hospital operations. Here’s one way to relieve the pressure.

Insulin is not affordable in current health care system, ‘and that needs to change,’ CEO says.

The 2023 vaccination schedule, as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Investing in customer experience strategies can improve customer satisfaction, raise employee retention and save companies money in the long term. Private practices that do not maintain digital prowess will have unhappy patients and unhappy employees.

When can you waive copays or deductibles? Can you provide free care for physician colleagues and their families?