September 15th 2025
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices gets 3 physicians, pharmacist, epidemiologist.
New national poll highlights partisan divides and confusion as federal policy shifts under RFK Jr.’s HHS.
September 10th 2025
RFK says ‘pharmaceutical ads hooked this country on prescription drugs,’ so a crackdown is coming.
September 9th 2025
The reasons why patients don't take mediations are not insurmountable hurdles for physicians
September 3rd 2025
Florida surgeon general says school immunization rules will be scrapped; some changes would need lawmakers’ approval as pediatric leaders warn of outbreak risks. Medical groups speak out in opposition to the move.
Telehealth cuts greenhouse gas emissions by reducing patient travel
Study examines environmental effects of online visits between physicians, patients.
Added social needs interventions don’t necessarily lead to less hospital use
Study connects primary care patients with resources, but admissions, ED visits don’t decrease.
Health care affordability got worse, then better, then worse, over two decades
Researchers examine trends for adult women and men before COVID-19 pandemic.
The patient experience matters
Actionable patient data lives in your digital engagement tools — use it!
4 ways to improve the patient experience for older patients
How to take steps to boost the experience for this group of patients.
Top 13 diets for 2023
Here are some eating programs for fighting obesity, controlling diseases, or improving health in 2023.
Long COVID: Ask about post-exertional malaise
Why excessive fatigue is so important in diagnosis and treatment.
FTC action on PBMs could be just what the doctor ordered to improve patient outcomes
A primer on prescription drug prices, pharmacy benefit managers, government action, and why physicians need to be heard.
Long COVID: A new year’s resolution
Getting clinicians on board for treating patients.
Digital health needs to prove its impact to providers, or go the way of the buffalo
Primary care physicians need functional tools, not just flashy tech, to benefit their patients.
Top administrative challenges for 2023: Patient communication
The No. 3 administrative challenge facing medical practices in 2023.
Long COVID: Primary care will deal with this illness
Primary is the front line of treatment.
The 3 critical places where patients need support with their medications
Studies consistently show patients’ health outcomes are connected to their ability to access, afford and adhere to their medications.
Long COVID: Introducing the PASC Collaborative
Specialty clinics for treating long COVID
Long COVID: Will care be available?
A physician can navigate the health care system, but what about patients?
Long COVID: Accommodating disabilities
How long COVID relates to ADA.
It’s not too late to remind patients about diabetes management during the holidays
Primary care physicians and patients also must look beyond seasonal snacks and stressors to long-term teamwork.
Long COVID: Government funding is a start
Congressional action could help.
Diabetes treatment model integrates primary care physicians, nurses, pharmacists
‘Team-centered, multidisciplinary’ approach helps patients reduce D5 scores, study says.
Need a new year’s resolution? Talk more to your patients about vaccines
Health, science, and politics are in the mix as studies examine links among debates over shots against COVID-19 and measles.
Long COVID: Unanswered questions remain
Prior research might have helped.
Physicians, patients want COVID-19 pandemic to end – but long COVID lingers
A physical medicine specialist describes her experience as a doctor and as a patient, and explains why primary care will be the center for treatment.
How physicians can deal with the ‘tripledemic’ of COVID-19, RSV and influenza
The 2022 respiratory season is shaping up to be uniquely challenging. How can you prepare?
More Republicans than Democrats died after COVID-19 vaccines were available
Researchers analyze pandemic mortality, ‘excess deaths,’ along party lines in two states.
Long COVID: A physician becomes the patient
Long COVID effects are ‘eye-opening and shocking’.
ACA health insurance draws 5.5M enrollees so far
CMS proposes new rules to increase accessibility in 2024.
Waiting room concierge may improve customer service for primary care patients
No additional staff needed to let patients know if docs are running on time.
Long COVID: An introduction
Long COVID symptoms in patients.
Religious, spiritual beliefs are important to patients, but not necessarily in medicine
Survey examines crossover of spirituality and health care in adults aged 50 years or older.
Effective writing tips for physicians
Written communication skills are important for interacting with both patients and colleagues.