Patient Relations

What do the price transparency rules mean to physicians and will they really lower prices?

What delights patients and what leaves them wanting more?

Physicians never get a second chance to make a first impression with a patient.

Lower patient volume and challenges collecting payments can push practices to the brink

Primary care physicians should be aware that patients have a renewed interest in STI-related appointments following a spike in STIs post-Covid.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Physicians and employers are tired of waiting for the government to fix health care. So they came together and fixed it themselves.

Paying for health care is a burden in America, and employers – including medical practices -- need to look at alternatives to traditional health insurance

The top news stories in primary care today.

COVID outcomes were negatively affected by misinformation

Patients often find it hard to keep to a long-term treatment plan, but there are ways physicians can help

The top news stories in primary care today.

The pros and cons of popular diet plans.

The top news stories in primary care today.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Study finds inappropriate use has financial and health costs

Study of enrollment trends highlights the benefits most employers offer their workers

Demonstrating to patients that you understand their feelings can reduce tension and restore trust

Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.

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.