October 13th 2025
Medical Economics wants to hear from doctors about what patients are asking about in the examination room.
Doctors combat medical misinformation by becoming trusted anchors for patients, fostering clarity and trust in turbulent health landscapes.
October 10th 2025
Pfizer was at the White House late last month; AstraZeneca touts expansion in Virginia.
A KFF survey shows 77% of U.S. adults heard President Trump’s claim linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism. Most don’t believe it.
October 3rd 2025
Empathy enhances human connections in medicine, driving better health outcomes and patient engagement while reducing anxiety and chronic disease risks.
Study: Clinicians more often question credibility of Black patients in medical notes
In 13M+ EHR notes from a Mid-Atlantic health system, clinicians were more likely to record doubt about Black patients’ sincerity and competency than White patients.
Patients still trust white coats, but gender bias lingers
Patients’ preferences for physicians’ attire depend on setting, specialty and physician gender, review shows.
ACP: Prescription drug shortages are a public health crisis that needs action now
New position paper outlines scope of problem and offers policies that could help.
Patients are getting health info from social media, even when they’re not looking for it
KFF finds most U.S. adults encounter health content on social media, but relatively few believe it’s trustworthy — even as influencers gain traction with younger users.
What online reviews — and the words patients use — say about your practice
A Penn Medicine study of over 1 million Yelp reviews finds that administrative hassles and poor communication drive patient dissatisfaction, while kindness and connection still win patients over.
The federal government is targeting 7-OH without presenting the evidence
HHS, RFK have called for a sweeping ban on 7-OH — without public data, confirmed fatalities, or expert input.
New concepts for nutrition, science and lifestyle in medical education
The leader of a lifestyle medicine program discusses the importance of nutrition and dietary training for physicians.
How to talk to older patients
With the senior population growing, a new GSA guide urges clinicians to ditch the jargon and embrace empathy, clarity and patient-centered communication.
Nutrition in medical education: How to approach patients with dietary advice
Out-of-network confusion, rising costs pushing more patients to delay care
A Madaket Health report finds nearly half of insured Americans are putting off care — Millennials are most likely to go digital or pay out-of-pocket.
As colorectal cancer cases grow in younger adults, U.S. health care reaches ‘pivotal point’ in screening for it
Trio of studies examines state of CRC and best ways to engage patients since USPSTF updated screening recommendations in 2021.
Nutrition in medical education: Health effects, scientific evidence — and the best diet
How to restore trust in the American health care system
Strengthening the physician-patient bond through value-based care
Three ways to improve patient access
Enhance patient access with RCM strategies: streamline workflows, leverage AI, and prioritize technology to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.
Nutrition in medical education: ‘Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food’
The loss of Medicaid and ACA health insurance will lead to fewer patients for physicians
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now the law of the land, will bring change to U.S. health care.
White House and CMS tap Amazon, Apple, Google and other tech giants to drive patient-centered digital health initiative
Amazon, Apple, Google and other major players join CMS in their mission to break down data silos, “kill the clipboard” and empower patients with real-time health information.
Nutrition in medical education: Using both lifestyle medicine and conventional medicine to benefit patients
Nutrition in medical education: Lifestyle medicine vs. conventional medicine
Can AI predict no-shows before they happen? This new model says yes
A Penn State study shows AI can flag missed appointments before they occur, helping practices cut disruptions, save time, and improve care continuity.
HHS, RFK Jr. target synthetic opioid 7-OH aiming to avert the next national addiction crisis
Synthetic opioid sold at stores and online is ‘a recipe for a public health disaster.’
Nutrition in medical education: Classroom, clinic and community
Diabetes patients face rising debt, credit risk and financial fallout
New research linking EHRs with credit reports reveals a disparity in financial well-being for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Real-time context awareness: Enhancing customer service with AI
AI transforms customer service in health care, enhancing patient interactions, streamlining operations, and improving satisfaction through context-aware technology.
Nutrition in medical education: Beginnings within a medical school
AMA ‘deeply concerned’ that RFK Jr. could fire USPSTF members
News spreads about a possible shakeup coming for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Workplace violence is driving physicians and nurses to the exit, new report shows
Nearly half of health care workers say they’re likely to leave their job within a year, citing safety concerns.
More than 120M Americans lack adequate access to health care, study finds
Pharmacy closures, hospital shortages and underserved primary care persist in 80% of counties across rural and urban America.
Advanced Primary Care Management Services: A new proactive model for whole patient care
Teams, tech and accountability are part of a new model to improve care for patients with complex or chronic conditions.
AMR: ‘The silent pandemic’ — Large and small measures to combat antimicrobial resistance
An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.