Patient Relations

Physician communication can build trust and empower patients to make decisions based on fact, not social media claims.

WalletHub's analysis of 182 cities across 41 health indicators finds the West Coast and Mountain West on top.

Studies show doctors think the patient access gap is much smaller than patients do

Challenges in care access range from prior authorizations to cost of care. Operational efficiencies and digital tools are improving things, but staffing shortages and financial strain continue to impede patient access.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

Insights from the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

The South and Gulf Coast own the bottom of WalletHub's 182-city ranking, as three Texas cities land in the bottom 10.

Staffing shortages, rising patient acuity and the spread of AI self-diagnosis tools are all hitting the health care system at the same time.

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Medicare has a laudable goal to bargain for lower prices, but there’s a chance patients could lose out on billions in savings.

Rosemarie Aznavorian says acuity matters more than ratios, and when patients self-treat before arriving, hospitals need even more nurses to care for them.

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

From common misconceptions to referral practices, here’s a closer look at the role frontline providers play in today’s fertility landscape.

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Peterson Health Technology Institute analyzes options for PCPs and patients dealing with gastrointestinal disorders.

With internal medicine and executive experience, Hicks will be the first African American chief executive for American College of Physicians.

How ambient AI and clinical decision support are reducing administrative burden, eliminating burnout and returning the focus to patient-centered care

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Johns Hopkins researchers discuss technology as federal health leaders and patients remain skeptical.

Misdiagnosis, contraindicated treatments and missed care are all on the table when AI becomes a patient's first (and only) stop.

It’s not just burnout when patient numbers increase but doctors are not allowed adequate time and treatments for them.

Sarah Matt, M.D., MBA, makes the case that virtual care can expand access and strengthen patient relationships — if physicians, health systems and technology vendors stop assuming they know what patients need.

With the premium payment grace period ending in March 2026, a new survey finds most returning enrollees are already struggling to afford coverage.

What to consider when you want to trade confusion and frustration for intelligence and efficiency.