Patient Relations

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.

Study shows that a simple change to when you are reminding patients about appointments can make a big difference in reducing no-shows

Family physicians, independent practitioners testify in House ‘Examination of U.S. Provider Landscape.’

ACIP meeting this week goes on hold as various advocates blast recommendations, judge’s order.

Physicians Foundation will convene an expert panel discussion on state of research, what works and what’s needed for SDOH.

Vaccines have become one of the most controversial topics in America. Will competing integrity groups help or hinder doctors in getting the message out?

The nonprofit safety organization ECRI's 2026 report highlights artificial intelligence, hospital closures in rural communities and a resurgence of vaccine-preventable illness among its 10 most pressing threats to patient safety.

Vaccines have become one of the most controversial topics in America. Will competing integrity groups help or hurt doctors get the message out?