Patient Relations

Skyrocketing out-of-pocket health care costs and unexpected medical expenses are outpacing inflationary pressures which have already decimated the budgets of many American families.

Poll shows majority of older adults are against the idea of incorporating life expectancy into screening guidelines

Patients are clamoring for care as the physician shortage gets worse. Here’s why nurse practitioners and physician assistants are part of the solution.

Benefits will come when physicians and health experts begin integrating large language models into practices, hospitals and insurance companies.

Survey examines patient feelings about doctors and emerging technology.

If your patients aren't getting healthy sleep, consider coffee consumption.

Medical tech company leader says electronic health records 'should be a provider’s best ally' for patient care.

Patients with greater health risks had more screenings and more savings, without extending full health insurance in New York City.

NAACOs fall conference features speakers on risk and success.

This hybrid model successfully addresses the primary obstacles to high-quality care that rural patients and their doctors face.

Free system moves company into patient engagement, CEO says.

Medical organizations support measures to treat firearms as a public health issue. How do doctors handle it in the exam room?

Census Bureau releases estimates that show uninsured rate is decreasing in recent years.

Smaller physicians’ office will need assistance.

Reaching a turning point on drivers of health.

Different generations face different problems when it comes to accessing health care.

The right soundtrack can help patients feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety, and make visits more enjoyable.

Communication is the key to ensuring health and wellness don’t get lost in transition.

Study finds “unprecedented decline” in scores nationwide

Computer-generated help will allow primary care physicians to make more, better connections with their patients.

When done correctly, doctors become the ‘quarterback’ leading a patient care team.

If your patients don’t use cigarettes, they may be vaping or using marijuana.

Americans spend huge amounts of money for ineffective care, declining life expectancy.

Federation of State Medical Boards responds to claims that boards are ‘dangerously lax’ about handling accusations against doctors.

Proposals due next month for pilot programs assisting food, housing, safety.