Patient Relations

The average physician interrupts a patient every 11 seconds.

Study shows patients more loyal when telehealth is offered as an option.

What doctors can learn from telehealth in their in-person patient interactions.

The ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way patients wait for care.

As the industry works toward full interoperability, some patients still have reservations about privacy and security issues.

Waiting too long to focus on retirement can derail long-term goals.

By using medication management tools and strategies, providers can improve adherence, reduce healthcare costs, and improve care quality.

When it comes to myths surrounding obesity, the list of misconceptions is as long as the myriad of complications it can cause.

Not only have patient communication preferences drifted during the pandemic, but the very nature of the patient-provider relationship is changing.

Patients see it as providing more effective care.

Black health care professionals and organizations have been holding conversations and town hall meetings to share information and reduce doubts about the safety of the COVID vaccines.

Most are fairly satisfied, but dislike these aspects of their coverage.

Lack of access and transparency, costs, discrimination, and misdiagnoses all play roles.

Regulations vary by state, so carefully follow all guidelines.

Drop in overall life expectancy attributed to “mishandling” of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most want to keep using it and see it as equivalent to an in-office visit.

Study shows that some practices are losing money due to missed appointments and poor follow-up.

The rules can be confusing if not carefully followed.

As restrictions are lifted and the threat of Covid wanes, the medical community will need to work hard to encourage patients to reengage and seek care.

These errors can cost your practice a lot of money in fines.

Follow all the guidelines to avoid hefty fines.

Public health insurance benefits include better access to care and higher quality of care.

Combined, these efforts encourage active participation in the care process and drive sustained behavior change.

Nearly 80% of Americans say they’ll seek advice from health care providers when making the decision on whether or not to get the vaccine.

The pandemic has changed the way many patients want to communicate with their physicians.