Patient Relations

What doctors should know about using neurofeedback to overcome attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and literacy barriers.

A new report determined the importance of communication in patients’ outcomes and emotional states.

Artificial intelligence and personalized incentive structures are coming together to take pressure for treatment plan adherence off doctors’ shoulders.

When primary care practices are being strangled by market forces beyond their control, the fastest way to counter those forces is to quickly generate more revenue.

Two experts discuss The Physicians Foundation and its efforts to affect the factors that affect health outside the doctor's office.

Study suggests a way to use EHRs to develop relationship before patients arrive for an exam.

Doctors offer insights on the how they and their patients are using GLP-1RA medicines.

Study reveals disproportionate struggles for women in prime working and childbearing years

Congressional action needed before premium tax credits expire at end of 2025.

Studies find solid recognition of anaphylaxis symptoms, but updates and education are needed on first course of treatment.

Organizations announce collaboration with new locations to start in 2025.

Stores are closing as nation’s largest drug store chain, large-scale competitors adapt to market conditions.

By envisioning this next-generation patient experience, we can see how a fully connected and collaborative ecosystem powered by innovation at every care touchpoint can deliver an integrated, intelligent experience that benefits patients and providers.

New research from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners affirms the current problems of the U.S. health care system, as well as some improvements from 2023.

While it can be tempting to opt for the lowest-price interpreting service, that decision could compromise service quality and incur higher costs in the long run.

Patient engagement is about involving the patient in their own care. So use one of your key tech tools - your EHR - to help boost that involvement.

Inaccurate measurements could lead to potential overdiagnosis of hypertension, according to research.

Medication adherence starts with meeting patients in the moments that matter.

As the American population ages and donations decline, raising awareness is a crucial first step to replenish supplies.

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Public comment period opens; new model is based on current lists of large pharmacies and retailers.

Survey of cardiologists shows potential revolution in heart care – if patients follow doctors’ orders.

Four challenges organizations must address to truly improve cost efficiency and quality in health care.

Study finds widespread racial and socioeconomic inequities in denied preventive care claims

The relationship between patients and providers lays the foundation of each patient's care experience.

Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer’s disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.

Drug values topped $1.3 billion as Houston became ‘hot zone’ for commonly abused prescription drugs.

A simple fix can solve a lot of complex problems for medical practices

There is a correlation between poor communication and increased risk of litigation