Patient Relations

Paul Offit, M.D., joins the show to talk about the state of vaccine and public health skepticism, and what it means for physicians.

Walter A. Orenstein, M.D., said vaccines have made some diseases disappear, but that people may not understand how they work

But claims are ‘terrible, terrible distortion’ of facts about shots against diseases, ACIP member argues.

But that may not be an apples-to-apples comparison for a nation without peer, another public health expert said.

American College of Physicians President Jason Goldman, M.D., MACP joins the show to talk about medical misinformation.

American College of Physicians President Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, describes challenges and solutions.

Discussion gets into science and balance of public health with personal autonomy.

Most older adults say they could travel longer to see their primary care physician, but survey results find lower limits among vulnerable patient groups.

The critical role of financial transparency and empathy to improve patient satisfaction

ACP President Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, continues his discussion on the current state of vaccines and medical misinformation and disinformation.

New polling reveals declining confidence in the CDC after autism-vaccine claims were added to federal guidance, with Americans leaning toward guidance from the American Medical Association when recommendations clash.

More immigrant adults are skipping medical visits and worrying about physicians sharing their information with federal authorities, KFF-New York Times survey shows.

Medical misinformation, confusion and doubt are affecting the way physicians deliver health care.

Study links continuity in primary care to substantially lower rates of preventable acute hospitalizations.

Krista Blackwell, Ph.D., joins the show to break down the new CDC and American Heart Association reports on ultraprocessed foods.

A West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 adults finds large differences in health care affordability, access and quality across the U.S.

A West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults finds large differences in health care affordability, access and quality across the country.

Offering two or more evidence-based alternatives in EHR prompts made physicians more likely to choose higher-quality care.

Officials say fears are unfounded for safe treatments of menopause symptoms.

Here’s how direct contracting can unlock faster cash flow, lower costs and lasting partnerships with employers.

More steps are needed, including insurance coverage that could help patients.

Practices using remote physiologic monitoring expanded care access without cutting visits for other patients.

CMS announces changes to ‘deliver better outcomes for patients’ while safeguarding funds.

And why it’s time to rethink how lifesaving vaccines and other medicines are delivered.

What physicians need to know, including why it’s important to meet patients where they are with diet, nutrition and food access.