Patient Relations

A positive strategy to help patients with obesity is to help set realistic goals.

Texas Medical Association claims arbitration rules give unfair advantage to health insurers.

Analyst uses hyperlocal data to understand current and forecasted physician shortages.

Four states, D.C., at or below half the national average.

What can physicians do to prevent late patients from ruining their schedule?

Recognizing signs, connecting to care could save lives, but more research “critically needed.”

Rise of telehealth in COVID-19 pandemic reveals flaws, but there’s potential to improve the patient experience.

Researchers report findings about training, screening, and treatment pathway.

NVSS data shows decrease in all 50 states based on 2020 figures.

Back-to-school season is prime time to reach parents and children about immunizations.

Report crunches the numbers for behaviors, park access and integrative health practices.

Report crunches the numbers for behaviors, park access and integrative health practices.

Small shifts in your communication style and tactics when discussing obesity with patients can significantly impact how your message is received.

End-of-life care discussions with patients are critical for physicians of any specialty, but especially primary care.

Marketing your practice for senior patients takes some different strategies.

Doctors should inquire about food, housing, education, and offer resources, according to survey.

AMA, Joint Commission aim to improve outcomes for marginalized patients.

COVID-19 fallout pushes some issues to the top of the list.

Staffing shortages and patients’ expectations for high-touch care go hand-in-hand in today’s unconventional market.

The medical care disparity is widening between urban and rural America. What can we do about it?

Finding a physician using payers' physician directories is still a daunting task.

Where does your state rank?

Impacts of the pandemic on patients, physicians, and pharmacists.

Fewer than half of American adults receive vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia.

Americans want the technology available, but most prefer in-person visits.

Four simple steps can increase collection of patient balances while also preserving the practice-patient relationship.

Clinicians need to avoid negative terms in describing patients

Are your patients satisfied with the service your practice provides? Here's how to find out.

Don't let patients get a bad impression over the phone of the service you provide at your practice.

Earning good ratings is becoming more difficult, but there are ways to make real gains in your scores.