Top patient complaints — and how your practice can solve them
Patient complaints reveal key insights for improving practice quality. Addressing these issues enhances satisfaction, boosts reputation and fosters patient loyalty.
10 hidden costs that are hurting your practice's bottom line
Hidden costs are draining your practice. Here’s where they are — and how to take control.
The 7 secrets of a fulfilling medical career
Discover seven evidence-based strategies to reignite your passion for medicine and combat burnout, ensuring a fulfilling and sustainable career.
States losing the most physicians in rural areas — a slideshow
Physicians Advocacy Institute tallies data on doctors in decline from 2019 to 2024.
Remote patient monitoring facts, figures and policy recommendations — a slideshow
RPM gets analyzed in a new report by the Peterson Center on Healthcare.
Medicine: Physician attitudes on vocations and jobs
Survey asks doctors about their passion and engagement at work.
HHS transformed: What physicians need to know about massive layoffs, changes to federal agencies
How will federal leadership and employment changes affect the American health care system?
14 tips to guide patients through a cancer diagnosis
The important role of primary care doctors after your patient is diagnosed with cancer.
The burden of treatment denials on health care providers
While some providers feel supported by their employers, a significant portion believe more could be done to help them navigate prior authorization challenges.
Match 2025 — By the numbers: a slideshow
A look at the figures from the National Resident Matching Program.
What health care CFOs predict for 2025
After years of volatility, health care leaders across the nation’s hospitals, health systems, and other health care organizations view 2025 with cautious optimism.
Top medical schools for physicians working in primary care – a slideshow
U.S. News & World Report, AAFP tally colleges with physician alumni working in family, internal, and pediatric medicine.
Do online reviews of doctors matter?
There are reviews all over the web for doctors, both primary care and specialists. How much weight do they really carry?
National Academy of Medicine Standing Committee on Primary Care: 12 Perspectives
A roundup of priorities, current trends, concerns and improvements in primary care around the United States.
The 10 most significant threats to patient safety in 2025
The threats emerge from almost every aspect of the health care system.
Telehealth: What’s at stake?
A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.
81% of physicians: 'Technical proficiency is as important as clinical expertise'
Physicians spend an average of 22 personal hours per month learning about new health care technology, says Sermo survey.
This year's top congressional medical technology priorities
AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, the trade group for medical device manufacturers, released a list of priorities for Congress. Here are some of the key objectives.
7 ways to discuss cancer screening with your patients
Primary care physicians have a chance to save lives through early detection of cancer.
Per capita spending on health care: 13 states at the bottom
New study outlines health care spending down to the county level.
8 challenges unique to women physicians
In 2024, more women graduated from medical school than men — but they still face several disadvantages compared to men.
Trump and primary care: Best ways to Make America Health Again
Experts prescribe ways new administration immediately could bolster primary care.
Health care spending per person: 12 states where it is highest — a slideshow
Trump administration health priorities: A survey asks Americans for top issues
Gallup, Emory University post findings about highest priorities for government leaders right now.
Health care drivers – and headwinds – for 2025 and beyond
An analysis by Gibbins Advisors.
What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act 2025
A slideshow with statements of support.
The problems AI must help doctors solve
The Annals of Family Medicine ran a workshop at the International Conference of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, asking what the biggest problems of medicine are and how AI could help.
Retirement planning: Are you ready?
A survey about how physicians save money for life after medicine.
Medical school applicant trends 2024-2025
According to new AAMC data, the 2024-2025 academic year has seen the fewest medical school applicants in seven years, among other findings.
AHA outlines 2025 Advocacy Agenda for hospitals
Pledges to work with Trump administration, Congress to maintain patient care and community service.
