Patient Relations

HHS announces pledges from medical schools, accrediting boards to teach more about health effects of diet.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

An empty exam room is more than a missed appointment; it’s a breakdown in patient engagement.

One in five privately insured adults denied coverage for doctor-recommended care, survey finds

A panel of revenue cycle leaders at the MGMA Summit Digital Conference outlined where patient billing is headed and why physicians should pay attention.

Did you know that 45% of Americans misread their drug labels?

Here's a place to start the discussion when patients ask about one of the hottest issues across medicine and health care.

A new JAMA proposal would treat primary care as a public utility, pooling the dollars payers already spend on it into a single state fund that pays practices directly, with no new spending needed to start.

A policy expert explains what physicians need to know when patients ask about the changing prices of their medicines.

What happens to healthcare if patients can’t afford it?

Atlas MD co-founder Josh Umbehr, M.D., who has been in direct primary care practice since 2010, explains why he thinks the model is closer to mainstream than most physicians realize.

Mayo Clinic cardiologist authors explain why incremental steps can lead patients to better health and more joy in life.

Most teens and young adults call the adult health care system confusing, and the physicians who treat them agree.

Patients postpone care due to delays in prior authorizations. It’s a symptom of major changes happening in health care.

Armed with a new ruling, Democrats launch another effort to kill prior auth in WISeR payment model now running in six states.

When it comes to filling prescriptions, having a nearby pharmacy isn't always enough.

The clinical and financial case for teaching physicians how to communicate after a medical error

It’s a premium interactive digital edition built for physicians who mean business.

Federally qualified health centers offer primary care to millions, and their role has never been more critical

No physician wants to write a prescription that their patient can’t afford. But having affordability information, such as co-pays and vouchers or discounts, embedded into the EHR encourages better conversations between patients and providers about medication costs and support options.

It’s a premium interactive digital edition built for physicians who mean business.

Fight burnout and be a better doctor by becoming an amateur anthropologist, starting with your next patient.

Burnout, hassle and unrealistic patient demands have replaced personal health concerns and rising malpractice premiums as the top drivers of early physician exits.

Value-based care relies on annual wellness visits, but are they really helping patients and practices?

Is DPC for me? Hear from physicians who made the switch and found success.