Patients

Your patients and staff members are your best marketing tool. Get them to be "super fans" of you and your practice.

The PA profession, which is rooted in the military, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Today, many Certified PAs are now treating those who served our country.

Malpractice incidents are unfortunate for all involved, but can provide insightful lessons for practices. Here are seven takeaways from real-life suits.

There is a precedent happening in pediatrics as helicopter parents and overbearing daycare centers have created a sharp increase in "doctor's notes."

Don't let a lack of communication, EHR misadventures, or failure to be prepared lead to a damaging malpractice suit at your practice.

A recent policy adopted by the AMA sends the wrong message to physician practices about the so-called threat of retail clinics.

It's time to better educate, and equip physicians and flight crews for common in-flight emergencies, according to this doc.

Concierge medicine can benefit everyone and is not the high-end medical service some make it out to be, according to this expert.

At least one doctor expresses his desire for malpractice reform to enacted, to put an end to frivolous lawsuits. Don't send in the clowns!

As PAs get more involved in today's medical practice, readers are split on whether or not this is a good thing.

Medicine is full of occasional victories, unfortunate defeats, and never feeling like it's enough. Here are five times I feel less than successful.

As a solo physician, it's not easy to drop an insurance plan when you know that could have a negative impact on your patients.

Despite a Republican Congress and White House, experts are skeptical about federal medical tort reform bills becoming law.

Almost three weeks after the bill narrowly passed through the House, the bill's CBO score was made public, drawing criticism.

By using schedule automation, a multi-specialty practice in Mass. is saving time and headaches, while also improving the patient experience.

Developing this kind of document can let physicians know what expectations your practice has of them.

Four years after declaring obesity a disease, the national doctor's group is urging new terminology for physicians to use in exam rooms.

An administrative director reflects on the many emotions of collecting money from payers and patients in today's healthcare climate.

This practitioner shares his experience in providing care in Guatemala on a recent mission trip.

By ensuring they have adequate face-to-face time with patients, concierge physicians are providing wholesome care.

New data reveals what potential patients are looking for when they are searching for a doctor. It comes down to insurance, convenience and more.

The American Health Care Act has passed the House and moves to the Senate, despite ardent opposition from the AMA and other physician groups.

There are several redundant questions and processes when trying to obtain a prior authorization. It needs to be simplified.

More patients are engaged with their healthcare, thanks to increased use of patient portals and other digital tools.

A healthcare professional takes time to address some of the misconceptions patients may have when they present for care.

Here are a few dos and don'ts for physicians dipping their toes into the sometimes murky waters of social media.

The biggest obstacle between you and your patients having an optimal relationship is potentially the words that come out of your mouth.

Some patients just assume physicians are rich and they don't need the money. Thus, they skip out on paying their bills.

This doctor has figured out the perfect way to increase patient satisfaction at his practice. It involves offering a tasty beverage in the waiting room.

While prescription registries have made it easier to track down drug seekers, they are not foolproof. Here are red flags you should be looking out for.