Patients

In order to provide comprehensive care, physicians need the ability to pick up on a patients concerns, not just their symptoms.

A practice is discovering that the universal truth around HIPAA compliance is there is no universal truth. Every scenario is different.

Physicians need to know the signs of human trafficking so they can successfully diagnose, treat, and report an incident.

United Airlines unceremoniously booted a physician off his flight and in the process unintentionally taught practices a few valuable lessons.

Telehealth adoption is not where it could be, here are five trends having an impact on the market.

Can't get an appointment with your doctor? This practice has a better way to "connect" with him.

There are a lot of challenges to opening a practice in a low-income area. However, it's doable - here are some things to consider if you are weighing this route.

With the GOP's efforts to repeal the ACA having gone awry, what's next for health policy? The AMA President-Elect weighs in.

Worried about bringing in new patients in the digital age? Look towards investing in marketing technologies.

Amid a possible repeal of the ACA, a study shows physicians were able to accommodate an uptick in patient demand under the law.

Wearing a smartwatch on your wrist to track your health? It can't be used for a credible medical opinion, says this doctor.

Bottlenecks will happen at your practice, but that doesn't mean you have be complicit. Here are ways to keep patients flowing.

Insurance companies are grading you. You may know this, but do you know how to change your score?

Despite an overwhelming abundance of evidence, some anti-vaccine advocates are insistent that they are not safe.

When do you plan on hanging up your stethoscope for good? Will it be your choice or your employer's choice?

With the geriatric patient population increasing, physicians can count on PAs to take a hands-on approach to managing their care.

As the healthcare system in the U.S. undergoes a shift under MACRA, it's important to look at "access to care" and what it means.

This doctor's practice found out he was failing at social media. He offers three suggestions that could help you avoid this fate.

Be as convenient to patients as much as possible if you want to compete with the growing abundance of quick-care clinics.

While there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen in healthcare this year, one expert predicts that value-based care isn't going anywhere.

A lot stands in the way of a strong patient-doctor relationship these days, specifically the cost of care. But physicians must remain committed.

A recent scenario brought up questions of HIPAA compliance during an emergency, such as patient exhibiting erratic behavior.

What will happen with U.S. healthcare policy? No one knows, but one patient is worrying a little too much about the change from Obamacare to Trumpcare.

How high-deductibles and copays are straining, but also strengthening, the trust between doctors and patients.

Prescribing more medication to a patient isn't always the answer and can be dangerous, as this doctor recently learned.

Providing excellent customer service isn't rocket science and yet, as this editor has seen, it seems to not be a priority for many organizations.

Every doctor wants to see the best in their patients, but the truth is some will cause you trouble. Here are tips to deal with problem patients.

Enough is enough, you are ready to dismiss a patient. What are the right reasons to do so and what actions can you take?

This doctor has decided on an eternal New Year's resolution to be on time. Unfortunately, she's discovered there is such a thing as over-preparation.

Look for areas to improve patient satisfaction, such as removing or reducing the time patients spend in the waiting room.