Patient Relations

The legality of caring for minor patients once they turn 18.

We all want to think it won’t happen to us, but the recent shootings reinforce that you need to prepare for the worst instead of hoping for the best.

Stemming heart disease and stroke is too big of a battle for physicians to tackle alone. Physician assistants can provide some much-needed support by explaining treatment plans, encouraging lifestyle changes, and improving both patient compliance and patient relations.

With the silver tsunami fast approaching, it’s critical that physicians develop workflows to keep abreast of seniors’ health amid anticipated life changes and transitions of care.

By using proven technology, physicians can help contain the spread of potentially dangerous viruses to vulnerable populations, while still seeing patients in a safe, timely, and convenient way.

An independent specialty group has improved patient relations and grown the practice by investing in advanced practice management and patient engagement tools.

And you wonder why patient non-adherence is an issue...

Promote heart health awareness for both patients and providers this Valentine’s Day and during the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women month.

Here are three simple adjustments that can help you ensure others understand what you're trying to convey. 

If we are not smart about how we implement digital health, we may have results similar to the EHR.

In an attempt to lure 20- and 30-somethings, physicians are looking to make everything from scheduling appointments to asking questions both quicker and easier for patients.

Note to patients: Dr. Google shouldn't see you now.

As the diagnosis rate of autism spectrum disorder rises, physicians increasingly need to accommodate a population with special considerations.

The benefits and challenges of providing care on America’s last frontier.

How trauma informed care can lead to better care for all: A perspective in caring for human trafficking survivors

Stanford Health Care learned how to create standardized work to improve patient access and quality outcomes in five areas. These lessons learned can be applied to improve patient outcomes, quality, and service regardless of medical practice size-or budget.

Here are six things you can do to enhance the experience patients have when they arrive to see you.

An effective method to keep off those holiday pounds. 

More patients are recording their visits at the doctor’s office, sometimes without permission.

The treatment needed by many patients need cannot be packaged in a pill form. True treatment of the person involves so much more.

As the saying goes, it’s not what you said but how you make them feel. Being more conscientious of your delivery can improve communication with patients, staff, and colleagues.

It may not be the most wonderful time of the year for some patients. Here's how healthcare providers can help. 

A few tweaks to your billing and collection routines could make a huge difference in your bottom line. 

Don’t forget your practice’s billing and collections when writing your New Year’s resolutions. 

Why would someone who has access to free, quality healthcare pay for healthcare?