Patients

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.

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?