A new TV show, The Pitt, is winning rave reviews from healthcare workers for accurately depicting the crisis facing emergency rooms. With a packed waiting room of desperate people, the limited staff ...

Throughout our days, through the course of our interactions with patients and the follow-up period in between visits, we are constantly faced with data that we need to address: findings on history, ...

Health systems are experiencing rising call volumes while using phone systems that weren’t designed for today’s digital expectations. AI-based technologies are changing the landscape, enabling ...

Patient loyalty has never been more fragile. With numerous healthcare choices available, patients expect personalized experiences, clear communication, and easy access to care. When those expectations ...

Virtual reality programs can help medical students improve empathic communication skills, which are critical when conveying difficult news to a patient about their health, according to a study ...

There are probably patients in your practice who are transitioning away from using GLP-1 medications, and they may turn to you for strategies to help them keep progressing on their weight-loss journey ...

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re going through cancer treatment, which is why many now bring in therapy animals to ...

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published a patient fact sheet called “20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors.” This fact sheet is not only valuable for patients but providers can ...

Food insecurity is a growing problem for Americans, according to the US Department of Agriculture. As a primary care doctor, you should be aware that soaring grocery prices and tight household budgets ...

Amanda Millman knows who to call when someone receives a breast cancer diagnosis and needs an appointment as soon as possible. She also knows how to cut through the long wait times to see a specialist ...

There is something you can do that may help you live longer after a colon cancer diagnosis, and you can start it on your own, at your home or a gym. Exercise is associated with longer lives for ...