The Rising Costs Of Patient Responsibility

It used to be something patients thought very little to nothing about. A visit to the doctor was routine, and if there was a [...]

Clinician Communication Skills Are More Than Just Talk

Suffocating time constraints, seemingly unachievable productivity goals, and never-ending requests for ever-more documentation — the reality of clinical practice can be overwhelming, there’s no [...]

Building Better Doctor-Patient Relationships in Less Time

The pressures of a modern clinical practice have created a catch-22 for physicians and other medical professionals. Faced with reduced reimbursements from payers, combined [...]

Rising Patient Responsibility: Dental Services

In prior posts, we’ve discussed the impact of rising patient costs in a variety of healthcare specialties, including ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral health, and [...]

Rising Patient Costs: Veterinary Services

For most pet owners, the family dog or cat is often thought of as one of the family. They tag along on family vacations. [...]