“The system is costly, confusing, and it takes too long to get needed care,” said John Gerzema, CEO of The Harris Poll LLC, ...

Dr. Yurkiewicz is a primary care physician and oncologist on the faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the author of the new book, Fragmented: A Doctor’s Quest to Piece Together ...

Preparing well for a doctor’s appointment can ensure a person gets the most out of their time with the doctor and covers everything necessary, including questions and concerns. A person can feel more ...

In 2004, the physician search firm Merritt Hawkins first issued their Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times. That year, the national average wait to get in to see a new physician was 21 days, an ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

Getting a doctor’s appointment for an urgent issue like the flu or COVID may not be a problem these days, but anyone trying to become established as a new patient with a family doctor may be in for a ...

In Minnesota, a family received an unexpected charge of over $400 after they took their daughter to the doctor for stomach pain. In Ohio, a man was billed $645 extra for an ear, nose and throat ...

Running late is also a symptom of wider health-related issues. Australians are living longer with multiple, chronic ...