The Physician Foundation 2019 Survey of America’s Patients, found the current environment is not meeting the needs of most Americans. From high costs, to confusion on health policy, to the crippling opioid crisis, patients are faced with more hurdles than ever.

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are not a new concept among healthcare leaders; they are receiving increased attention from physicians, media and policymakers of late.

Most Americans are worried about the cost of healthcare and confused about a single payer system concept, according to a new survey conducted by non-profit The Physicians Foundation.

Ninety-two percent of patients say they have a positive patient-provider relationship, but many also worry about high healthcare costs.

Eighty-six percent of Americans report that cost negatively impacts patient care, with 72 percent reporting that the wait for insurance pre-approvals also negatively affects care, according to the Physicians Foundation’s 2019 Survey of America’s Patients.

HealthLeaders pulled out important takeaways from the 2019 Survey of America’s’ Patients.

Every day, one physician commits suicide, and all of their patients lose their doctor. This needs to stop.

As physician burnout continues to increase, it is important to be aware of the warning signs for suicide. 

Physicians have a significant impact inside the exam room, where they can educate and engage their patients to take better care of themselves.

A recent AMA study found that in 2018, for the first time, employed doctors outnumbered those that owned, or had an ownership stake in, a practice. For independent practices, this milestone highlights the importance of operating as efficiently as possible....