Google is making it easier to find and book local care providers in the U.S. by integrating scheduling tools within Search. In an upcoming update, Google will allow users to browse medical office ...

Amazon Alexa can now find you a doctor, schedule doctor’s appointments and more as it becomes HIPAA-compatible. Now that Amazon Alexa is HIPAA or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If you've tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment recently, you might have had to flip your calendar to a ...

Your doctor is not a mind reader. If there's something on your mind that isn't on the agenda for your appointment -- say, you're there to get a flu shot but you're concerned about a symptom like hair ...

It is hard to believe that in 2025, we are still dialing to schedule doctor appointments, get referrals, refill prescriptions, confirm office hours and addresses, and handle many other healthcare ...

In the United States’ health care system, you can spend weeks or months anticipating a doctor‘s appointment, plus a few minutes or hours in the waiting room when the day comes. In contrast, your ...

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.

Making your first doctor’s appointment can feel like a big step and may leave you feeling like you don’t know where to start. However, taking time to prepare and understanding what to expect can help ...

From a patient's point of view, they want to see their doctor, or perhaps even any doctor or other members of their coverage team, in a way that is convenient for them, at a time that is convenient ...