It had been weeks since Tina Willis had gotten a good night’s sleep. All the tossing and turning left her with a familiar feeling of dread: Years ago she had suffered a debilitating bout of insomnia, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Japsen writes about healthcare business and policy. More than half of patients reviewing their doctors want them to have ...

A lot of things in our lives start with an online search. Just like checking reviews before booking a hotel or picking a restaurant, we also resort to online searches for medical advice. But beware: a ...

Online doctor services have been growing in accessibility in recent years, thanks to improved technology, heightened security, more acceptance by health insurance, and overall public comfort with ...

From restaurants and hotels to landscapers and plumbers, it's rare to buy anything these days without going online first, to see what others think. But when it comes to relying on online medical ...

Online ratings and reviews have become commonplace for many consumer products and have steadily increased for healthcare services such as doctors, hospitals, and insurance plans. We look for a doctor ...

Ratings and reviews for healthcare services allow people to find healthcare professionals who best fit their unique needs and situations. As access to in-person healthcare became restricted during the ...

People scour online reviews to find the best restaurant or bar — and new research suggests that people are increasingly turning to online reviews to find the best doctors, too. But unlike restaurants, ...

On April 23, 2025, a Virginia Beach-based psychiatry nurse practitioner posted in a private Facebook group asking for reviews. “Would anyone be willing to endorse Google reviews?” they wrote. “We can ...

Last week, a former patient entered a plea deal to end charges after a negative online review violated his civil stalking protection order. The patient, David Antoon, has been leading a 10-year fight ...

From restaurants and hotels to landscapers and plumbers, it's rare to buy anything these days without going online first, to see what others think. But when it comes to relying on online medical ...