“How do we talk about numbers with our patients?” I was asked this important question recently by a group at a cancer center. I’ve made a podcast episode and a step-by-step conversation guide. Now I’m offering a one-page pdf download, so you can put it into practice. It’s admittedly a big topic, and this is just […]
Health Literacy & Digital Health Literacy
Health Literacy in Practice: A Quick-Check for Patient-Centered Communication
When you communicate with patients, you’re not just sharing facts. You’re building trust and a shared understanding. Thinking about health literacy can help. And it’s health literacy month, so what better time? Research suggests that health professionals’ own comfort with health literacy matters in patient communication. So if you communicate with patients in some way, […]
HCP is 8!
It’s our 8th anniversary, and we’re celebrating because you’re here! And when you’re here, it means together we’re impacting the day to day health and well-being of real people and communities. What we’re doing together is unique. It’s not a typical approach. Every element is designed with deep respect for you. Your expertise, constraints, and […]
Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes of 2025 (So Far)
Our show 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication was recently listed as one of the Top 10 Patient Engagement Podcasts by Million Podcasts. This was a bit surprising, because you may have noticed I’ve kept the show pretty low-key in terms of promotion. So it’s encouraging to see it gaining visibility simply through word of […]
Celebrating 200 Episodes!
Our series, “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication,” has made it to a big ol’ podcast milestone: 200 episodes! Thank you so much for listening, sharing and downloading. We wouldn’t be here without you. Hey and keep in touch – connect with me on Linked and make sure you’re getting our newsletter. For fun, we’re […]
HCP supports CalAIM as PATH TA Approved Vendor
Hello California! If you are working to improve health equity, maternal health, or rural health in California, we have some exciting news for you! You may be elegible to work with HCP–at no cost to you. We are proud to offer services as an approved vendor for technical assistance by the State of California for […]