Authors


Jared Conley, MD, PhD, MPH

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Examining hospital-at-home from a myriad of perspectives

How technology providers, researchers, administrators, and facilitators view the possibilities.


Oliver Noble

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The most common cybersecurity mistakes doctors make

The risks of poor cybersecurity hygiene have never been greater. Here’s how physicians can improve theirs.


Oakkar Oakkar, MSIS

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Technology's role in combating clinician burnout

AI and other emerging technologies can reduce the administrative burden that leads to burnout


John D. Goldman, M.D.

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Moral distress, physician wellness and bioethics training: What the COVID-19 pandemic tells us about the future

One lesson is that moral distress and ethical challenges may be more frequent and impactful in medical care than previously realized.


Smriti Joshi

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The role of texting in patient-centric care

Patients want more convenience. Are you ready to accommodate them?


Carl Fitch

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Emerging physician leaders: Go beyond the MBA

For physicians looking to shift into managerial roles, it's a trickier transition than one might expect.


Brian Bobo

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COVID-19 and health care cybersecurity: How to protect practices and patient data

The first half of 2020 saw a nearly 50% increase in health care cyber breaches


Christin Deacon

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Healthcare legislation must codify hospital price transparency rule

Employers and patients need access to these actual health plan rates to know what they are expected to pay.


Jim Jusko

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An idea whose time has gone: Healthcare provider networks

Contracts between hospitals and providers create price discrimination and harm consumers


Aaron R. Wells, PhD

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Calculating shared savings: Best practices for achieving accurate estimates

With a defined set of best practices, replicable estimates of the monetary value is achievable


Tabitha Hillman-Burcham

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Using behavioral science and AI to meet the needs of patients and providers

Leveraging insights from AI and behavioral science can improve financial outcomes as well as clinical ones.


Jiang Li

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RPM technology is a smart innovation for savvy practitioners

The COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to issues such as patient access to care, and it accelerated existing technology and innovative options, including telemedicine and remote patient monitoring.


Anurag Lal

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Generative AI: Its value and risks for physicians

The technology can improve efficiency and patient outcomes, but users must be wary of privacy hazards and data accuracy


Rich Blann

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2023: Robust Valuations for Physician Practices Continue Despite Turbulent Market Conditions

A well-run and well-prepared practice can be very attractive to private equity investors


Daniel Tashnek, JD

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2023 changes to remote monitoring and preventive care

What we know so far about remote therapeutic monitoring, remote patient monitoring and preventive services.


Bret Connor

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How U.S. medical practices can help us all get healthier

How physicians can deliver a great patient experience and improve patient health


Phil Giarth

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The benefits of automated EHR data extraction

How extracting continuity of care data can close care gaps and improve physician connectivity


Kristen Jacobsen

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Understand patient expectations to foster loyalty

What delights patients and what leaves them wanting more?


Edward J. Beltran

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Transparency is key to addressing AI-related stress in health care

Artificial intelligence in medicine is causing uncertainty and fear for physicians and other clinicians. Here’s how leaders can use open communication to develop trust in the workforce.


Dan Martin, JD

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Federal agencies using generative AI, analytics to search for health care fraud

Here’s what you need to know and do considering the DOJ’s and HHS’s drastically expanded use of digital tools to investigate and prosecute those who work in the field of healthcare, including innocent practices and providers.


Florian Hillen

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Practical AI and the future of medical care

Technology can help bridge the divide between medical and dental health


Nivan Lakshman

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How advance care planning benefits doctors and patients

Its use leads to better care, lower costs and greater provider satisfaction


Heidi Steiner

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If hospitals want to cut readmission rates, do a better job teaching patients about self-care

A fundamental reason why hospitals consistently fall short on readmissions is a failure to empower and educate patients.


Gauri Puri

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Revenue cycle management 2.0: The key to successful healthcare finance

To improve performance and meet new challenges, healthcare providers need to blend the next generation of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) with traditional patient care.


Sheetal Chawla

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Could technology make health care more human?

Or have the divisive opinions of the health care community left this question unanswered?


Kevin Hahm

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Antitrust trends and considerations for physician mergers

Physician practices looking to engage in merger & acquisition activity should be cognizant of the government antitrust risks


Atul Pathiyal, MPH

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5 questions primary care physicians should ask as Medicare Advantage enrollment continues to grow

Despite some tumult in the market, tailwinds that have propelled Medicare Advantage popularity persist in 2023. The competitive complexity and changes have far-reaching implications for health care services organizations whose businesses are built on serving this important segment.


Gwen Mergian

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Health technology eases anxiety in patients with chronic conditions, study finds

All technology interventions substantially improved mental health, but those supported by physicians and other providers were shown to be most effective.


Edward “JR” Humphreys, CFA, CAIA

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The negative outlook on REITs is overblown

Investors considering real estate investment trusts (REITs) these days might want to focus on the last part of the famous saying from Warren Buffett: be “greedy when others are fearful.”


Rob Schile

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Amid disruption, how do we "future proof" health care?

The pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.