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Robert A. Wells

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Mental health wellness programs for clinicians are now more accessible

Stressful work environments, fatigue, burnout, and aging patient populations who require more care all add to the hardship of attracting and maintaining clinical staff.


Brad Boyd, MBA

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Can technology help revive primary care?

Health care leaders increasingly are looking to technology for solutions to the challenges facing primary care


Bharath Krishnamurthy, MPH

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The truth behind growth of the 340B prescription drug program

The pharmaceutical industry has increasingly taken aim at the program for growing costs, but is that accurate? American Hospital Association analysts offer this perspective.


Leon Moores, MD, DSc, FACS

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Not viewing working physicians as leaders is a mistake that needs to be fixed

The simple mental step of recognizing oneself as a leader begins a virtuous cycle of self-improvement


Miguel Perez

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How IoT supports medical device security

Best practices for health care organizations to implement to secure connected medical devices.


Brandon G. Wilson, DrPH, MHA

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Trump administration should continue momentum on tackling the medical debt crisis

After running on a platform of bringing economic relief, President Trump must strengthen, not dismantle, existing programs.



Jason Brantley

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Overcoming data fragmentation is key to avoiding future health care crises

COVID-19 pandemic shows importance of breaking down health care data silos


Elinor Johansen

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Fax vs HIPAA: Devil’s in the details

Faxes may seem safe, but is your system HIPAA-compliant?


Adi Hirschtein

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Why aren’t we using the data we know we have to improve patient outcomes?

How privacy technologies are unlocking critical data flows from stringent privacy requirements to accelerate improving patient outcomes in health care.


Steve Rowe

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Modernizing the health care payer system: A prescription for alleviating physician workload and burnout

Here are three ways physicians can leverage artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and low-code/no-code tools to maximize revenue, reduce workload, and create better patient experiences.


Renu Nadkarni

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Three disruptive digital healthcare trends to watch for the rest of 2022

More than two years into the pandemic, the healthcare industry has been altered tremendously.


Dana Jacoby

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Why so many physicians are partnering with private equity

Primary care continues to be a target for investors


Jim Sloan

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A strategy for investing during a recession

There is a difference between investing during a recession and investing in anticipation of a recession.


Jennifer Walen, MHA

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What you need for better claims management

A more proactive and holistic approach to revenue cycle management is critical to improving operational efficiency by reducing administrative burden, ensuring providers are appropriately reimbursed for the care they deliver and preventing billing errors or potential financial burdens for patients on the back end.


Nathaniel T. Arden

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Government fraud alert for physicians: Watch out for speaker programs

Past Special Fraud Alerts have portended heightened enforcement activity.


Terry Brenneman, MD

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How to set up a drive-thru flu shot clinic

The best way to issue flu shots might be for patients to never enter your office.


Colin Banas, MD, MHA

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Why sharing your personal number with patients isn’t a great idea and what to do instead

Prioritizing physician well-being while keeping patient care top of mind.


Peter C. Yesawich, PhD

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The need for greater patient loyalty: A lesson from the hospitality industry

Physicians would be wise to exam how the hospitality industry builds repeat customers before it’s too late


Nisha Basu, MD, MPH

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Primary care must evolve to survive

Primary care is inefficient, inconvenient, and often inaccessible, optimized neither for patient experience nor positive outcomes.



Jenny Binner

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Intentional onboarding for physicians: A comprehensive approach for medical practices

A good onboarding program can be the difference between keeping a newly hired physician for the long term or having to start over again sooner than you would like


David Mayer, MD, CEO of The Patient Safety Movement Foundation

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Striking out Preventable Patient Harm

Creating safe care for everyone requires a concerted effort.


Susan L. Samson, MD, PhD

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We are moving toward comprehensive diabetes care. How do we maintain momentum?

AACE algorithm supports clinical decision-making with person-centric approach to care.


Fred Wallisch, MD

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The Ripple Effects of Physician Burnout

There are four areas that must be addressed to solve the problem of physician burnout


Maureen Cragon, CMSR

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Negotiating physician salaries: Addressing compensation misconceptions

What’s fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens — not greed.


Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD

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Toward a science of scaling medical artificial intelligence

Medical AI stakeholders must work together to create reimbursement models that incentivize broader and appropriate use of medical AI that also ensure financial sustainability


Johan Vako

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Silicon Valley Bank failure: What physicians need to know

Many physicians are concerned and seeking advice if they should move their money from local banks to larger banks.


Hannah Flodin, CSLP

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Student loans and tax filing strategies for doctors

Navigating student loan repayment as a doctor requires strategic tax planning — smart filing choices can lower payments, maximize forgiveness and enhance financial flexibility.


Eric E. Whitaker, MD, MPH

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Physicians are at the forefront of minimizing the preventive care gap

Patients from under-resourced populations lack the preventive health screenings and early interventions that can reduce the risk of illness or disability.