Authors


Ashwin Patel, MD, PhD

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Do your patients understand what you are telling them?

Social health is the key to closing the health literacy gap


Alissa Mallow, DSW, LCSW-r

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Not screening for anxiety? Costs and solutions

For most patients, anxiety treatment begins with a visit to their primary care physician.


Daniel B. Frier, Esq.

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The importance of mounting a robust response to urine PCR testing denials and clawbacks

How proactive legal strategies can protect providers and support access to advanced diagnostic testing.


Andrew Lockhart

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Four ways to ensure success with AI

AI isn't something to be feared but rather the key to giving health care organizations a competitive edge


Roger A. Gerard PhD

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8 factors to guide medical compensation decisions

Be sure to keep these factors in mind when considering medical compensation



Raghid El-Yafouri

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Unlocking the future of health care: The power of digital transformation and AI

How telehealth and artificial intelligence will dominate in a new era of health care


Will O’Connor, M.D.

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Modernizing health care communications drives collaboration and profit

Better communication leads to better care quality and less staff burnout


Roni Berger, PhD, LCSW

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Not screening for anxiety? Costs and solutions

For most patients, anxiety treatment begins with a visit to their primary care physician.


Gary Hamilton

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Health care digital transformation can drive patient loyalty

The right digital health capabilities can improve patient engagement and build loyalty


Victor Agbafe, B.A.

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Addressing chronic disease requires holistic, personalized approach to care

A focus on communication and building patient trust with can lead to reversing chronic conditions


Jaime Cifuentes, CISSP, C|CISO

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Holistic risk analysis is key to protecting your practice from cyberattacks

The volume of cyberattacks on health care facilities should be a resounding wake-up call for all physicians who own their practices.


Virna Little, PSyD, LCSW-r

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Not screening for anxiety? Costs and solutions

For most patients, anxiety treatment begins with a visit to their primary care physician.


Auren Weinberg MD MBA

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Real-world data from frontline physicians can help identify the next emerging pandemic

A multi-pronged approach is needed to stop the next global health threat, and doctors play a vital role


Andrew Mellin, MD

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Preparing for Three Federal Mandates to Improve Healthcare in 2021

Here are three key government mandates taking effect in 2021 that physicians should be preparing for.


Formulary Watch

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More than 1 million recipients could benefit from Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cost limit

Study examines how many people will save money due to change in national law.


Christopher G. Stappas, JD, CFP

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Preparing physicians for an equity transaction: strategies to maximize value and minimize risk

Right now is the best time for doctors to develop financial awareness that will be the foundation of long-term success.


Jessica Abo

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Physicians can use media training and public relations as effective tools to combat medical misinformation

How to use PR to educate the public, with tips on how to deliver those key messages.


Blair Cohen

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Why keeping identities safe is critical in health care

How vulnerable are your medical records?


Michael Underhill, DO

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Asking clinicians to enhance their medical coding skills, another necessary task

Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.


Conor Duffy

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Telehealth confusion could create issues for physicians

How a hodgepodge of federal and state telehealth waivers creates compliance concerns for providers practicing across state lines.



Oron Afek

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A new era of health care: Technology-driven connectivity and the patient experience

By envisioning this next-generation patient experience, we can see how a fully connected and collaborative ecosystem powered by innovation at every care touchpoint can deliver an integrated, intelligent experience that benefits patients and providers.


Ross K. Brown

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Catch up on retirement savings with a cash balance plan

Don’t overlook this financial vehicle


Ami Parekh, MD, JD

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'Healthy Days': An early-warning system for at-risk patients in need

A simple measure to reduce avoidable ER visits and hospitalizations, and give back two more healthy days per month to people


Jennifer Wiggins

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Beyond the malpractice basics: Occurence, claims-made and tail insurance explained

Jennifer Wiggins, CPCU, RPLU, shared insights to help physicians navigate malpractice insurance and secure adequate protection against potential legal risks.


Lawrence Leisure

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How to expand access to health care in rural areas

Virtual care can help connect everyone in the country to top-quality doctors


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