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Angela Humphreys

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5 issues to consider before selling a medical practice

Many of these items should be addressed in advance of going to market or accepting indications of interest from potential buyers.


Michael L. Kaufman, MSW, PhD

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How physicians can practice leadership, not just practice medicine, in their offices

Integrate these five leadership skills to invigorate your patients, your staff, and your business.


Sally C. Pipes

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Here's what "radical transparency" on health care can look like

Without clear pricing, patients can end up paying thousands more than necessary.


Marilyn Bartlett

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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.


David Smith

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The benefits and challenges of implementing remote patient monitoring

RPM has potential to reduce costs and workload, but reimbursement and ease of use obstacles remain


Shirley H. Lee, CRNP-FNP, MPH

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Capturing specialty practice revenue

Three tips and tricks for practices looking to boost the bottom line.


Julianna Wokurka

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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.


Tony Little, ND

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FTC action on PBMs could be just what the doctor ordered to improve patient outcomes

A primer on prescription drug prices, pharmacy benefit managers, government action, and why physicians need to be heard.


Erica Galvez

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Can hospital ADT notifications change the game for value-based care? One Aledade case study shows what is possible

When hospitals communicate with primary care physicians, good things can happen for patients and their doctors.





Michael Parisi

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Cyber security risk growing for small medical practices

Hackers are targeting health practices of all size.


Roni Berlin, BSHCM, CPC, CPB

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Top 5 coding mistakes that cause practices to lose revenue

To prevent your practice from losing this revenue, avoid these five common coding mistakes.


Mary Tolan

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Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare

For healthcare, blockchain can be used for payment processing, but it can also improve interoperability, track claims processing, or develop and maintain provider directories.


Patty Riskind, MBA

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Overwhelmed and understaffed: Alleviating call volume for primary care practices

The days of “bad ‘bots” are behind us so put smart virtual assistants to work in your practice to reduce call volume, deliver self-service options to patients and improve operational efficiency.


Dessiree Paoli

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Will the healthcare transformation sparked by COVID-19 be permanent?

Everyone acknowledges the healthcare transformation was overdue long before 2020, but the pandemic forced the issue.


Inga Shugalo

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Choose the best EHR and medical software for your practice

Choosing the right software, including but not limited to an EHR, is crucial for the success of your practice.


Matthew Hellinger

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The state of value-based care

VBC models can be challenging, and success requires an understanding of the reimbursement model, significant investment in infrastructure and possible changes in the way medicine is practiced.


Andrew Barton, RN, BSc, NMP

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Addressing the hidden costs of IV infiltration and extravasation in health care

Injuries stemming from intravenous therapy are a hidden crisis costing lives and money.


Ron Southwick

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Doctors in the House of Representatives

A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.


Lynn Fryckberg

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Business resolutions for health care business owners

The new year is an important time when many business owners hit the refresh button and look for opportunities to change and improve their practice or company.


Chaitenya “Chat” Razdan

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There’s not an app for that: Improving patient experience by going back to the basics

More investments in technology have not increased patient satisfaction


Gerry Miller

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Healthcare’s cloud journey

The past 18 months have proven that healthcare needs the cloud.


Randall Curnow Jr., MD, MBA

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Remote patient monitoring needs clinical intervention to ensure success

As any competent clinician will tell you, having data is only one part of the equation. A clinician must also be able to intervene efficiently and effectively.


Marc Palmer

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Boosting benefits and morale: Modern enrollment for your practice

By implementing innovative solutions, physician-owned practices can free their team to focus on what matters most - delivering exceptional patient care while establishing themselves as a leading organization to work for.


Julianne F. Andrews, MBA, CFP, AIF

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Top 5 benefits of donating to donor-advised funds

Many high-earning physicians find that taking advantage of a donor-advised fund is often a simple and tax-savvy way to make charitable contributions.



Todd Brower, Esq.

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How to prevent and address harassment complaints: Balancing physician rights and hospital actions

Prevention is key. Here’s how to ensure minor workplace issues don't escalate into lawsuits.


James Enriquez

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Tax benefits of the CARES Act for medical practices

Understanding your net operating losses is key to claiming tax benefits for your practice.