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Curtis Sherbo

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Success in value-based care requires robust patient engagement

Practices can build engagement through relevant, targeted messaging and by making communication as easy as possible


Andy Kennedy

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How telemedicine became the most essential business in America today

Finding the telemedicine platform that is the right fit.


Ola Sars

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Listen up: Background music can improve the patient experience

The right soundtrack can help patients feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety, and make visits more enjoyable.


Karla Scanlon

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Four strategies to reduce patient balances

Four simple steps can increase collection of patient balances while also preserving the practice-patient relationship.


Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU

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The evolution of primary care and the growing role of advanced practice clinicians

Patients are clamoring for care as the physician shortage gets worse. Here’s why nurse practitioners and physician assistants are part of the solution.


Harshit Jain, MD

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Trends to watch for the rest of 2023

Here’s what to expect from the pandemic, point-of-care marketing, AI and more for this year and beyond.


Tina Hsiao, MBA

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Top 8 billing tips for health care practitioners

Common mistakes can creep into various steps in the insurance billing process. Correct them and you’ll improve the financial health of your practice.


Alexandra Jellerette

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App helps diabetes patients better engage in their care

Constant communication and education are critical to help patients manage their diabetes symptoms and avoid costly complications.


Phillip Shaffer, M.D.

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Why Richard Nixon’s ghost is haunting CMS

Understanding the cuts to physician reimbursement


Todd Haedrich

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Technology + People is Key to Improving Health Outcomes and Driving Practice Revenue

Healthcare solutions need to also address the much bigger problem of staffing shortages and burnout.


Killian Meara

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Patients respond to short animated videos about vaccination

Patients who view animated shorts on social media gain real knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines.


Shawn Murphy

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Primary care physicians play key role in diagnosis and management of age-related macular degeneration

There is no cure, but early detection and treatment may preserve visual health.


Gary Voydanoff

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What the rise of home-based care means for primary care physicians

Trend will require greater coordination with in-home care providers, but payoff will be better patient outcomes


Natalie Davis, MD

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Primary care needs artificial intelligence to identify and treat metabolic conditions early

Use technology instead of waiting for your population to reach chronic disease.


Dhiraj Patkar

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6 critical steps (plus one) for successful digital vendor selection

It’s tough and getting tougher in any industry, and especially health care. Here are best practices to find a tech partner to ensure a long-term return on investment.


Andy Kumar

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Five value-based care strategies for leveraging patient data

Clinical and claims data must be in synch to achieve best outcomes for patients


Joe Heaney

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Helping health care workers deal with pandemic-induced stress

As health care workers continue supporting their communities during this difficult time, it is critical for employers to support their needs.


Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD

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What primary care physicians can do to prevent and screen for dementia

Providing education about dementia is important tool for helping patients avoid it


Jennifer Goldman, RPh, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP

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Efficacy of Prescription Vs OTC Fish Oil Products

What pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.


Collin Hart

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Physician Practice Transactions with Private Equity: Don’t Forget About the Real Estate!

Physician-owned real estate can be a major factor in the overall value of a private equity deal.


Rafaël Tarantini

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Remote patient monitoring: A win for both providers and patients

Technology can reduce health care costs, improve outcomes, improve practice efficiency


Del Williams

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Ransomware is rampant: Is your health care business safe?

While protective measures can limit the risk, outsourcing to a cybersecurity firm may be the safest option.


Jonathan Friedman, MBA

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Three revenue key performance indicators no one talks about

These non-traditional KPIs have a significant impact on collections and cashflow.


Kate Pierce

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The time is now for federal agencies to fortify cybersecurity among small and rural hospitals

As physicians focus on patient health and executives work to keep the doors open, data breaches can have serious consequences for everyone.


Robert Gabbay

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Why primary care physicians must captain the care team

The health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.


Thomas Dierkes, MD

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Cutting Costs and Reaching Profitability with an EMR System

A pediatric practice on the brink of bankruptcy is saved after implementing an electronic medical records system that helped it turn profitable in a month, and recoup all its losses in a year.


H. William Wolfson, DC, FICC, MS, MPAS

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When, What, and Who? - Know These Before Thinking of Investing

How can an investor allocate their portfolio for the greatest return and minimize the related risk? The answer is it depends.


Randy Biernat, CPA, ABV

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Why health care providers and facilities need to transition to value-based care

Opportunities exist at the reimbursement level to drive financial performance.


Neil Versel

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How to Help the Misinformed e-Patient

More patients are empowering themselves by turning to the Internet to obtain information about their health. Although the right information can be useful, plenty of online information can be out-of-date or just plain wrong. Here's what you can do to help.