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Seth Orkand, JD

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Your belief matters: U.S. Supreme Court decision affirms subjective knowledge standard for False Claims Act determinations

Ruling about pharmacy discount programs has far broader relevance for all of health care that deals with federal billing.


Gretchen Cliburn, CFP

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5 tax strategies to help physicians achieve financial independence

These tax-efficient strategies can help doctors make the most of the financial rewards they spent years working to achieve.


Chetan Parikh

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Why physicians must act now to address outpatient documentation challenges

Big changes to Medicare coding guidelines outpatient evaluation and management services haven taken effect.


Cliff Megerian, MD

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A proven path to improve quality and reduce cost for Medicare patients

There are proven answers already available on how to save money and incentivize doctors better


Nick Herro, MBA

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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.


Nele Jessel, MD

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Behind the exam room curtain: What providers & patients really think about AI

How hope and optimism for technology can shape a more positive future for healthcare & how we can get there


Beth Mitchell

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Proposed Medicare payment cuts would exacerbate challenges physicians face

We do not believe that year-over-year cuts are the path to create a sustainable financial environment for physicians to be successful nor for patients to receive the best care – particularly at a time when more adults age 65 and older are increasingly relying on Medicare coverage alone.


David L. Schreiner

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5 ways to engage at a higher level with colleagues and team members

Interviews with CEOs at five high-performing rural hospitals and researching successful leaders led to the following practices, which you can add to your daily interactions with your fellow physicians, hospital executive team members, and staff.


Clark Lagemann

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Why Personalizing Care is Essential to Patient Engagement Success

Content and interactions tailored to address unique individual choices and preferences create long-lasting healthy outcomes and drive habit changes.


Edmond Ramly, PhD

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AI in medical care: A map for clinical practice and patient protection

Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an exponential increase in the already rising interest within the medical field since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022.


Mary Furlong, EdD

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The care deficit: We need more men in health care

Let’s continue to celebrate women’s advances in medicine, science, law and other fields. But we also must recognize that the shortage of men in health care professions is becoming a critical issue.


Marcel Barbey

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Navigating new horizons: Five tips for physicians considering leadership opportunities

Embarking on a new career path requires more than just evaluating the job description.


Jock Putney

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The rise of artificial intelligence in health care: The end of the front desk as we know it

By 2026, the majority of front desk workers in health care practices will be replaced by AI-driven agents that are faster, more efficient, and capable of delivering a superior patient experience.


Heath Sampson

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Strengthening relationships with underserved communities is key to improving health care equity

It's up to providers, payers and health care institutions to bring underserved groups into the system to improve health outcomes


Solveig Dittmann, RN, BA, BSN, CPHRM, CPPS

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An effective informed consent process helps both patients and clinicians

Doctors gain protection from malpractice suits while patients are empowered in decision-making


Catherine Welford Varney, DO

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The economic costs of obesity

How to overcome the rising costs of obesity




Sue Peschin, MHS

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Dear payers: People living with early Alzheimer’s disease are ‘worth it’

Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer’s disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.


Hung Ecklund, MD

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AI Special Report: AI will improve care in these three areas

With physician shortages predicted, computers will help patients by improving doctors’ efficiency.


Ryan K. Cochran

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Patient Monitoring Services Need Increased Scrutiny to Prevent False Claims Act Enforcement Action

Knowing the details of how and where your service provider operates is vital to avoiding violations.


Mazi Rasulnia, PhD, MPH, MBA

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Addressing differences in patient engagement across racial and ethnic groups

There are interesting differences in the ways patients of varying ethnicities and races engage with technology.


Meredith Kirchner

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Breaking the cycle: A patient-centered solution to medical debt

A patient-centered approach requires prioritizing affordability and accessibility and yields improved cash flow and patient care access.


Tinglong Dai, 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


Jill Warren

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Strategies to keep patients actively engaged with primary care providers

Americans are changing how they use health care. Now is the time for primary care to rebuild relationships with them.


Imad Rafi

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Physician disciplinary action in the age of telehealth

New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.


Joseph Rivet

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Common Legal Mistakes Physician’s Make in Their First Employment Agreement

It is imperative to carefully review these documents before signing.


Keith Berkle, MD, MBA

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The case for value-based care in women’s health: A win-win in improving maternal care

Addressing the unique, complex needs in women’s health care while improving care, easing the burden on OB-GYNs, and ensuring adequate payment.


Vincent A. Cantone, MD, FAAP, FACP

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Fixing American health care: Kissing the frog

How do we offer the care our nation’s patients deserve?


Stephen Zander, MBA

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How artificial intelligence can improve patient care

AI’s ability to quickly process and interpret large quantities of health data is a valuable tool for physicians