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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.


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Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP

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Unraveling stigma: Mental health care for physicians is critical for them and their patients

Doctors should not have to choose between mental health care and their career


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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From revenue risk to resilience: A new financial model for rural physicians

Balancing the ledger and the mission with up-front payment solutions strengthens access and revenue.


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


Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP

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Baseball season’s looming strikeout shows importance of following COVID-19 safety guidelines

It’s likely that this baseball season will end up more off-course than Dr. Fauci’s Opening Day first pitch.


Bruce Strong

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Cyberattacks are bankrupting health care providers. Insurance may help.

Contingent business interruption coverage may protect providers from losses experienced indirectly as a result of a cyberattack.


Jonathan Shannon, MBA

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It’s time to rethink – and prioritize – provider data’s role in solving care access challenges

Data insights about physicians and other clinicians could expand patient access and improve clinical outcomes.