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Sanjeev Pant

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How outpatient clinics can minimize cyber security risks

Technology and training are keys to thwarting cyber attacks


Yossi Shahak

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If AI isn’t ready to diagnose patients, where can it be used in health care?

Considering AI’s potential limitations in diagnosing patients or designing treatment plans, it’s understandable that physicians and other medical professionals would prefer to keep its clinical use at arm’s length for the time being.


Janani Krishnaswami, MD, MPH

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Why the Most Important Qualification for a New Doctor is Empathy

Being empathetic will help you be a better doctor and improve patient outcomes


Pete Perron

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Community specialists play a critical role in chronic disease management and cost control

The rising age of the U.S. population is driving many changes in healthcare, including the increasing demand for specialization.


Michelle L. Greenberg, Esq.

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A physician's guide to restrictive covenants

The importance of well-drafted provisions.


Rajiv Mahale

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Empowering physicians in the age of health care AI

AI is not just about automating administrative tasks – it can help with patient care too


Brian Hudson

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Scribes can provide numerous benefits to medical practices

Scribe use increases revenue while reducing provider burnout, studies show


Mark Denissen

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Implementing remote patient monitoring the right way

Proper implementation of remote patient monitoring can be beneficial for practices and patients.


Johnny Hecker

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Making the right decisions around health care AI: Insights for driving results

Key to evaluating AI investments for value: balancing the promise of AI with the need for practical return on investment.


John Ciccone, MD
John Ciccone, MD

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Current health care system cannot survive aging population

The anticipated rise in healthcare costs due to the aging population is simply not sustainable.


Randy Ferjuste

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Recruiting hard-to-hire physicians

Health care organizations must adopt a proactive and personalized approach to making physicians feel heard, valued, and interested.



Amanda Eisel

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Addressing healthcare’s crippling crisis of medical debt

We must make changes to alleviate medical debt for patients and lower overall costs across the healthcare ecosystem.


Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA

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Going the extra mile to make patients feel welcome

As providers, we need to create a welcoming environment for all patients to ensure they don’t postpone care or avoid it entirely.


Tiffany Lowe-Payne, DO

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How the CDC’s free smoking cessation resources improved quit rates at our clinic

The graphic images and stories created opportunities to more seamlessly counsel patients, and better track outcomes.


Lynn Carroll

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Capitation payment model has potential to rein in costs while improving outcomes

But contracts require close alignment between primary care and specialist providers to succeed




Jessica Sweeney-Platt

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Telehealth is here to stay: How technology has become a staple for physicians and is serving unmet health care needs

Who uses virtual visits, and why? Here’s how primary care doctors and patients can benefit.



Robert E. White Jr.

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Social inflation drives up malpractice payouts—and insurance rates

Large verdicts are becoming more common, putting pressure on insurers to raise rates


Vince Cole

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Leveraging health data and technology in claims resolutions: A strategic perspective

Health data stands as a linchpin in claims resolutions, legal events, and special patient cases, playing an instrumental role in ensuring the efficacy and integrity of health care processes.


Dr. Michael Everest

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Unveiling America's Doctor Gap: How international medical graduates are making an impact

International medical graduates can help both patients and doctors


John Kelly

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The next chapter for interoperability is upon us

As health care leaders navigate our transition from life in a pandemic to a world where COVID-19 is an endemic disease, interoperability will likely be top of mind.


Andy Ellner, MD, MSc

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Primary care must evolve to survive

Primary care is inefficient, inconvenient, and often inaccessible, optimized neither for patient experience nor positive outcomes.


Carolynn S. Francavilla Brown MD, FOMA, ABOM

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Starting a Practice May Be Easier Than You Think

Here are some tips for starting your own practice and setting yourself — and your patients — up for success from the get-go.


Peter Y. Hahn, MD

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Six strategies to mitigate provider burnout

Physicians must lead a team effort to generate support at every level of the organization.


Scott Freedman

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5 things COVID-19 is teaching us about the patient experience

With in-person visits down, social distancing measures in effect and no current COVID-19 vaccine, physicians are leveraging new digital tools to survive.


Arnaud Rosier, MD, PhD.

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5 Reasons why AI is different in health care

Health care is one of many sectors poised for AI transformation, but it poses unique challenges, opportunities and considerations


Nihal Titan

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First-time approval the goal for prior authorizations and claims

There is movement to streamline the administrative processes that are burdensome to physicians, their staff, and patient care.