Authors


David Maleh, M.D.

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‘You deserve to live’: Why I became a concierge medicine physician

My gut response to fix things was to work harder, faster, and start earlier. But now I've found a better way.


Gregg Church

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New records-sharing rule could have damaging side effect

Errors in patient records are surprisingly common, so easing access to them could harm outcomes


Jay Baker

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Why it’s time to bring artificial intelligence to encounter management

Many healthcare organizations underutilizing the rich insights from encounter data and associated risk analytics.


Michael Brickman, MD

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Burnout: it’s not just for doctors

Patients feel rushed and less empathetic care when doctors are burned out, but technology can mitigate some of the effects


Shannon Burke

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Third-party financing: a path for medical practices to thrive in an era of cost-shifting and declining revenues

These are especially difficult times to run a solvent—much less profitable and growing— independent or specialty medical practice.


Christina Mattina

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Medicare to cap out-of-pocket spending on Part D prescription drugs at $2,000

Change takes effect in 2025 and could benefit more than one million Medicare beneficiaries


Amal Agarwal, DO, FACEP, MBA

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Personalized Medicine: There’s Nothing More Personal Than In-Home Care

There is a more personalized and equally effective way to care for patients: It’s in their home.


Matt Cheatham

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How to simplify and improve physician referrals with data

There’s nothing wrong with traditional referral methods but decision support technology can help simplify the referral process for both physicians and patients.


Michael Bandy

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3 strategies for balancing technology ROI and clinical outcomes

Hospitals and medical practices are increasingly looking to adopt new technology in an attempt to stay resilient throughout the pandemic.


Innocent Clement, M.D., M.P.H., MBA

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Addressing chronic disease requires holistic, personalized approach to care

A focus on communication and building patient trust with can lead to reversing chronic conditions


Tiffany Avery, MD

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Treatment validation platforms can reduce care variations and promote health equity

Emerging technology helps ensure best practices while reducing costs of care


Patrick Campbell

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Managing patients with heart arrhythmia

With the number of AF-attributed deaths increasing in recent years, optimizing management of the condition stands to have a significant impact on a patient and societal level.


Mike Szczesny

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Waste transformation in business: A paradigm shift in health care practices

Health care can take a leadership role in reducing waste in the community


Tarun Chandra, CFA

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What’s next for biotech and health care

Investors face an uphill task this year:Things have been difficult thus far but there will be selective opportunities to recover lost ground and perhaps record some gains this year.


Drew Franklin

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Automated scheduling turns cancellations into revenue

You can revolutionize your practice and save money by using technology.


Ed Cladera, MD

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eConsults: An essential piece of telehealth for chronic care management

eConsults are especially vital during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Gabriella Palmeri

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Maximizing impact and growth: the power of PrEP for HIV in primary care

Primary care physicians are essential in combating the HIV epidemic by normalizing HIV testing and prescribing preventive medications. This approach not only enhances health equity and literacy among particularly underserved populations, but also expands their practice by attracting and retaining a broader patient base.


Maria F. Paniscotti

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Beyond the federal anti-kickback statute

Providers can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.


Elena A. Christofides, MD, FACE

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Weight Loss and Patient Support

Closing thoughts regarding the increasing burden of overweight and obesity in the United States, and recommendations for supporting patients who are taking a proactive role in managing their weight.


David Feinwachs, M.H.A., M.A., J.D., P.H.D.

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It's time to bring competition back to health care

Health care cost increases are not the result of over-utilization, but rather legalized kickback schemes.


Susan Shepard, MSN, RN

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Reducing risks with multilingual patients

To avoid adverse events, doctors need procedures for communicating with patients whose first language is not English


Aasim Saeed

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5 signs your patients are going to leave you

Health care providers who don’t adapt to changing expectations will drive their patients to seek care elsewhere.


Leslie Snavely

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For a sustainable health care workforce, we need to listen more

Measuring engagement is key to meaningful change when workers are straining but loyal, and want to build a culture of excellence.


Terri Joy

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How to keep getting paid for telehealth in 2021

3 best practices you must implement to stay compliant and collect maximum reimbursement.


Yair Lewis, MD

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AI Special Report: Embracing AI -- A new era for physicians

Artificial intelligence has the potential to change medicine for the better


Reema Hammoud, PharmD

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End of public health emergency will limit telehealth prescribing of controlled medications

Providers need to alert patients of requirement for in-person visit to renew prescriptions for Schedule II-IV drugs


Bryant Hoyal

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Solving human challenges to drive bottom line results

Staffing is the top issue for most health care administrators – and a primary focus on automating to unscramble human workflow problems will lead naturally to improved revenue and business efficiency.


Michaela Poizner

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Mental health wellness programs for clinicians now more accessible due to congressional protection

The physician and provider communities should find these new protections as welcome news.


Kelly Barcelos

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5 things practices need to do when hiring during a pandemic

If you’re hiring or looking to hire amidst a pandemic, you will have to up your recruitment game.


Michael Wolford

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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.