Authors


Ramin Bastani

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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.


Scott Cullen, MD

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Unlocking Hope: overcoming the behavioral crisis in children and adolescents through digital transformation

Primary care physicians are in position to connect young patients to appropriate mental health resources. Here’s what you need to know.


Kristen Backor, PhD

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Transition into the post-COVID era: Evolving physician practices and expectations

For many physician practices, changes presumed to be temporary may become more permanent


Eric Galvin

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In-home services will play a major role in primary care’s future

Aging population, escalating costs drive demand for care at home, but challenges remain


Ian Goldberger

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The state of value-based care

VBC models can be challenging, and success requires an understanding of the reimbursement model, significant investment in infrastructure and possible changes in the way medicine is practiced.



Shane Peng, MD

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The tech savvy physician: The hidden burdens of telehealth

Although much of the discourse around telehealth rightfully focuses on its benefits, the potential drawbacks and limitations are often glossed over, particularly around provider burden


Nagi Prabhu

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Use AI to Improve Administrative Operations First

Don’t worry, AI probably won’t replace the doctor any time soon


Meg Underwood

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4 ways talent management can boost productivity

Is your practice as productive as it should be?



Eric King

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The power of POCUS: accurate, portable, ultrasound is here

Health care is rife with issues, but advances in medical imaging can be a solution for some of them.


Aubrey Westgate

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Five ways to better manage workplace conflict

To help ensure you know exactly how to handle workplace conflict at your medical practice, we asked an expert to weigh in.


Taylor Ross

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3 real-life examples of how coding automation improves primary care practices

Are you leaving money on the table because you aren't coding correctly?




Nance Goldstein, ACC, PhD

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How physicians can learn to say no

How physicians can stop saying yes when you really want to say no.



Will O'Connor, MD

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Enhancing the patient experience and outcomes through patient engagement tools

Communication is the key to ensuring health and wellness don’t get lost in transition.



Ana Tuya Fulton, MD

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The road to real value-based care

The time has come for primary care to drive the innovative change in health care delivery and financing.


Joshua Gold

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Quality liability insurance coverage needed for deluge of cyberattacks on health care ecosystem

Specialty cyber coverage and tailored liability insurance products sold to health care providers is available to protect affected organizations hacked or threatened through cyber extortion schemes.


Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

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From clinician to contractor: how doctors can maximize the benefits of a side gig

Adopting the attitude of a business owner is crucial to getting the most from outside work


Nick Loftin

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5 steps to make telehealth work for physicians and patients

There are barriers to telehealth adoption that physicians must overcome to realize the technology’s promise.


Stephanie E. Mercado

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Why Workforce Development for Value-Based Care is a Vital Issue to Address

The key enabler for the future of our industry is workforce readiness to deliver on the promise of high value, high quality care that delivers equitable outcomes for all.


Mia Levy, MD, PhD

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The post-pandemic patient: a catalyst for health system change

COVID-19 has altered expectations for health care delivery


Kelly Villella-Canton

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Immersive learning: The disruption health care education needed

Equipped with realistic patient scenarios and rapid, analytics-based insights, new high-tech tools are proving effective for scaling and modernizing health care education, especially where resources might otherwise be limited.


Evan Ruff

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AI advances in radiology: the benefits for value-based primary care

Progress in AI-enabled imaging devices allows PCPs to do more in-house procedures and improve care for underserved areas


Brooke McCormick

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Many COPD patients can’t afford medication: study

More than 16% report cost-related nonadherence


Gary Manning

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Think RPM is too big for your small practice? Think again.

Looking for ways to increase the revenues of your small practice? RPM may be the answer


Michele Pistollato

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Will payers fund more services in preventive care?

Payers have been slow to reimburse for preventive care. Is that changing?