Authors


Carmen A. Peralta, MD, MAS, FASN

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Advancing kidney care: How a focus on prevention can fight a silent epidemic

Screening is the imperative for early detection that can lead to better outcomes for patients.


Lissy Hu, MD, MBA

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Connecting ambulatory providers to the full care continuum

Using care coordination technology can save time and money, improve patient outcomes


Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA

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How physicians can support behavioral changes with a motivational interview

Helping patients take the next step on making healthy choices.


Manny Krakaris

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The ethical adoption of AI in healthcare: A proactive approach

Responsible application of AI is crucial, especially when the health and well-being of people are at stake.


David Gallegos

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The COVID Reset: Reimagining health care delivery and reimbursement

Pandemic shows how value-based care can benefit everyone



Luka Yancopoulos

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Independent practices should unleash the potential of collective buying in modern health care

By joining forces with other independent practices, purchasing medical supplies can be simplified and result in cost savings.




Billy Wang

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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


Lindsay Kaiser

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How health care organizations can benefit from R&D tax credit

Don’t overlook the variety of activities that can qualify for the R&D credit


Jamie Malone, CFP®, CPA, CFA

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Young doctors: Do you have adequate insurance coverage?

Why physicians need to understand and insure the gap between earning potential and net worth.



Alex Harrington

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5 tips for defending against ransomware attacks

Pratices and hospitals focus on training employees against social engineering attacks. But they risk leaving themselves open to attacks that exploit network software vulnerabilities.


Michael Giusti, MBA

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How the 2024 elections could impact health insurance coverage

If you think this year is a big deal because of the presidential election, check out what’s projected for Medicare in 2028.



Marc Franks

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3 things to address to ensure a stable supply chain for your practice

Even as we begin to envision a post-pandemic future, continuing backlogs and unsustainable workarounds and rising international turmoil supply fresh evidence that supply-chain fragility is untenable.


Robert McDermott, MD

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The rise in pollen is spiking allergy and asthma hospitalizations and impacting the economy

Spring has sprung, so it’s time for physicians to help patients feel better, maintain quality of life, and keep working.


Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio

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Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread COVID-19 misinformation

Stopping some doctors from sharing unsound medical advice has proved challenging. Even defining misinformation has been difficult. And during the pandemic, resistance from some state legislatures is complicating the effort.


Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA

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Health misinformation is killing patients. Here’s what physicians can do.

The problem calls for systemic changes and individual actions


BJ Schaknowski, MBA

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Solving health care’s financial burden amid economic uncertainty

Leaders look to software for solutions that will lead to better patient care.


Mindy Kolof

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Now arriving: The new generation of concierge physicians

They are determined to practice medicine their way.


Shawn Dickerson

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Why cybersecurity education is key to protecting your medical practice

Cyberattacks on healthcare networks have increased exponentially in recent years, but there are steps to protect your practice.


Thomas Sandgaard, MBA

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Doctors need new approaches to pain management

Opioid epidemic demonstrates importance of alternative therapies for managing pain


Robert A. Wells

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Mental health wellness programs for clinicians are now more accessible

Stressful work environments, fatigue, burnout, and aging patient populations who require more care all add to the hardship of attracting and maintaining clinical staff.


Brad Boyd, MBA

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Can technology help revive primary care?

Health care leaders increasingly are looking to technology for solutions to the challenges facing primary care


Leon Moores, MD, DSc, FACS

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Not viewing working physicians as leaders is a mistake that needs to be fixed

The simple mental step of recognizing oneself as a leader begins a virtuous cycle of self-improvement


Miguel Perez

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How IoT supports medical device security

Best practices for health care organizations to implement to secure connected medical devices.


Jason Brantley

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Overcoming data fragmentation is key to avoiding future health care crises

COVID-19 pandemic shows importance of breaking down health care data silos


Elinor Johansen

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Fax vs HIPAA: Devil’s in the details

Faxes may seem safe, but is your system HIPAA-compliant?