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Tim Kostner

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Can we finally realize the promise of EHRs?

Recent advances in technology make it possible to access and harness the vast amounts of clinical data EHRs have produced.


Margaret Lally

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How to handle Provider Relief Funds

The “double dip” in pandemic relief and how health care providers can avoid it


Meleah Bridgeford

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Why physicians in value-based contracts need to get ahead of risk adjustment

To help practices prepare for their value-based care transition, here are three top considerations for success.



Brian Quigley

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On smoking, vaping, and the truths of being a quitter

E-cigarettes are not the silver bullet to solving the smoking epidemic as many hoped.


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Jessica Wagner

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Proactive denial management: A revenue game changer for small practices

How small practices can turn claim denials into faster payments, smarter workflows and long-term financial stability.


Norton L. Travis, JD

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It’s more than just the money: The importance of analyzing both economic and noneconomic key issues for a successful health care transaction

An economic comeback, conservative pricing, private equity: What does this mean for potential sellers of health care businesses?



Terri Gatchel-Schmidt

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Why medical practices need to automate the prior authorization process

Benefits include streamlined workflows, faster payer approvals, fewer claims denials


Tim Price

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How technology can ease provider burnout and improve patients’ health care experience

From AI-powered symptom checking to virtual intake tools, recent technological advances hold promise for enhancing care delivery


Kathryn S. Beard, JD

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Use technology to avoid surprises from the No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act, which takes effect January 1, 2022, is a much-needed push for providers to be more transparent about total costs to the patient and eliminating unexpected medical bills.


Thomas R. Loeblein, CHBC, CFP

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6 ways to improve your practice finances

Physicians can improve their practice's financial stability and profitability with careful planning and strategic decision-making.


Sophia Morris

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Why locum tenens work is a viable solution for fighting burnout in the medical field

Fill-in physicians can find flexibility and financial benefits while developing their careers.


Jon Moore

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AI in health care: the risks and benefits

Realizing the technology’s full potential requires understanding its advantages and challenges


Bevey Miner

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Helping health care’s 'digital have-nots' bridge the digital divide

Despite advances in health care information exchange, the flow of data between large hospitals and small care facilities is anything but smooth and seamless.



Sarah Foehrenbacher

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Financial questions every young physician should answer

Financial planning is one area where you can benefit from asking a lot of questions, leaning on experts and continuously learning.


Silas Inman

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‘Think about the hype’ - AI holds disruptive potential for health care

Physician experts say artificial intelligence has promise for primary care, but doctors must think critically as they integrate it into patient care.


Gary Call, M.D.

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Telehealth Post-COVID: going digital to reduce costs?

Without data driven analysis it will be impossible to realize the full benefits that telehealth might provide.


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Sujay Jadhav

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Why ICD-10 needs modernization

Rapid technology advancements is creating gaps ICD-10 codes can’t fill


Grace Halsey

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As colorectal cancer cases grow in younger adults, U.S. health care reaches ‘pivotal point’ in screening for it

Trio of studies examines state of CRC and best ways to engage patients since USPSTF updated screening recommendations in 2021.


Mahesh Krishnan, MD, MPH, MBA

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How lack of adequate reimbursement is failing patients with chronic kidney disease

The proposed meager Medicare reimbursement increase for dialysis providers marks the fifth year in a row that the agency has failed to capture actual increases in labor and treatment costs.


Kamala Green

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How physicians can use data to improve operations and achieve health equity goals

Federal agencies are taking steps to embed systemic health equity practices into their policies and operations to fortify the resilience of our nation’s health care system and help all Americans reach optimal health outcomes.


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Hamad Husainy, DO, FACEP

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Overcoming interoperability complexity to achieve higher quality, safer care

Learn how enhanced interoperability in EHR systems transforms patient care, reduces costs, and improves outcomes across health care settings.


Marlene Sheehy, RN

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How to support team members: 3 lessons from the Great Resignation

A large number of healthcare workers have left the medical field — leaders need to focus on caring for their staff.



Wael Khouli, MD, MBA

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Getting your claims denied? Here are reasons why and what you can do about it

A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.


Jim Durkin

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Patients may require different types of post-pandemic reassurances before seeking care

As restrictions are lifted and the threat of Covid wanes, the medical community will need to work hard to encourage patients to reengage and seek care.


Vidmantas Šakalys

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Bioprinting set to revolutionize primary health care by lowering costs and expediting services

In the future, will physicians use 3D printers to create new tissues for patients? Here’s how bioprinting could affect primary care through treatment of chronic conditions, wounds, organ transplantation, and more.


Fred Cohen, MD

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Navigating the shifting landscape of primary care in the United States: Current economic challenges

A specialist in internal medicine and migraines evaluates the practical and financial conditions that are cracking the foundation of health care across the nation.