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Syed Nishat, BFA

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What physicians need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act, part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, requires disclosure of all beneficial owners of entities, with harsh penalties for those businesses who ignore this requirement.


Shelley Spires, MSM

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Five ways scribes helped a primary health care center thrive

It’s possible to get more, high-quality patient visits during the day with less charting at night.


Emily Holzman, MPH

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From silos to synergy: Uniting health plan and EHR insights to drive success in value-based care

Here are three strategies to face the dual challenge of improving patient health while controlling costs.


Brian W. Meeker, DO, FAAFP

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I built an empire nobody wants

An atypical career led to atypical results – including financial security and work-life balance


Joan Naidorf, DO

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Thinking differently about difficult patients

Patients deserve our respect no matter the circumstances


Shari Erickson, MPH

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America needs a national strategy to invest in primary care

Patients around the country are being shut out of better health. It’s time to open wide the front door to care.


Heather Moore

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The evolving liability landscape and obstetrical care 

Hospital risk leaders are increasingly walking a liability and malpractice claim tightrope.


Gary Warren, MS

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How physicians and other health care practitioners can reduce the financial costs of IV injury

When using intravenous therapies, if you and your staff aren’t paying attention to patient safety, you can be sure medical malpractice attorneys will be.


Christopher Pullins, MD

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Asking clinicians to enhance their medical coding skills, another necessary task

Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.


Kim Shapira, MS, RD

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How to guide patients to healthy eating habits

Patients who follow these six rules can lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.


Vishaal Motla

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How advance care planning benefits doctors and patients

Its use leads to better care, lower costs and greater provider satisfaction


Michael Dulin, MD, PhD

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How analytics at the point-of-care can help close SDOH gaps

More medical and SDOH data is available now than ever before to clinicians, health care organizations and payors.


Jonathan Bumgarner, JD

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A new focus on workplace violence at healthcare settings

Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.


Bert Orlov, MBA

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Mastering the private equity deal: a framework for medical practices

Follow these steps to evaluate and conduct a PE transaction


Michael Joyce, CFA, CFP

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3 cornerstones young physicians need for a strong financial foundation

Physicians are high earners, but their professional careers begin later than most, so early action can yield long-term financial security.


James F. Jordan

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Digital transformation in primary care

Empowering physicians for enhanced patient care and practice efficiency


H. John Beardsley

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The 3 critical places where patients need support with their medications

Studies consistently show patients’ health outcomes are connected to their ability to access, afford and adhere to their medications.


Juliana Hinch

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How becoming an accredited CME provider can benefit your organization

The benefits of CME don’t just apply to physicians — health care organizations can reap myriad benefits.


Christopher O.L.H. Porter

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Physicians, don’t lead alone: Teamwork and forward-thinking imperative during pandemic

Contrary to what some believe, leaders shouldn’t go at crisis management alone


Felicia Sadler

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Strategies to reduce bias and improve the patient experience

Health care professionals should understand how attitudes and behaviors can impede communication, trust, and patient engagement.


Michael Foley, CFP, CSLP

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Facing the student debt crisis: 3 strategies to establish control

From promises of widespread forgiveness to halted payments, followed by a chaotic mess of legal disputes over repayment plans, federal student loan borrowers are on an emotional rollercoaster.


Austin Littrell

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1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010

The rate of pharmacy store closures has more than doubled in recent years in what researchers call an “unprecedented decline.”


Jennifer Meller, MD

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Solving physician burnout through patient engagement

Engaging with patients to improve their health can help reduce burnout


Brian Tierney

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When AI causes a crisis, you need humanity to restore trust

Communication and empathy are keys to overcoming technology-driven disasters


Steve Gabrielian

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Why flexible care models are vital to ease clinical burden and support remote patient care

Flexible care models, including remote patient monitoring, can help support clinicians and patients as care environments and acuity levels shift.


Bruce Shulan

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COVID-19 and malpractice lawsuits: What the future may hold

COVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.


Giuliana Grossi

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Can mindfulness-oriented recovery reduce opioid abuse and pain?

Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement is unlike other mindfulness-based treatments and was found superior to supportive group psychotherapy for treating opioid misuse and pain.


Adam Grossman, MBA

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What do we mean by value-based care?

Consumers and health care providers often define the term differently. But the focus for both groups should be on health maintenance and disease prevention.



Pooja Goel

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Ready or not: 3 big changes coming for primary care physicians

Even before the pandemic, primary care was complicated. Now it’s even more so.