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Michael Parisi

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Cyber security risk growing for small medical practices

Hackers are targeting health practices of all size.


Roni Berlin, BSHCM, CPC, CPB

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Top 5 coding mistakes that cause practices to lose revenue

To prevent your practice from losing this revenue, avoid these five common coding mistakes.


Mary Tolan

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Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare

For healthcare, blockchain can be used for payment processing, but it can also improve interoperability, track claims processing, or develop and maintain provider directories.


Patty Riskind, MBA

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Overwhelmed and understaffed: Alleviating call volume for primary care practices

The days of “bad ‘bots” are behind us so put smart virtual assistants to work in your practice to reduce call volume, deliver self-service options to patients and improve operational efficiency.


Dessiree Paoli

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Will the healthcare transformation sparked by COVID-19 be permanent?

Everyone acknowledges the healthcare transformation was overdue long before 2020, but the pandemic forced the issue.


Inga Shugalo

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Choose the best EHR and medical software for your practice

Choosing the right software, including but not limited to an EHR, is crucial for the success of your practice.


Matthew Hellinger

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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.


Andrew Barton, RN, BSc, NMP

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Addressing the hidden costs of IV infiltration and extravasation in health care

Injuries stemming from intravenous therapy are a hidden crisis costing lives and money.


Ron Southwick

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Doctors in the House of Representatives

A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.


Lynn Fryckberg

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Business resolutions for health care business owners

The new year is an important time when many business owners hit the refresh button and look for opportunities to change and improve their practice or company.


Chaitenya “Chat” Razdan

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There’s not an app for that: Improving patient experience by going back to the basics

More investments in technology have not increased patient satisfaction


Gerry Miller

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Healthcare’s cloud journey

The past 18 months have proven that healthcare needs the cloud.


Randall Curnow Jr., MD, MBA

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Remote patient monitoring needs clinical intervention to ensure success

As any competent clinician will tell you, having data is only one part of the equation. A clinician must also be able to intervene efficiently and effectively.


Marc Palmer

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Boosting benefits and morale: Modern enrollment for your practice

By implementing innovative solutions, physician-owned practices can free their team to focus on what matters most - delivering exceptional patient care while establishing themselves as a leading organization to work for.


Julianne F. Andrews, MBA, CFP, AIF

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Top 5 benefits of donating to donor-advised funds

Many high-earning physicians find that taking advantage of a donor-advised fund is often a simple and tax-savvy way to make charitable contributions.



Todd Brower, Esq.

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How to prevent and address harassment complaints: Balancing physician rights and hospital actions

Prevention is key. Here’s how to ensure minor workplace issues don't escalate into lawsuits.


James Enriquez

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Tax benefits of the CARES Act for medical practices

Understanding your net operating losses is key to claiming tax benefits for your practice.


Neeraj Mainkar, PhD

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The growing importance of standardized evaluation for generative AI in health care

As generative AI technologies advance, establishing standardized evaluation metrics is necessary to ensure safety and efficacy in health care.


Trey Sutten, MBA

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Medicaid cuts are coming: Here’s how health care leaders can lessen the blow

No matter how or when Medicaid cuts manifest, Medicaid plan leaders must act now to preserve member support and provider payment stability.


Richard Mackey

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Generative AI in health care: How far do we have to go and what can we do to accelerate progress?

Generative AI has a large number of health care use cases, but the road to maturity is a long one. Here is an analysis on AI’s near-term potential in chronic condition management, with thoughts on bias and regulation.


Frank McGillin

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Why specialty care outcomes depend on virtual access to expertise

Difficulties accessing virtual care and support remain a barrier to the best care for patients facing complex conditions.


Yi-Ju Chen, MD

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It Wasn't All COVID-19: Resident Distress and Reasons for It Among Different Specialties During the Pandemic

Traditional stresses of residency training were subjected to the demands of the pandemic.


Jolie Apicella, JD

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Examining post-pandemic telehealth fraud risks

During and after the COVID-19 public health emergency, expect vigilance by federal regulators.


Anisha Patel-Dunn, DO

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Mental health should be an extension of primary care

Addressing the mental health crisis requires an integrated approach to physical and mental health


Carm Huntress

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How AI can help physicians with pre-encounter medical record analysis

It’s absolutely vital that primary care physicians are equipped with the right tools to optimize their limited time with patients.


Thomas E. Sullivan, M.D.

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Improve medication adherence with technology

One-fourth of new prescriptions are never filled — and even when filled, up to 50% of patients with chronic conditions fail to take their medications as prescribed.


Briana Contreras

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HHS unveils $45 million grant program to aid in treating long COVID

Funds will go primarily to clinics treating historically underserved groups