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Straight Talk with Jim Quinn

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American Pie

The majority of Americans are oblivious to a crisis that has already begun.They are distracted by their latest text message and engrossed by the adventures of balloon boy. What will blindside them is the crisis' depth and ferocity.


April Dembosky in San Francisco

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Web Market is Big Test for Obamacare

A vital part of Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act faces a crucial test in the coming months when the health care exchanges that are supposed to insure 25 million Americans start operating.


Jim Brandenburg, CPA, MST

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Not Too Soon to Plan for 2013 Tax Changes

2012 is barely underway, but big tax changes for 2013 are coming up quickly that you should keep in mind during 2012.



Brad Bersh

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Important Lessons can be Learned from 1970s Inflation

Economists are not in agreement, but the best guess is that the current budget deficit is likely to produce some inflation. Now is the time to talk to your financial advisor about how well you are positioned for such a scenario.


John Gapper

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Doctors are Meant to Prescribe, Not to Promote

While GlaxoSmithKline recently decided to stop paying doctors to advocate its drugs, it's possible that drug groups could be tempted to reproduce those murky practices in vulnerable emerging markets.


Christopher Nelson

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8 tips to lower patient acquisition costs

Patient acquisition costs can quickly cut into your practice's profits.


Bill Martin

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Unlocking financial independence: Strategies to help doctors retire on their own terms

Hear from doctors and financial professionals as we unlock the pathways to optimizing your retirement savings.


Seckin Secilmis

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AI-powered health care leadership

AI offers streamlined performance assessments, personalized development plans, and tailored feedback mechanisms that foster trust and support growth within health care teams.


Jason Lee

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Using behavioral science and AI to meet the needs of patients and providers

Leveraging insights from AI and behavioral science can improve financial outcomes as well as clinical ones.


Grace Koennecke

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Top 10 health technology hazards for 2025

The ECRI report discusses various topics emerging in health care technology, identifying hazards in home care and acute care settings, information security applications, and the medical device supply chain. The organization also warns that artificial intelligence can pose serious risks to patients and health care providers if not properly used or integrated into a practice setting. Here are the 10 hazards the ECRI discussed:


David Lareau

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The double-edged sword of QHINs

Navigating the promise and perils of health data interoperability


Tina Graham

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Care guidance programs can boost chronic care management efforts

Care guidance builds stronger connections with patients and drives better health outcomes


Christopher Pappas

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Return-to-work strategies for the health care industry

Need those remote workers back in the office next year? Here’s what to consider.


Chelsea King Arthur

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The patient experience matters

Actionable patient data lives in your digital engagement tools — use it!


Stacey Worsley

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Building practice growth through business credit cards

Stacey Worsley, Assistant Vice President and Business Development Manager at U.S. Bank, discusses the value of business credit cards, including how they can help medical practices improve cash flow and other benefits.


Sheila Babendir, EdD, LPC

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Managing ADHD: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Patients turn to their primary care physicians for answers, making them a key member of a treatment team.


Heather Brownson

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Is your practice complying with the law?

As physicians, it is important to ensure your organization is meeting all applicable federal and state regulations.


Scott D. Hayworth, MD, FACOG

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How Accountable Care Organizations Can Survive the Next Healthcare Crisis

Challenges faced by ACOs during the pandemic have been especially acute


Lisa Harrison

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Proposed Medicare payment cuts would exacerbate challenges physicians face

We do not believe that year-over-year cuts are the path to create a sustainable financial environment for physicians to be successful nor for patients to receive the best care – particularly at a time when more adults age 65 and older are increasingly relying on Medicare coverage alone.


Quinn Everts

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How much diabetes medication actually costs

“Affordability of prescribed medication in persons with diabetes remains a significant challenge for many Americans,” the study concluded.


John Mazur

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The key to unlocking patient loyalty – leveraging brand intelligence in health care

Building positive relationships with patients by tapping into the power of artificial intelligence.


David Hunt

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Improve senior patient communication with technology

Good communication can result not only in more efficient, effective care, but also greater patient satisfaction with treatment, and this is particularly true with aging patients.



Alexis E. Gallati

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Active versus passive real estate investing

Which is the better option for physician investors?


Eyal Feldman

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Accounts payable automation in primary care practices

Processing an avalanche of invoices can be labor-intensive, error-prone, and expensive. There is a better way.


Anna Basevich

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Drive better outcomes with a strong patient-provider relationship

The bond between a patient and their primary care provider is crucial for achieving the best health care results.


Roger Mitty, 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.


Sean Slovenski

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The digital Rx for burnout: transforming health care through strategic technology

It is time for heath care to leverage technology and patient-focused strategies to alleviate the pressures on primary care physicians.


Drew Boxler

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The best states for physicians in 2021: The complete ranking

What are the best states for physicians to practice in? Find out in Physicians Practice®’s Best States to Practice 2021 exclusive data project.