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Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC

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Bempedoic Acid for Hypercholesterolemia

An expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.


Stephen Ondra, MD

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Advanced technology will help drive reimbursement change

Telehealth, remote monitoring will boost patient outcomes and value-based care results


Thomas Rametta

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Staff retention: It takes more than just money

Training, tailored benefits and paths for career advancement help build loyalty and reduce employee attrition


Asher Perzigian

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The lost meaning of ‘quality’ and ‘cost’ in value-based care

Four challenges organizations must address to truly improve cost efficiency and quality in health care.



Carsten Brockmann

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Addressing the rise in chronic illnesses with connected medical devices

Connected medical devices will be essential to help monitor and manage chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac arrhythmia, and respiratory diseases, as well as other conditions like sleep apnea, obesity and diabetes.


Brian Steele, DO

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The case for transitioning to value-based care

Focusing on outcomes rewards patients and providers alike.


Susan Ladika

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New CMS rules aim to speed up prior authorizations

Changes will make the PA process more transparent and save money, agency says


Taimur Khan, MD, MPH

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Primary care’s crucial role in ending HIV: A call to action

By normalizing HIV conversations, primary care physicians can help turn the tide against HIV.


Claudia Perdei, MD

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The benefits of purchasing a concierge practice

How I changed my career and transformed my life by acquiring a concierge practice


Cynthia Chioma Nwaubani, PharmD, BCGP

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Enhancing primary care: The impact of pharmacist-led chronic care and AI-driven telehealth

Physicians, pharmacists and artificial intelligence can join to form a cost-effective solution that improves patient outcomes and financial sustainability.


Beth Plumptre

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ChatGPT: Health care’s next big thing?

The technology has many applications in medicine, but hurdles to widespread adoption remain


Peter Reilly

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Cyber risks and health care – and what everyone needs to know

Will your insurance coverage protect you against the latest threats?


Fred Horton, MHA

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A promise fulfilled, for now

Primary care gets catch-up in latest AMGA compensation survey.


Carrie Gluck
Carrie Gluck

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It could happen to anyone: Why cybersecurity drives health care's future

Physician leadership's role in cybersecurity goes beyond simply following protocols.


Julie Lambert

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AI’s role in reshaping revenue cycle management

Managing payment is a key factor working against medical practices. Here’s how artificial intelligence could relieve administrative burdens.


Peter Struzzi

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The benefit of COVID-19 waivers to Stark Law, anti-kickback statute

These waivers could lead to lasting flexibilities for physicians — if a few bad apples don’t spoil the bunch


Phil Zuzolo, MD

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'Healthy Days': An early-warning system for at-risk patients in need

A simple measure to reduce avoidable ER visits and hospitalizations, and give back two more healthy days per month to people


Reginald Ross, M.D.

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Revitalizing health care: Addressing physician burnout with sustainable practices

The most sustainable solution to overcoming physician burnout is industry-wide change, and the transition to a value-based system could lead us there


Steve McMillen, MHA

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Digital solutions to bridge staffing gaps for medical providers

Powering through with temporary help and overtime is unsustainable and costly. Instead, use innovative technology to save money and improve service for patients.


Jay Kimmel, MD

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Primary care physicians and orthopedics: a new virtual solution to comanage your patients

Musculoskeletal ailments are common, but treating them can be expensive, time-consuming – even risky. Online collaboration offers a better way to help.


Baha Zeidan

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If telehealth is here to stay, why are we still treating it like a temporary solution?

Now that we have seen the long-term value of telehealth, it’s time to remake telehealth as a long-term solution.


Jessica Sites, RN, BSN

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Nurses call for changes to address burnout, safety, staffing shortages

As more physicians turn to employment by hospitals and health systems, they experience a work environment that nurses have endured for years.


J.R. Clark

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Employers must look beyond health insurance to help employees afford care

Paying for health care is a burden in America, and employers – including medical practices -- need to look at alternatives to traditional health insurance


Jesse D. Bracamonte, DO, FAAFP

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Documenting non-compliance in health care records

Should we tell patients that they are not compliant when they counter argue?


Craig Toberman, CFA, CPA, CFP

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Risk mitigation strategies for physician practice owners

How to safeguard the benefits of private practice.



Leigh Rozelle

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Attract and keep exceptional talent with retention and recruiting strategies for today’s labor market

A revolving door of staff or an understaffed office can undo the good work of your practice. Here’s how to find and keep talent.


Trenholm Ninestein

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The best use cases for generative AI in health care? Look near term

Benefits will come when physicians and health experts begin integrating large language models into practices, hospitals and insurance companies.


Adam E. Block

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Automated scheduling turns cancellations into revenue

You can revolutionize your practice and save money by using technology.