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Heather Bassett, MD

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Glass half-full: How practically applied generative AI will enhance health care operations

We must refocus our efforts on how AI can be practically applied to improve health care – with a particular emphasis on operational areas and decision-making processes


Sydney Jennings

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Is it COVID-19 or flu? A quick quiz for physicians

There are several similarities and differences between COVID-19 and flu. Do you know what they are?


Suzie Sfarra

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Transforming primary health care: The generative AI revolution

By building a foundation of trust through personalized care, AI will not only enhance patient-provider relationships but also set new standards for patient loyalty and active participation in health care, leading to reduced no-shows and readmissions.


Maryal M. Concepcion, MD

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A path to revitalizing primary care: direct primary care

DPC improves the physician-patient relationship by reducing administrative tasks, removing insurance company middlemen, and focusing on individualized care.



Tom Ferry, MBA

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How physicians can provide better care for patients with chronic conditions

Technology and care navigators are key to managing this growing population



Rhonda D. Orin

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Cyberattacks are bankrupting health care providers. Insurance may help.

Contingent business interruption coverage may protect providers from losses experienced indirectly as a result of a cyberattack.


Therasa Bell

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Six steps to improving equity in health outcomes

Understanding a patient's life circumstances is key to improving their health. Here's a guide for how to start.


MHE Staff

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U.S. primary care is hurting, but Medicare could be the prescription

Primary care is crucial to U.S. health care, but declining. The Commonwealth Fund offers suggestions on how to invest more in it.



Michael Augusti

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Examining hospital-at-home from a myriad of perspectives

How technology providers, researchers, administrators, and facilitators view the possibilities.


Brian Covino, M.D.

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AI-driven prior authorizations: an opportunity for advancing health equity

Technology can help overcome care disparities made worse by prior authorizations



Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP

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To address the maternal health crisis, we must focus on the fourth trimester

By prioritizing postpartum care, and by recognizing the unique role of family physicians, we can make significant strides towards addressing this crisis.



David Maleh, M.D.

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‘You deserve to live’: Why I became a concierge medicine physician

My gut response to fix things was to work harder, faster, and start earlier. But now I've found a better way.


Gregg Church

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New records-sharing rule could have damaging side effect

Errors in patient records are surprisingly common, so easing access to them could harm outcomes


Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC

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The growing impact of behavioral health platforms in meeting mental health care needs

Mental health treatment access is low while cost is high. Here’s what to know about digital solutions.


Jay Baker

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Why it’s time to bring artificial intelligence to encounter management

Many healthcare organizations underutilizing the rich insights from encounter data and associated risk analytics.


Michael Brickman, MD

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Burnout: it’s not just for doctors

Patients feel rushed and less empathetic care when doctors are burned out, but technology can mitigate some of the effects


Shannon Burke

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Third-party financing: a path for medical practices to thrive in an era of cost-shifting and declining revenues

These are especially difficult times to run a solvent—much less profitable and growing— independent or specialty medical practice.


Christina Mattina

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Medicare to cap out-of-pocket spending on Part D prescription drugs at $2,000

Change takes effect in 2025 and could benefit more than one million Medicare beneficiaries


Kerry Jessani, MBA

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How primary care physicians can help safeguard the nation’s blood supply

As the American population ages and donations decline, raising awareness is a crucial first step to replenish supplies.


Gowri Reddy Rocco, MD

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The truth about ‘moon face’: Understanding the real medical condition behind this TikTok trend

Is Dr. TikTok dispensing entertainment, legitimate advice, or medical misinformation?


Amal Agarwal, DO, FACEP, MBA

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Personalized Medicine: There’s Nothing More Personal Than In-Home Care

There is a more personalized and equally effective way to care for patients: It’s in their home.


Matt Cheatham

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How to simplify and improve physician referrals with data

There’s nothing wrong with traditional referral methods but decision support technology can help simplify the referral process for both physicians and patients.


Michael Bandy

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3 strategies for balancing technology ROI and clinical outcomes

Hospitals and medical practices are increasingly looking to adopt new technology in an attempt to stay resilient throughout the pandemic.


Innocent Clement, M.D., M.P.H., MBA

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Addressing chronic disease requires holistic, personalized approach to care

A focus on communication and building patient trust with can lead to reversing chronic conditions


Tiffany Avery, MD

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Treatment validation platforms can reduce care variations and promote health equity

Emerging technology helps ensure best practices while reducing costs of care