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Tim Kostner

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Can we finally realize the promise of EHRs?

Recent advances in technology make it possible to access and harness the vast amounts of clinical data EHRs have produced.


Margaret Lally

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How to handle Provider Relief Funds

The “double dip” in pandemic relief and how health care providers can avoid it


Meleah Bridgeford

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Why physicians in value-based contracts need to get ahead of risk adjustment

To help practices prepare for their value-based care transition, here are three top considerations for success.


Brian Quigley

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On smoking, vaping, and the truths of being a quitter

E-cigarettes are not the silver bullet to solving the smoking epidemic as many hoped.



Terri Gatchel-Schmidt

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Why medical practices need to automate the prior authorization process

Benefits include streamlined workflows, faster payer approvals, fewer claims denials


Tim Price

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How technology can ease provider burnout and improve patients’ health care experience

From AI-powered symptom checking to virtual intake tools, recent technological advances hold promise for enhancing care delivery


Kathryn S. Beard, JD

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Use technology to avoid surprises from the No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act, which takes effect January 1, 2022, is a much-needed push for providers to be more transparent about total costs to the patient and eliminating unexpected medical bills.


Thomas R. Loeblein, CHBC, CFP

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6 ways to improve your practice finances

Physicians can improve their practice's financial stability and profitability with careful planning and strategic decision-making.


Sophia Morris

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Why locum tenens work is a viable solution for fighting burnout in the medical field

Fill-in physicians can find flexibility and financial benefits while developing their careers.


Jon Moore

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AI in health care: the risks and benefits

Realizing the technology’s full potential requires understanding its advantages and challenges


Bevey Miner

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Recent cyberattacks exposed health care’s biggest vulnerabilities. Are you overlooking this simple and secure secret weapon?

While there’s no easy fix to stop the attacks, there is huge potential in digital cloud fax — a simple, often overlooked way to communicate.


Sarah Foehrenbacher

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Financial questions every young physician should answer

Financial planning is one area where you can benefit from asking a lot of questions, leaning on experts and continuously learning.


Silas Inman

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‘Think about the hype’ - AI holds disruptive potential for health care

Physician experts say artificial intelligence has promise for primary care, but doctors must think critically as they integrate it into patient care.


Gary Call, M.D.

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Telehealth Post-COVID: going digital to reduce costs?

Without data driven analysis it will be impossible to realize the full benefits that telehealth might provide.


Grace Halsey

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Semaglutide survey: Exclusive physician results on benefits, challenges of new obesity drugs

Doctors offer insights on the how they and their patients are using GLP-1RA medicines.


Mahesh Krishnan, MD, MPH, MBA

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How lack of adequate reimbursement is failing patients with chronic kidney disease

The proposed meager Medicare reimbursement increase for dialysis providers marks the fifth year in a row that the agency has failed to capture actual increases in labor and treatment costs.


Kamala Green

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How physicians can use data to improve operations and achieve health equity goals

Federal agencies are taking steps to embed systemic health equity practices into their policies and operations to fortify the resilience of our nation’s health care system and help all Americans reach optimal health outcomes.


Marlene Sheehy, RN

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How to support team members: 3 lessons from the Great Resignation

A large number of healthcare workers have left the medical field — leaders need to focus on caring for their staff.



Wael Khouli, MD, MBA

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Getting your claims denied? Here are reasons why and what you can do about it

A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.


Jim Durkin

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Patients may require different types of post-pandemic reassurances before seeking care

As restrictions are lifted and the threat of Covid wanes, the medical community will need to work hard to encourage patients to reengage and seek care.


Vidmantas Šakalys

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Bioprinting set to revolutionize primary health care by lowering costs and expediting services

In the future, will physicians use 3D printers to create new tissues for patients? Here’s how bioprinting could affect primary care through treatment of chronic conditions, wounds, organ transplantation, and more.


Fred Cohen, MD

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Navigating the shifting landscape of primary care in the United States: Current economic challenges

A specialist in internal medicine and migraines evaluates the practical and financial conditions that are cracking the foundation of health care across the nation.


Joy Matak, JD, LLM

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Often overlooked factors when selling a practice that can leave money on the table

How do partners ensure a successful outcome when selling their medical practice?


Nikki Henck

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3 ways prior authorization transformation will change health care

The recent CMS regulations will truly transform the PA process, both by requiring real-time data exchange and transparency in communication of how a decision was made.


Kyle Ryan

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3 strategies to protect your practice from cyberattacks

Health care data breaches were up sharply in 2022. Here's how to keep your practice safe from attacks.


Ryne Natzke

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Insurance doesn’t always protect patients from medical debt. Here’s how providers can help.

In a world of high deductibles and copays, health insurance offers less protection from medical debt than it did a generation ago.


Tej D. Azad

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Do no harm – The imperative for purposeful AI regulation in health care

How do we regulate AI purposefully to ensure that it enhances rather than hinders the practice of medicine?


Jeff Witz, CFP

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Disability insurance can be costly, but likely worth the added expense

The most valuable asset a physician has is their ability to practice.