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Emad Rizk, MD

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Technology and best practices available for value-based care strategies

The tools and technology available to help independent practices make the most out of their value-based care strategies.


Gidi Stein, MD

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Physician burnout, COVID-19, and the patient safety challenge

The pandemic has placed greater burdens on physicians, providers, and staff.


Cedric Matthews, MD

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How medical facilities and waste disposal companies are responding to COVID-19

Healthcare facilities and medical waste disposal companies are following strict in-house guidelines, as well as federal and state regulations, to contain the coronavirus outbreak.



Melissa Powell

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Versatility in healthcare leadership styles: There is no one-size-fits-all approach

By utilizing a variety of leadership styles, healthcare managers can approach management and leadership in diverse ways to relate to, interact with, and motivate their teams.


Lakiea Wright, MD, MAT, MPH

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Treating asthmatic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Barriers physicians should be aware of and solutions for achieving optimal asthma control.


Matt Rolfes

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RPA's enormous potential in the future of revenue cycle

RPA could emerge as one targeted solution that could help financial executives maintain a healthy bottom line.


Jonathan Yarbrough

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Bullies in your practice

For many in healthcare, words and actions can be harmful, and in some instances can lead to jury awards in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.


Jay Ripton

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Why healthcare organizations need to invest in application rationalization

The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of life at breakneck speed especially in healthcare.


Jonathan Moss, MBA, FHFMA
Jonathan Moss, MBA, FHFMA

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Navigating inflation’s impact on healthcare affordability

Skyrocketing out-of-pocket healthcare costs and unexpected medical expenses are outpacing inflationary pressures which have already decimated the budgets of many American families.


Brendon Dagg

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An effective communication strategy can improve practice efficiencies

With an effective communication strategy administrative burden won't be an obstacle to quality care.


Max Schloemann

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Why every medical practice should prioritize billing and coding oversight

Miscoding and fraudulent billing can destroy a medical practice. Use these tips to get robust oversight of your medical billing and coding in place.


Keith Algozzine
Keith Algozzine

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Digital health hedges against growing expenses for employers and employees

Benefits that include access to digital health save employers money and empower employees to take charge of their health.


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Anthony Martinez

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Building a scalable cybersecurity program for physicians

Protecting patient data across sprawling platforms, hardware, and applications can be incredibly difficult.


Acey Albert, MD

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Why healthcare leadership needs more physicians

Physicians need a seat at the leadership table because they are uniquely qualified to keep the care in healthcare.


Steven Green, MD

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Tips for obtaining quality metrics and easing physician overload

Four changes that can improve the value of quality metrics.


Sheetal Chawla
Sheetal Chawla

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The evolution of the patient-physician relationship

As patients seek information and form communities, the dialogue with their doctors is changing.


Terry Blessing III

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Avoiding Claims Denials in Your Practice

Physicians Practice® spoke with Terry Blessing III, Senior Vice President of Client Development at VisiQuate, about how practices can work to reduce the likelihood of encountering denied claims.


John Mulder, MD, FAAHPM, HMDC

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Leveraging data to enhance the care, lives of seriously ill patients

Transferring seriously ill patients to a different care setting at the right time may be the greatest prescription a provider can offer them.


Ketan Patel, MD, Chief Medical Officer, SyTrue
Ketan Patel, MD, Chief Medical Officer, SyTrue

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How AI-based tools can help manage COVID-19’s aftermath

New AI features like natural language processing can make documentation less of a chore.


Dan D’Orazio

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Unexpected surprises in the No Surprises Act: How practices should respond

While the goals of consumer protection, price transparency, and cost concessions are important and necessary, the legislation is starting to present real challenges to practices’ financial stability


Bruce Kennedy

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Bringing normalcy back to elective hospital procedures

Elective surgeries are the lifeblood of hospitals and health systems, accounting for 60% of total hospital revenue.


Linda Duckworth

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History and Exam in 2021

Are they really gone?


Drew Ivan

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Combating digital disruptors

How providers can stand out in a consumer culture.


Brian Smit

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Leveraging clinical documentation improvement for post-COVID financial recovery

CDI can be a critical initiative that not only increases reimbursement revenue but also enhances the patient experience.



Paul Vigario

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Consumer patients and the future of the industry

Customers expect their health care providers to have the same level of integration and connectedness as their favorite retailers.


Hazel Bennett

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Choosing the right setting for a telemedicine call

Finding the right location can make patients more comfortable with telehealth.


Justin Newell

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Medical billing fraud unveiled with new, advanced technologies

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimated that healthcare fraud costs the nation $68 billion annually.

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