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Damian (“Pat”) Alagia, MD

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Can we talk? Four tips to discussing STIs with patients

Physicians can use the following tips to facilitate frank, honest, and productive conversations about sexually transmitted infections with patients.


Florian Otto

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Amid rising costs, personalized healthcare experiences are a must

Patients have a growing number of options for care, so providing a personalized end-to-end experience is no longer optional.


Julene Robinson

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Cultural competency can improve healthcare for all

Becoming a culturally competent medical practice benefits patients, physicians, healthcare providers, and the community. 


Keely Killpack, PhD

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Embracing change in healthcare: Tips for getting your team on board

Change isn't easy, but the following tips can help you guide your organization or practice through any transition.


Nicolas Chronos, MD, FACC, FESC

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The way medicine should be practiced

One independent practice has improved patient outcomes, employee efficiency, and practice revenue by implementing a chronic care management program.


Jessie Marolis

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Conquer the 3 C’s to secure financing

Consider how you appear to a bank by reviewing your cash, credit, and character before applying for a loan.


Dan Danielson MS, RPh

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Integrations, consolidations, and mergers: steps toward a better future?

Unaligned practices may see patients forced to move to closed practices.


Erica A. Erman, JD

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The importance of putting patient care above profits

A recent court ruling illustrates the risk of failing to place behavioral health coverage needs ahead of financial interest.


Richard G. Harris, MD

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How independent physicians can combat ongoing hospital consolidation

Hospitals across the country are purchasing private practices even though patients prefer AND receive better care from independent physicians.


Aaron Clifford

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How online ratings affect healthcare’s bottom line

A look at the interconnectedness of reputation management, patient engagement and value-based care.


Lauren Kellum

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How to prepare for locum tenens physicians

Here are four ways practice owners and administrators can ensure temporary employees are successful.


Rachel Gordon, PA-C

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Why I’m quitting my job

It’s good to seek professional help and try coping strategies when you’re feeling burned out. But if those don’t work, then it might be time to consider prioritizing yourself and walking away from your job.


Gregory W. Moore, JD

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Why you need to integrate behavioral health into your primary care practice

The Affordable Care Act required health insurance plans to include behavioral health coverage, and that has benefits for patients, physicians and payers alike.


Russell A. Kolsrud, JD

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Why you need to integrate behavioral health into your primary care practice

The Affordable Care Act required health insurance plans to include behavioral health coverage, and that has benefits for patients, physicians and payers alike.


Andrew Harding

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Your revenue cycle’s worst nightmare: Optimizing denials management, recover revenue

Recover revenue by utilizing proactive measures and technological solutions to navigate this difficult terrain.


Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health News

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American medical students less likely to choose to become primary care physicians

Physicians who have matched into primary care positions has been on the decline for the past eight years, according to data from The Match.


Kim A. Gorgens, Ph.D., ABPP

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Women will make STEM environments more equitable, humane

Involvement in change efforts can help reduce gender biases and discrimination. 


Logan Lutton

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Top stories 2024: The basics of incident-to billing

Here are six basic requirements to meet incident-to guidelines and get properly reimbursed for your care.


Ed Davis

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3 ways to empower patients and improve collections

As patient responsibility increases, physician practices should consider how they can make it easier for patients to pay their medical bills.


Marvin Luz

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Don't forget this important step in your practice's medical billing cycle

It’s one area that is not always completed correctly.


Brian Bellamy

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6 ways to improve your revenue cycle management

Increase your medical practice's revenue by understanding payer reimbursement tactics.


Alpha B. Journal, PA-C, MBA

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5 tips to reduce accounts receivable turnaround time

Here are some helpful strategies to ensure your practice gets paid on time.


Kathy Ford

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How practices can shift operations to manage virtual patient engagement

Telehealth platforms play a key role as physicians reconfigure office visits, adjust to new regulations, and seek to restore their practices.


Rose J. Willis, JD

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HHS’ revisions could add value and reduce burden

Four new exceptions and four new safe harbors proposed.



Doris Dike, Esq.

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Physicians, don't make this huge mistake!

Don't sign up for a role you don't fully understand.


Tara Vail

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Cloud-based technology is an essential part of an emergency contingency plan

The COVID-19 pandemic serves a tragic, yet urgent reminder of the need for a critical evaluation of business emergency preparedness.


Rohit Uppal

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Nine ways to improve your patient communications

Techniques for better physician-patient communication, patient outcomes and profitability.


Timothy Mills

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Why getting claims right the first time is cheaper than reworking them

Medical practices continue to be squeezed by increasing costs and decreasing reimbursement, emphasizing the need for better clinical coding and editing technology that can improve claims even before they’re submitted.


Mark E. Wilson, JD

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Is now the time for true consumer-driven healthcare?

Healthcare has experienced many changes in the past decade, but a cost-effective future won’t be fully recognized until the system increases the importance of primary care physicians in helping patients choose the best care and promotes true competition to the marketplace.

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