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Feature|Articles|August 11, 2025
Practice tip of the week: Empowering staff through technology
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds
Fact checked by: Chris Mazzolini
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.
With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. This May 2025 article on using technology to empower staff gives this tip:
7. Automate repetitive back-office chores with AI
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