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mental health awareness month
mental health awareness month
Mental Health Awareness Month: How providers and other healthcare industry professionals can take care of their well-being

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn practical tips on managing stress, preventing burnout, and ensuring top-notch patient care through personal well-being.

Tracking 2024 patient perspectives and preferences
Tracking 2024 patient perspectives and preferences
2024 patient perspectives: What practices need to know to enhance patient satisfaction and loyalty

Know what your patients expect in 2024 to improve satisfaction and retention.

National Nurses Day, Week, and Month
National Nurses Day, Week, and Month
Ways to celebrate National Nurses Day, Week, and Month

Nurses touch virtually every aspect of the spectrum of care, and it’s time they receive the credit they deserve.

State-by-state NP laws
State-by-state NP laws
A state-by-state breakdown of nurse practitioner practice authority laws

What you need to know about how your state defines and regulates nurse practitioners.

Vital signs April 2024
Vital signs April 2024
Vital Signs: An April 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Stay updated on the latest trends and challenges in revenue cycle management with this comprehensive roundup, which covers new billing codes, perceptions of AI in healthcare, Change Healthcare cyberattack recovery, and more. Discover insights that can help improve billing practices, enhance patient care, and support financial health in your medical practice.

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Doctor building relationship with patient running clinic successfully
Doctor building relationship with patient running clinic successfully
Creating a patient-centric practice

Discover how independent practices can use a patient-centric approach to increase patient attraction and retention.

How independent practices effectively compete with larger health systems through quality patient care
How independent practices effectively compete with larger health systems through quality patient care
How independent practices effectively compete with larger health systems through quality patient care

Learn how independent healthcare providers can offer higher quality patient care than larger health systems.

improve healthcare efficiency
improve healthcare efficiency
How to identify inefficiencies at your independent practice — and fix them

Independent practices can overcome their unique challenges by optimizing operations and increasing quality of care.

woman looking at comparison of emr and ehr on a tablet
woman looking at comparison of emr and ehr on a tablet
EMR vs. EHR explained: A guide to the differences and when to use each

The price tag alone should not be the determining factor in whether an EMR vs. EHR is the right choice for your practice.

practices losing revenue due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
practices losing revenue due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare cyberattack devastates independent practices nationwide

80% of independent practices have said they lost revenue, some practices consider bankruptcy

independent practices are better than hospitals
independent practices are better than hospitals
Unlocking the competitive edge: 3 advantages independent practices have over hospitals and corporations

Deciding between private practice and larger health systems can be challenging for new and experienced healthcare providers alike.

EHRs for independent practices
EHRs for independent practices
EHR explained: A guide to electronic healthcare systems

When effectively implemented, EHR systems can automate processes, enhance engagement, improve outcomes, and boost margins.

Image depicting RPA vs. AI for medical billing
Image depicting RPA vs. AI for medical billing
RPA vs. AI for medical billing: What does the future hold?

Will artificial intelligence replace robotic process automation (RPA)? Here’s what medical practices and RCM staff need to know to stay profitable.

all you need to know about EMRs
all you need to know about EMRs
All about EMR systems: A guide to EMRs and digital patient records

Access this comprehensive guide to learn about all aspects of electronic patient records.

better medical billing
better medical billing
2024 getting paid strategies for independent practices and billing companies

The key to preventing billing errors and claim denials is preparation.

Staff member demonstrates how to improve customer service at your medical practice by helping patient with intake on tablet
Staff member demonstrates how to improve customer service at your medical practice by helping patient with intake on tablet
7 ways to improve customer service at your medical practice

Try these 7 strategies to improve patient experience and retention.

Physician smiles while reading about the least stressful medical specialties on tablet
Physician smiles while reading about the least stressful medical specialties on tablet
What are the least stressful medical specialties?

According to a recent survey, these are the least stressful medical specialties.

Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare guide: Stop, respond, recover

This guide equips providers with the best knowledge and tools to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity in healthcare.

vital signs RCM column-march 2024
vital signs RCM column-march 2024
Vital Signs: A March 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

This March 2024 RCM roundup highlights the ongoing recovery from the Change Healthcare outage, along with other key news such as Medicare payments reform, the role of private equity in practice acquisitions, the integration of AI tools by doctors, a new CMS primary care payment model, and a projected physician shortage.

MACRA MIPS updates guide
MACRA MIPS updates guide
2024 MIPS and MACRA updates: A guide for clinicians and medical billers

You can submit data from performance year 2023 between now and April 15, 2024. Missing the deadline could equate to reductions in reimbursements.

digital patient experience to future proof your healthcare practice
digital patient experience to future proof your healthcare practice
Future-proof your practice with digital patient experiences

Technology is the cornerstone of modernizing your practice operations. But it’s more than just a tool — it’s a partner that helps you streamline and elevate the patient experience.

Key lessons from the Change Healthcare cyberattack
Key lessons from the Change Healthcare cyberattack
Key lessons from the Change Healthcare cyberattack

Discover how the Change Healthcare cyberattack has revealed crucial cybersecurity lessons — and learn strategies to protect your practice against the ever-evolving threat of ransomware.

tips for physicians on cyberattacks
tips for physicians on cyberattacks
Physician cybersecurity: 9 tips to protect patient health records from cyberattacks

Healthcare providers can protect patient records and help prevent cyber threats with these actionable tips.

What medical billing companies need to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack
What medical billing companies need to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack
What do medical billing companies need to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack?

The Change Healthcare cyberattack has disrupted medical billing processes for many. As a billing company, here’s how you can coordinate with payers and clients to mitigate the impact on transactions and revenue.

What practices and medical billing companies need to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack
What practices and medical billing companies need to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack
Daily updates: What to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack 

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare has caused widespread service disruptions across the US healthcare system. Here’s what medical practices and billing companies need to know.

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