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Determine how to attract patients to a medical practice with a blog and social media
Determine how to attract patients to a medical practice with a blog and social media
How to attract patients with your medical practice blog and social media channels

Having an online presence is vital for a successful medical practice. Discover proven strategies for reaching your target patient demographic.

helping medical staff establish well-being best practices and fight burnout
helping medical staff establish well-being best practices and fight burnout
Sustainable employee well-being ideas for your medical practice

Fighting burnout requires a multi-faceted combination of technology, optimization, and work-life balance.

two healthcare professionals, one in a wheelchair and one standing, brainstorming how to boost patient engagement
two healthcare professionals, one in a wheelchair and one standing, brainstorming how to boost patient engagement
How to keep patients engaged in their healthcare journey

Better patient engagement requires a patient-centric approach. Develop yours with an active strategy to remove barriers, support engagement, and maintain it over time.

A Black child trying on a stethoscope with a Black doctor and a parent to illustrate a successful doctor's visit for a child with autism
A Black child trying on a stethoscope with a Black doctor and a parent to illustrate a successful doctor's visit for a child with autism
Providing a better doctor’s visit for children on the autism spectrum

Tips and care guidelines for children on the autism spectrum for your medical practice.

a Black doctor using a tablet to take steps to protect patient privacy
a Black doctor using a tablet to take steps to protect patient privacy
4 steps to protect patient privacy you can implement right now

Regulatory compliance, internal audits, secure software, and patient education are all foundational to protect patient privacy.

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business people debating the merits of PPC vs SEO for medical practices
business people debating the merits of PPC vs SEO for medical practices
PPC vs. SEO: Which is better for your medical practice?

Determine how and when pay per click and search engine optimization is the right approach for your medical practice.

Medical practice local market research.
Medical practice local market research.
How to conduct local market research to establish a community-focused medical practice

Deciding your practice’s focus based on your community’s needs is crucial for a successful medical start-up. Setting up a dermatology practice in an already-competitive area would likely lead to frustration, for instance. Accurate market research is the key to identifying community needs and choosing the best location for your practice. There are multiple methods for […]

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Patient scheduling and retention graphic
Patient scheduling and retention tactics that keep your calendar full

In a landscape where patients have rising expectations and more options for meeting healthcare needs, retaining patients is critical for not just patient health but also practice performance.

physician shaking hands with a patient at independent practice
physician shaking hands with a patient at independent practice
3 medical experts weigh in on the state of the healthcare industry and independent practices

While many independent practitioners are positive about their performance, many are also anxious about the state of the healthcare industry.

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people taking advantage of the new COVID-19 booster by doing yoga in a group
New COVID-19 boosters are coming — here’s what you need to know

The FDA has approved new COVID-19 booster vaccines to target the XBB.1.5 variant — but how successful they’ll be depends on effective communication from providers.

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Two women looking at social media on a smartphone.
How to use social media influencers to help boost your medical practice

Learn about social media marketing for medical practices and how you can partner with influencers to boost patient engagement and practice growth.

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Group of practice staff members planning marketing campaigns
5 fresh marketing ideas for your new medical practice

Stand out from your competition by executing fresh marketing campaigns for your medical practice.

Female physician looking at digital tablet with medical practice staff member.
Female physician looking at digital tablet with medical practice staff member.
How to determine and budget compensation for new medical practice staff

Calculate competitive cash and total compensation for each medical staff salary at your practice in order to hire strong talent and set your budget.

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a left white hand holding a silver pen to show how handwritten-appearing signatures can enhance direct mail marketing
How to use direct mail marketing for your medical practice

Direct mail offers your practice benefits that email can’t touch.

Provider and patient speaking about patient results.
Provider and patient speaking about patient results.
The survey says: Patient and provider perspectives on appointment scheduling

Tebra research revealed insights around appointment scheduling, generational differences in patient expectations, and the growing importance of digital tools for practices.

helping retirees navigate the medical system
helping retirees navigate the medical system
A guide for helping retirees navigate the healthcare system

The US Healthcare system can be challenging for many patients, especially retirees. Learn how to assist older patients with medicare and other medical challenges.

a parent with a child who illustrates starting a medical practice checklist
a parent with a child who illustrates starting a medical practice checklist
New medical practice checklist: Here’s how to get started

Make starting a medical practice easier with this checklist.

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image of two people reading through Oregon's sb 232 and its impact on improving telehealth accessibility
Telemedicine in Oregon: An overview of SB 232 and its impact

Here’s how the passing of SB 232 represents a significant stride forward in telemedicine practice in Oregon, and how it can impact other states to adopt the same practice.

image of woman researching best practices on physician recruitment for medical practice
image of woman researching best practices on physician recruitment for medical practice
How to recruit and hire for your new medical practice

Wondering about physician recruitment best practices? Here’s what you need to know to recruit, hire, and retain staff for your new medical practice.

physician succeeding at medical practice email marketing
physician succeeding at medical practice email marketing
How email marketing can benefit your medical practice

A medical practice isn’t complete without an email marketing strategy. Learn the benefits of setting up a medical practice email campaign.

Physician using stethoscope and using clinic equipment on patient
Physician using stethoscope and using clinic equipment on patient
Medical clinic office equipment: A checklist for your practice

The right medical office equipment can help you enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources. Use this checklist to get started.

Medical practice staff members looking at computer screen discussing Google ads for medical practice
Medical practice staff members looking at computer screen discussing Google ads for medical practice
What could go wrong if you do Google Ads yourself for your medical practice

Should you try to run Google Ads yourself for your medical practice? Here are 10 expensive mistakes to avoid making.

smiling employees at healthcare staff meeting discussing employee retention
smiling employees at healthcare staff meeting discussing employee retention
10 strategies to improve healthcare staff retention for your practice

Here’s how to reduce turnover, avoid the associated expenses, and build and maintain a strong team at your medical practice.

woman researching medical practice permit needs on computer
woman researching medical practice permit needs on computer
Starting a medical practice? Consider these permits

Getting ready to open your own medical practice? Find out if applying for the following permits should be on your to-do list.

This is an image of a provider looking at a tablet screen in a medical office.
This is an image of a provider looking at a tablet screen in a medical office.
The importance of tools and emerging technology for your new medical practice

Learn what to prioritize when choosing technology for a new medical practice.

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