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smiling provider having a weekend since Tebra AI Note Assist let them leave the office on time
smiling provider having a weekend since Tebra AI Note Assist let them leave the office on time
Less typing, more care: Meet Tebra’s AI Note Assist

Document twice as fast without leaving the EHR you already use every day.

medical billing contract negotiation
medical billing contract negotiation
6 ways to protect your medical billing business during contract negotiations

It’s crucial to protect your business and its interests.

Healthcare professionals smile while reading about the best AI medical scribes on tablet
Healthcare professionals smile while reading about the best AI medical scribes on tablet
The best AI medical scribes compared: What sets Tebra’s AI-generated notes apart?

Find out how Tebra’s AI Note Assist can cut documentation time by 30–50% and reduce provider burnout while keeping costs low.

Top challenges mental health practitioners face — and how to overcome them
Top challenges mental health practitioners face — and how to overcome them
Top challenges mental health practitioners face — and how to overcome them

Mental health is complex and its treatment requires the well-being of the providers involved.

navigating GLP-1 drug coverage
navigating GLP-1 drug coverage
Navigating GLP-1 drug coverage: How physicians can support patients as requirements evolve

GLP-1 drug coverage is highly variable, which makes it difficult to track what payers do — and do not — cover.

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Medical practice manager smiles and talks with patients as part of patient experience program
Medical practice manager smiles and talks with patients as part of patient experience program
How to implement a patient experience program in your medical practice

Discover how a patient experience program can boost your practice’s revenue, patient loyalty, and reputation with this 5-step framework.

smiling doctor who uses AI medical scribe transcription
smiling doctor who uses AI medical scribe transcription
The future of clinical documentation: How AI-generated medical notes are transforming patient care

Simplify EHR workflows with AI scribes. Discover how Tebra’s AI Note Assist reduces documentation time and boosts provider focus.

ambient AI medical scribe
ambient AI medical scribe
AI-powered clinical notes vs. traditional EHR documentation: A side-by-side comparison

Accurate documentation is critical for effective healthcare delivery and patient safety, and critical for reimbursement and quality metrics. But most United States physicians spend too much time on documentation, taking focus away from patients and their needs.  This has sparked a growing interest in solutions like medical AI scribes and ambient AI scribe tools. These […]

Doctors can focus on patients with AI medical scribes
Doctors can focus on patients with AI medical scribes
Why AI medical scribes are a must-have for modern private practices

AI medical scribes handle documentation so providers can stay focused, present, and engaged.

a private practice doctor correctly using modifier 29 and 59
a private practice doctor correctly using modifier 29 and 59
Understanding modifier 25, 59, and other critical modifiers to prevent claim denials

When you use modifiers correctly, claims process faster, reimbursements arrive sooner, and your revenue cycle stays healthy.

may 2025 RCM news
may 2025 RCM news
Vital Signs: A May 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

The latest on potential Medicaid cuts, evolving telehealth policies, upcoding across outpatient settings, and more.

for a mental health therapist, additional services like clinical supervision can boost revenue
for a mental health therapist, additional services like clinical supervision can boost revenue
Expanding your mental health practice: Services beyond traditional therapy sessions

If you’re ready to further your professional development, diversify your work, and boost your income, consider offering additional services.

Manager smiles after learning strategies to maximize medical billing company cash flow
Manager smiles after learning strategies to maximize medical billing company cash flow
10 tips to maximize cash flow for your medical billing business

Access 10 proven strategies to optimize cash flow for your billing company — from smarter pricing to automation solutions.

Medical billing options for private practices: in-house vs. outsourced
Medical billing options for private practices: in-house vs. outsourced
Medical billing options for private practices: In-house vs. outsourced

Maintaining practice financial health requires a multifaceted approach. One key option is more efficient billing.

Physician and patient discuss Men's Health Month as part of June healthcare observances
Physician and patient discuss Men's Health Month as part of June healthcare observances
June 2025 healthcare observances and marketing ideas

Discover June healthcare observances with ready-to-implement marketing ideas to boost patient engagement and position your practice as a community leader.

a pharmacist who uses an integrated eRx tool
a pharmacist who uses an integrated eRx tool
How Tebra stacks up against other leading e-prescribing companies

The best e-prescription software helps your team work faster, stay compliant, and keep patients safe — without extra clicks or surprise fees.

Physician smiles after reading about HIPAA cybersecurity resources
Physician smiles after reading about HIPAA cybersecurity resources
Cost-effective HIPAA cybersecurity training for medical practices

Discover free and low-cost HIPAA cybersecurity resources to protect your practice from costly data breaches and compliance penalties.

code 90785 in medical billing
code 90785 in medical billing
Using code 90785 responsibly: A guide for mental health providers

Code 90785 represents “interactive complexity.” But what does that mean?

Physician implements strategies to reduce no-show patients
Physician implements strategies to reduce no-show patients
Reduce no-shows and recover lost revenue: Webinar recap

Learn how to recover up to $81,000 in annual revenue lost to no-shows with proven strategies from healthcare experts and real-world case studies.

modern e-prescribing software benefits private practice efficiency
modern e-prescribing software benefits private practice efficiency
How e-prescribing improves efficiency for private practices

With the right eRx tool, practices can spend 80% less time on prescriptions.

a therapist and patient on a telehealth therapy video call
a therapist and patient on a telehealth therapy video call
Teletherapy: How virtual care is transforming mental health

Telehealth therapy means more flexibility for both clients and therapists.

A doctor in a white coat is speaking with a patient seated across a desk, whose hands are clasped and wearing a smartwatch. A tablet on the desk displays health metrics like sleep tracking and heart rate in a dashboard format.
A doctor in a white coat is speaking with a patient seated across a desk, whose hands are clasped and wearing a smartwatch. A tablet on the desk displays health metrics like sleep tracking and heart rate in a dashboard format.
AI in private practice

Private practices are adopting AI-powered tools to ease workloads and improve care, but concerns remain.

The Mental Health Playlist: What songs help patients through tough times?

Discover which songs, artists, and genres patients turn to most when they’re struggling.

benefits of telehealth
benefits of telehealth
Top 10 benefits of telehealth for private practices

Patients increasingly value convenience alongside quality care — and telehealth delivers both.

Physician answers "what is telehealth" during telemedicine appointment
Physician answers "what is telehealth" during telemedicine appointment
What is telehealth? A beginner’s guide for providers

Discover how telehealth can boost your practice’s efficiency, patient satisfaction, and revenue while meeting modern healthcare expectations.

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