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prospective medical practice owner searching for books
Opening a private medical practice: These 7 books can help guide you

Discover 7 essential books that teach physicians the business skills medical school didn’t cover for successfully opening a private practice.

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Medical practice manager answers patient billing and insurance questions on phone
Top 6 questions patients have about billing and insurance (and how to answer them)

Learn how to answer the 6 most common patient billing questions to reduce administrative work, build trust, and keep patients satisfied.

understanding patient acquisition cost (PAC) can help you diagnose your practice's marketing efforts
understanding patient acquisition cost (PAC) can help you diagnose your practice's marketing efforts
How to reduce your patient acquisition costs (+ free template)

Understanding PAC can help you determine whether your marketing efforts are generating results — and what to do next.

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Person uses calculator after reading June 2025 revenue cycle management healthcare news
Vital Signs: A June 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

Stay ahead of Medicare cuts, enhanced MA audits, telehealth compliance risks, and payment friction trends impacting medical practices in 2025.

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provider taking advantage of AI healthcare trends
From scribe to strategist: 5 AI trends reshaping private practices

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is evolving beyond simple task automation.

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Keep patients, cut inefficiencies: Webinar recap with real practice strategies

Efficiency is a competitive advantage — and it’s not just about saving money.

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Family on beach observes UV Safety Month as part of July healthcare observances
July 2025 healthcare observances and marketing ideas

Discover July’s key healthcare observances and marketing strategies to boost patient engagement and grow your practice this month.

physician speaking with patient preparing for possible medicaid cuts
physician speaking with patient preparing for possible medicaid cuts
7 ways physicians can prepare for potential Medicaid cuts

With possible Medicaid cuts coming, this guide outlines how physicians might be impacted — and how they can prepare.

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father and child following summer health tips
Summer health checklist: Offer these preventive care tips to patients

Help patients enjoy summer safely by providing them this comprehensive health checklist.

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medical billing staff practicing cybersecurity to protect patient data
Cybersecurity in medical billing: Protecting patient data in the age of AI

Cybersecurity has shifted from an IT concern to business-critical priority.

Tebra AI Smart Staff helping providers gain a competitive edge
Tebra AI Smart Staff helping providers gain a competitive edge
Meet the Tebra AI Smart Staff: Our AI vision for medical practices

Our AI Smart Staff will help tackle your biggest time drains: documentation, reputation management, and monitoring patient feedback.

Tebra’s EHR+ unifies clinical, financial, and front-office operations into a single connected platform.
Tebra’s EHR+ unifies clinical, financial, and front-office operations into a single connected platform.
What is Tebra’s EHR+ and how does it work?

Tebra’s EHR+ unifies clinical, financial, and front-office operations into a single connected platform — eliminating disconnected systems and manual processes.

AI and automation in medical billing
AI and automation in medical billing
AI and automation in medical billing: Separating hype from reality

Understanding the differences between automation and AI is pivotal for making smart investments that deliver long-term value for your billing company.

How AI doctor’s notes are reducing burnout among providers
How AI doctor’s notes are reducing burnout among providers
How AI doctor’s notes are reducing burnout among providers

AI medical scribes capture natural provider-patient conversations and generate structured clinical notes in real time.

Thumbnail image from Tebra featuring a nurse in scrubs holding a tablet, with a blurred background of medical staff, highlighting themes of reflection and stress in the nursing profession.
Thumbnail image from Tebra featuring a nurse in scrubs holding a tablet, with a blurred background of medical staff, highlighting themes of reflection and stress in the nursing profession.
Nursing, burnout and admin strain — would nurses choose the same path?

Stress and limited support are causing many nurses to question whether they’d choose this path again.

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.

How to implement a patient experience program in your medical practice
How to implement a patient experience program in your medical practice
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.

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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.

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