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Mandated reporting for therapists is a challenging part of ethics as a private practitioner.
Mandated reporting for therapists is a challenging part of ethics as a private practitioner.
The ethical private practitioner, part 1: Navigating high-stakes decisions

All healthcare professionals experience doubts about the “right” course of action.

The best EHR software for behavioral health practices will fit how you deliver care.
The best EHR software for behavioral health practices will fit how you deliver care.
Behavioral health EHR: What your practice needs

Whether you’re a solo provider, group practice, or community organization in the behavioral health space, here’s how to choose an EHR that fits your unique needs and goals.

Doomscrolling is one of several harmful physician burnout coping mechanisms.
Doomscrolling is one of several harmful physician burnout coping mechanisms.
Physician burnout coping mechanisms: Healthy vs. unhealthy responses

While most physicians have at least 1 healthy coping strategy, 53% admit to at least 1 unhealthy behavior.

Woman wearing glasses sits at a desk using a laptop, focused on reviewing healthcare or medical billing information in a bright, modern workspace.
Woman wearing glasses sits at a desk using a laptop, focused on reviewing healthcare or medical billing information in a bright, modern workspace.
Medical price transparency: How cost confusion delays care

Unexpected medical bills are causing patients to delay care, avoid treatment, and question their understanding about healthcare costs and coverage transitions.

female healthcare professional looking at laptop
female healthcare professional looking at laptop
Best EHR software by specialty: Your 2026 checklist

Find out how to choose the best specialty-specific EHR for your practice to improve efficiency and patient care while avoiding common pitfalls.

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cleaning up EHR inbox
cleaning up EHR inbox
Build a better system for managing your EHR inbox

Effective EHR inbox management is the key to harnessing your EHR’s full potential.

Independent practice physician and billing company owner discuss January 2026 RCM healthcare news
Independent practice physician and billing company owner discuss January 2026 RCM healthcare news
Vital Signs: A January 2026 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

Access essential RCM updates, from new payer policies and telehealth uncertainty to AI adoption and Medicare Advantage complaint tools.

Physician looks out window demonstrating emotional fatigue in medicine
Physician looks out window demonstrating emotional fatigue in medicine
Emotional fatigue in medicine: What’s beneath the surface of physician burnout?

Learn what drives emotional fatigue in your practice and find actionable solutions to reduce burnout at its source.

Physician facing burnout from documentation
Physician facing burnout from documentation
How documentation became the leading cause of physician burnout

When documentation consumes the clinical day, burnout follows. Here’s how modern EHR workflows help private practices take back control.

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national women physicians day
National Women Physicians Day: Celebrating contributions and achievements

Celebrate National Women Physicians Day by honoring the groundbreaking contributions of women in medicine, recognizing their challenges, and taking action to create a more equitable future in healthcare

Physician burnout feature image
Physician burnout feature image
Physician burnout in private practice: 2025 data on causes, impact, and solutions

From documentation overload to emotional fatigue, new data shows what burnout really looks like inside today’s private practices.

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remote billing company worker
Creating a high-performance culture to elevate your remote medical billing company workforce

Addressing signs of poor workplace culture is straightforward if you act early.

medical practice staff reducing RCM backlogs
medical practice staff reducing RCM backlogs
Even with favorable payer contracts, you can still lose money: Addressing revenue cycle backlogs

We discuss issues that commonly lead to revenue cycle backlogs and ways to prevent backlogs from occurring.

A healthcare professional discussing a chart with a patient in a clinical setting.
A healthcare professional discussing a chart with a patient in a clinical setting.
Why preventive services still trigger denials and what you can do about it

We share why preventive services may signal denials, and what practices can do to mitigate risk.

AI in medical coding and billing: Ask these questions before trusting AI vendors

Before you bring AI capabilities into your medical billing and coding processes, consider these key points.

how independent practices can get patients to pay faster
how independent practices can get patients to pay faster
Digital Payment Solutions for Medical Practices | The Intake

Here are tips that independent practices and medical billing companies can use to make it easy for patients to review and pay what they owe.

Master private practice management ethics to build patient trust and practice success.
Master private practice management ethics to build patient trust and practice success.
The ethical private practitioner, part 2: Building ethical systems that last

In a solo practice, you often have to make high-stakes decisions in real time.

Learn about using virtual card payments in healthcare.
Learn about using virtual card payments in healthcare.
How virtual cards work for medical practices — and how to manage them effectively

Virtual cards are the express lane of reimbursement: you move faster, but you pay a toll.

Person reading FAQs about deductible reset season.
Person reading FAQs about deductible reset season.
Tackling deductible reset season: Tips for billing companies to give practice clients

Deductible reset season doesn’t have to derail cash flow — billing companies can lead clients through it with clearer communication, smarter workflows, and proactive patient education.

front-office staff collecting patient payment at time of service
front-office staff collecting patient payment at time of service
Top 3 benefits of collecting payments at the time of service

Time-of-service payments can lead to more predictable revenue. A boon for independent practices.

woman looking at invoice on computer
woman looking at invoice on computer
Getting paid in 2026: The front office’s role in patient collections

Build and maintain a successful patient collections process with these tips.

Prepare for the CMS ambulatory specialty model.
Prepare for the CMS ambulatory specialty model.
How to prepare your practice for the CMS ambulatory specialty model

To protect your revenue, you need to understand how the model works and how to prepare now.

Three healthcare professionals stand together reviewing information on a tablet near a large window, smiling as they collaborate.
Three healthcare professionals stand together reviewing information on a tablet near a large window, smiling as they collaborate.
Increasing patient portal use in your medical practice: 7 strategies that work

Increase patient portal use with these 7 strategies and free checklist.

Smiling female doctor with a stethoscope talks to an older woman patient in a medical office.
Smiling female doctor with a stethoscope talks to an older woman patient in a medical office.
The scamdemic: How fake healthcare messages are eroding patient trust and disrupting continuity of care

Healthcare scams are rising. New data shows how fake doctor messages disrupt continuity of care, increase no-shows, and strain medical practice operations.

Group of smiling independent medical practice doctors discussing December 2025 healthcare observances
Group of smiling independent medical practice doctors discussing December 2025 healthcare observances
December 2026 healthcare observances and marketing ideas

Maximize December 2026 healthcare observances with proven marketing strategies that boost patient engagement and community connections.

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