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Why doctors should never stop accepting new patients
Why doctors should never stop accepting new patients
Why doctors should never stop accepting new patients

Learn why it’s not advisable for doctors to close their doors to new patients, even if they’re fully booked.

picture of employees researching credentialing with insurance companies
picture of employees researching credentialing with insurance companies
Medical insurance credentialing 101: Everything you need to know

From avoiding hours of paperwork to getting paid by insurance companies, find out what you need to know about medical insurance credentialing

Professionals reviewing how to build business plan for medical practice
Professionals reviewing how to build business plan for medical practice
Free template: How to create a business plan for your new practice

Your medical practice business plan is a living document that evolves as your practice grows. Here’s how to build it from scratch.

Medical office manager calculates reimbursements after learning how practices can get paid with new credit reporting
Medical office manager calculates reimbursements after learning how practices can get paid with new credit reporting
How practices can get paid in the new era of credit reporting

With increasing legislation around banning overdue medical bills from credit reports, practices must adapt to a patient-centric payment strategy. Learn how improved communication, flexible options, and digital tools can drive faster payments and stronger financial health.

verify insurance to eliminate rejections
verify insurance to eliminate rejections
Eliminate claim rejections and realize more revenue: A step-by-step guide

A simple protocol that helps practice office staff collect and verify insurance information accurately every time.

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how to celebrate patient recognition week
how to celebrate patient recognition week
How to celebrate Patient Recognition Week this February

Use Patient Recognition Week (February 1-7, 2025) to strengthen relationships with your patients, enhance their healthcare experience, and show them how much you value their trust.

claim rejections checklist for billers
claim rejections checklist for billers
Claim rejections checklist for medical billing companies

Medical billers can use this checklist to identify and correct common errors prior to submitting claims.

Medical debt in America: Which states and counties are hit hardest?

New data and a national survey reveal where unpaid medical bills weigh heaviest, how much patients owe, and how that debt keeps people from getting care.

Healthcare worker reviewing billing spreadsheets, representing cybersecurity for medical billing companies
Healthcare worker reviewing billing spreadsheets, representing cybersecurity for medical billing companies
7 healthcare cybersecurity questions every billing company owner should be ready to answer

Learn the 7 healthcare cybersecurity questions billing company owners must answer to build trust, protect patient data, and win more provider clients.

A smiling physician holding a book demonstrates strong physician retention in an independent practice.
A smiling physician holding a book demonstrates strong physician retention in an independent practice.
How independent practices can win the physician retention battle

Learn proven physician retention strategies for independent practices. Discover how to reduce physician turnover, improve provider satisfaction, strengthen your care team, and retain top talent.

Two medical office staff reviewing spreadsheet data on a monitor to identify medical practice revenue loss.
Two medical office staff reviewing spreadsheet data on a monitor to identify medical practice revenue loss.
The hidden costs draining independent practices — and how to stop them

Many medical practices lose revenue through hidden administrative costs, billing inefficiencies, and disconnected systems. Learn how to identify and fix these issues.

A healthcare provider in a lab coat smiling while looking at his smartphone in a clinical office setting, illustrating a clinician using digital tools to help manage behavioral health no show rates.
A healthcare provider in a lab coat smiling while looking at his smartphone in a clinical office setting, illustrating a clinician using digital tools to help manage behavioral health no show rates.
Behavioral health no-show rates: Benchmarks, causes, and how to reduce them

Explore behavioral health and psychiatry no-show rates, why they’re higher, and how practices can reduce missed appointments and lost revenue.

Medical professionals in scrubs and lab coats collaborating and discussing strategic planning for patient retention healthcare.
Medical professionals in scrubs and lab coats collaborating and discussing strategic planning for patient retention healthcare.
How no-shows impact patient retention and what to do about it

Missed appointments don’t just hurt schedules—they drive patient churn. Learn how no-shows impact retention and how to improve patient loyalty.

A medical team gathered around a laptop discussing strategies to reduce the no-show rate at their practice.
A medical team gathered around a laptop discussing strategies to reduce the no-show rate at their practice.
How to reduce no-shows at your medical practice in 90 days

Follow a proven 90-day plan to reduce no-shows, improve patient attendance, and increase revenue with simple, actionable strategies.

AI medical billing software illustration showing a healthcare professional using a tablet, surrounded by AI-powered billing risk levels, denial probability scores, analytics charts, and a voice assistant interface.
AI medical billing software illustration showing a healthcare professional using a tablet, surrounded by AI-powered billing risk levels, denial probability scores, analytics charts, and a voice assistant interface.
Two new AI tools built to save you time, money, and frustration

Tebra’s AI medical billing software reduces claim denials before submission — and AI Voice Assistant handles patient calls so your front desk can focus on care.

A healthcare administrator and doctor reviewing prior authorization denial data on a tablet
A healthcare administrator and doctor reviewing prior authorization denial data on a tablet
How public prior authorization denial data reveals payer trends

Learn how healthcare practices use public prior authorization denial data to identify payer trends, benchmark insurance plans, reduce care delays, and improve authorization workflows.

Billco leader and medical practice staff discuss what happens to billing when practices go concierge
Billco leader and medical practice staff discuss what happens to billing when practices go concierge
What billing companies should do when clients transition to concierge medicine

When your clients go concierge, your billing workflows must evolve — here’s what to do immediately to stay compliant, relevant, and profitable.

Physician considers charging patients for prior authorizations
Physician considers charging patients for prior authorizations
Should you charge patients for prior authorizations? Pros, cons, and compliance risks

Can you charge patients for prior authorizations? Learn what payer contracts, state laws, and compliance risks mean for your practice first.

Physician reads RCM healthcare news April 2026
Physician reads RCM healthcare news April 2026
Vital Signs: An April 2026 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

From prior auth reforms to ACA shifts, discover what April’s biggest RCM developments mean for your practice’s revenue and workflow strategy.

Independent healthcare practice team discusses dropping insurance medical practice revenue impact
Independent healthcare practice team discusses dropping insurance medical practice revenue impact
What happens to your revenue when you drop insurance?

Dropping insurance could boost your revenue — or diminish it. Here’s what actually determines which outcome your practice will experience.

Doctor reads about why practice no-shows happen
Doctor reads about why practice no-shows happen
Webinar recap: Why no-shows keep happening — and how top practices stop them

Your practice may be losing thousands monthly to no-shows — discover the proven systems top practices use to make attendance the default.

Physician works on healthcare automation on computer
Physician works on healthcare automation on computer
Automation readiness checklist for independent medical practices

Not all automation saves time. Use this checklist to assess your practice’s readiness, reduce administrative burden, and improve efficiency with the right systems.

Photo with therapist and client depicting social media mental health counseling billing
Photo with therapist and client depicting social media mental health counseling billing
When should providers address social media use in patient care and how to bill for it

Learn when social media use becomes a clinical concern, how to document it, and which CPT codes to bill so you get reimbursed correctly.

Physician focuses on improving patient access to providers by greeting patients in waiting room
Physician focuses on improving patient access to providers by greeting patients in waiting room
How to improve patient access to providers in your practice: 7 proven strategies

Struggling with long wait times and patient leakage? Discover 7 proven strategies to boost access, fill schedules, and grow your practice.

Physician analyzes independent medical practice financial performance
Physician analyzes independent medical practice financial performance
How to improve financial performance in your medical practice

Identify revenue leaks, improve billing workflows, and increase cash flow with connected healthcare systems.

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