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The state of private practice operations in 2025

We surveyed 122 practice owners to understand how independent practices are tackling rising costs, billing challenges, and patient acquisition and retention.

Doctor building relationship with patient running clinic successfully
Doctor building relationship with patient running clinic successfully
EHR alert fatigue overwhelming clinician
EHR alert fatigue overwhelming clinician
How to address EHR alert fatigue

Addressing alert fatigue can lower the risk of adverse patient events, support better care delivery, and relieve clinician burnout.

Independent healthcare practitioner works to improve patient care
Independent healthcare practitioner works to improve patient care
Philosophy, process, practice management: What you need for better patient care

Independent providers can provide the best patient care — here’s how.

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Prospective patients look at a laptop computer admiring a dentist office’s effective dental website design
Dental website design: 11 ways to improve your site

The best dental websites include design elements such as easy navigation and clear calls to action. Learn other ways to make sure prospective patients engage with your website.

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how to encourage patients to get 2024-2025 vaccines
how to encourage patients to get 2024-2025 vaccines
How to encourage patients to get the new 2024–2025 COVID vaccines

Access practical strategies to encourage your patients to get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and protect your community from the latest variants this season.

Transitioning from a group to solo counseling practice
Transitioning from a group to solo counseling practice
Transitioning from a group to solo counseling practice

This unique mixture of counseling and entrepreneurship blends well for those who are adaptable, driven, and lifelong learners.

front desk burnout
front desk burnout
Preventing front desk staff burnout at your independent medical practice

Mitigate the negative effects of staff burnout by watching out for glaring signs and addressing them before it’s too late.

your guide to starting a nurse practitioner private practice
your guide to starting a nurse practitioner private practice
Your guide to starting a nurse practitioner private practice

Learn how to start and grow a successful nurse practitioner private practice, from legal requirements to marketing strategies that attract ideal patients.

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A provider who optimized their EHR with AI, holding a tablet.
The role of AI in EHR optimization: Smarter workflows for better outcomes

Discover how AI is transforming EHR optimization by reducing documentation time, relieving burnout, and improving workflows for private practice providers.

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Graphic depicting strategies to hire medical staff
Who are the first 5 people I need to hire at my new medical practice?

Finding the right team is a key part of building and sustaining any business, especially an independent practice. Here’s who to hire first — and how to identify qualified candidates.

How independent practices effectively compete with larger health systems through quality patient care
How independent practices effectively compete with larger health systems through quality patient care
How independent practices effectively compete with larger health systems through quality patient care

Learn how independent healthcare providers can offer higher quality patient care than larger health systems.

doctor reading about physician burnout
doctor reading about physician burnout
Physician burnout: Consequences, causes, and solutions

Burnout is a major reason doctors leave the profession, close their practice and delivery poor patient care. Find out the main causes and how to address each.

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Staff member demonstrates how to improve customer service at your medical practice by helping patient with intake on tablet
7 ways to improve customer service at your medical practice

Try these 7 strategies to improve patient experience and retention.

Chart less, live more Tebra webinar recap
Chart less, live more Tebra webinar recap
How medical practices are reclaiming their time with AI: Webinar recap

Providers already using AI for documentation are seeing meaningful results.

Physician smiles and greets a patient for an appointment after digital patient engagement
Physician smiles and greets a patient for an appointment after digital patient engagement
Increase patient loyalty in healthcare by optimizing the digital patient experience

Learn what really earns patient loyalty and why it’s the key to a successful practice.

improve healthcare efficiency
improve healthcare efficiency
How to identify inefficiencies at your independent practice — and fix them

Independent practices can overcome their unique challenges by optimizing operations and increasing quality of care.

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image of patient pointing to tablet screen next to doctor
9 ways to raise patient satisfaction to the optimal level

See what behaviors cause poor patient satisfaction and how you can change for the better.

Front office healthcare professional shows patient how to use patient portal on tablet
Front office healthcare professional shows patient how to use patient portal on tablet
How to ensure you meet patient portal expectations

Get strategies for meeting patient portal expectations, including ease of use, privacy, and timely access to medical data for enhanced patient engagement.

This is an image of 3 people in a medical practice looking at a computer. This is meant to show happiness as a result of streamlining a practice’s workflow.
This is an image of 3 people in a medical practice looking at a computer. This is meant to show happiness as a result of streamlining a practice’s workflow.
Improve your medical office workflow with automation: Merging productivity and patient satisfaction

Improving your front office’s efficiency helps decrease staff burnout and increase patient satisfaction.

reduce no-shows at your medical practice
reduce no-shows at your medical practice
10 ways to reduce no-show rates and cancellations at your healthcare practice

No-shows and last-minute cancellations negatively impact your practice. Here’s how to handle them.

patient recall meaning
patient recall meaning
From checkup to follow up: A guide to effective patient recall with free templates

Follow-up appointments are an important part of patient retention and quality care. Here’s why they matter — and 4 templates to use when you reach out to patients.

patient care and patient retention
patient care and patient retention
Why high-quality care is the bedrock of patient retention

Quality of care covers many areas — from the care you provide, to communications, to appointment availability.

digital patient experience to future proof your healthcare practice
digital patient experience to future proof your healthcare practice
Future-proof your practice with digital patient experiences

Technology is the cornerstone of modernizing your practice operations. But it’s more than just a tool — it’s a partner that helps you streamline and elevate the patient experience.

three doctors reading private practice AI stats
three doctors reading private practice AI stats
Top 10 stats about AI in medical practices (and what they mean)

Why are practices hesitant about AI? These stats from a Tebra survey reveal the top risks, rewards, and realities.

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