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woman looking at invoice on computer
Getting paid in 2024: The front office’s importance for patient collections

Maintain a successful patient collections process with these tips for your front office staff.

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Image of doctor looking at tablet to determine what are hsa deductibles for 2024
HSA deductibles to increase in 2024: What independent healthcare practices need to know

Learn about what the upcoming HSA deductible increases mean for your patients and practice.

Healthcare professional reads about hcpcs consolidated billing
Healthcare professional reads about hcpcs consolidated billing
Skilled nursing facility consolidated billing enforcement: HCPCS code changes

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes play a critical role in healthcare billing. Here’s what you need to know about the July 2023 changes.

tax refunds and healthcare costs
tax refunds and healthcare costs
The Empire Plan underwent changes on July 1, 2023

The Empire Plan, a health insurance plan for certain employees in the state of New York, changed on July 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to know.

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person looking at medical job posting sites and job boards
Where to post job ads for your medical practice

Need to staff your medical practice? Find out where to post your job ads, from healthcare job boards to social media sites like LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Smiling healthcare practitioner works on licensing a new medical practice
Smiling healthcare practitioner works on licensing a new medical practice
What to know about licensing for your new medical practice

Here are the medical and business licenses you need to start your new medical practice.

Physician thinks about the process of how to become credentialed with insurance companies
Physician thinks about the process of how to become credentialed with insurance companies
What to know about insurance credentialing when starting your own practice

There are many steps involved in getting your practice up and functioning. One of the items to check off your list as soon as possible is getting credentialed with various insurance companies.

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image of person researching checklist for onboarding employees in a medical practice
5 steps to successfully onboard new employees at your medical practice

Better healthcare onboarding is an important part of practice management. Here’s how to do it correctly.

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Medical provider reviews online reputation on mobile device
Unlock provider profiles to manage your online reputation

Do you know where your information is online? Discover how to find and optimize your provider profiles and manage your online reputation.

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Graphic depicting physician-owned medical office buildings
How choosing a location for your medical office can ensure practice growth

The location for your new medical practice can support growth or hinder it. Keep these 9 criteria in mind as you choose your location and space.

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Patient looks at medical practice advertising while searching for a new provider on computer
Get your medical practice off the ground with marketing

Launch and grow your medical practice with these 8 simple marketing essentials.

Healthcare provider reads about how to secure funding for medical practice business
Healthcare provider reads about how to secure funding for medical practice business
Securing funding for a new medical practice

One of the first steps in opening a practice is funding it. Here’s what you need to know about getting healthcare practice loans.

Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
Licenses you need to start your own medical practice

Here’s how to ensure you have the necessary licenses and credentials you need when starting your own practice — and that you don’t overlook any part of the process.

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Man learns about seo for healthcare.
Healthcare SEO trends for 2024: Use them to stay competitive

Marketing experts share the top SEO trends and tools in the healthcare digital landscape.

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Mother and daughter waiting in doctor's office waiting room
5 ideas to make waiting more pleasant at your healthcare practice

A few small adjustments to your waiting room can help boost patient retention and even drive practice growth.

Photo of physician and patient representing private equity medical practice
Photo of physician and patient representing private equity medical practice
Private equity firms and their impact on private practices: A deep dive

Equity firms are buying out private medical providers at record rates. We surveyed over 610 people and 360 practitioners about the impact on healthcare.

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happy doctor looking at revenue cycle management kpis
Key performance indicators for the revenue cycle

Master the complexities of medical billing. Learn how to evaluate medical billing specialist performance and optimize your revenue cycle through key performance indicators (KPIs).

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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.

Woman on phone engaging in social media self diagnosis
Woman on phone engaging in social media self diagnosis
Is self-diagnosis on social media helping or hurting people’s health?

Americans see pros and cons of social media diagnosis. We surveyed 1,000 people to learn more about this trend and its impact on individuals.

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woman using technology for mental health practice
Is your mental health practice ready for a new era?

Technology can help reduce administrative burdens and provide a more patient-centric experience — allowing mental health practices to deliver more quality care.

AI predicts the future of healthcare
AI predicts the future of healthcare
AI vs. human predictions: Envisioning the future of healthcare

Exclusive survey: What does the future hold for AI and healthcare?

Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
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.

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Physician smiling and speaking with patient about patient satisfaction scores
4 ways to improve patient satisfaction scores with digital experiences

Find out how providing up-to-date digital experiences can make a positive impact on patient satisfaction scores.

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Image of self-employed physician looking at paperwork
Key mindset shifts to becoming a self-employed physician

Consider these mindset shifts when making the transition to becoming self-employed.

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physician smiling and speaking to practice staff member
The ultimate how-to guide to optimize margins and increase revenue at your medical practice

Learn how to optimize your practice’s operations — which can help you improve your financial performance, provide exceptional patient experiences, and make your business more profitable.

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