All Articles
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: How independent practices can support minority patients
Discover how your practice can break down barriers and empower minority patients during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond.
Get insurance companies to pay you: Reduce denials
Access quick strategies to address the most common sources of non-payments as an independent practice.
Strategic tips for naming your healthcare practice
See how the right name for your local office can help you promote your practice and rise to the top of search engine results.
Starting a medical practice? Consider these permits
Getting ready to open your own medical practice? Find out if applying for the following permits should be on your to-do list.
Complete 2024 calendar of health observances and holidays in the US (free monthly downloads)
Health observance calendars make it easier for practices to market proactive care services to patients. Get organized and boost your healthcare marketing efforts with our free calendar.
When and how to refer patients to a fellow physician
Referring a patient to another physician can be beneficial to you and also provide better care. Here are some tips.
The most memorable logos and brands in healthcare 2024
Explore the healthcare logos that Americans find the easiest to identify and learn more about the common features of the most memorable brands
Why isn’t “bitten by a dog” a valid diagnosis for coding? Diagnosis vs external cause coding rules explained
Learn what the coding rules are for capturing injuries vs. the cause of the injury and get expert tips on how to properly document for ICD-10 code assignment.
10 strategies to improve healthcare staff retention for your practice
Here’s how to reduce turnover, avoid the associated expenses, and build and maintain a strong team at your medical practice.
How medical billing companies can protect patient data as HIPAA requirements evolve
As HIPAA regulations continue to evolve to address these emerging threats, medical billing companies must stay ahead of compliance requirements while implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
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.
Introducing The Intake for Billing Companies: A new resource for medical billing professionals
The Intake for Billing Companies is designed to help medical billing professionals streamline operations, boost client satisfaction, and access top industry insights.
Understanding the medical claims process to get paid
Practices need to improve their understanding and management of the medical claims process to boost profitability.
How many office staff does my healthcare practice need?
Here’s how to uncover the number of people you need to successfully manage your front office.
The case for independent medical practices
Discover why starting an independent practice could be the most rewarding step in your medical career — and more achievable than you think.
Everything you need to know about the CAHPS survey
Learn about the CAHPS survey and how it can help you evaluate your patients’ experience.
Announcing our new ICD-10 Code Glossary
Designed to simplify medical billing and coding for independent providers
Ascension outage: Lessons for independent practices
The recent cyberattack on Ascension highlights critical cybersecurity lessons and practical steps for independent practices to take to protect their operations and patient data.
From layoffs to AI: The challenges of hiring for healthcare jobs in 2024
Learn more about the challenges and opportunities among healthcare workers, and the choices providers and clinical managers face today.
The value of a treatment plan for mental health
Patients can work with their providers to create the goals, objectives, interventions, and outcomes they are looking for.
Increase sales by promoting products at your independent practice
Drive more sales of health-related ancillary products at your independent practice by engaging in these digital marketing tactics.
Vital Signs: A March 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news
This March 2024 RCM roundup highlights the ongoing recovery from the Change Healthcare outage, along with other key news such as Medicare payments reform, the role of private equity in practice acquisitions, the integration of AI tools by doctors, a new CMS primary care payment model, and a projected physician shortage.
How to add medi-spa offerings to your medical practice
Thinking about adding medi-spa treatments to your patient offerings? Here are some quick facts about medi-spa marketing to help guide your decision.
How to conduct local market research to establish a community-focused medical practice
Deciding your practice’s focus based on your community’s needs is crucial for a successful medical start-up. Setting up a dermatology practice in an already-competitive area would likely lead to frustration, for instance. Accurate market research is the key to identifying community needs and choosing the best location for your practice. There are multiple methods for […]
Perceptions of AI in healthcare: What professionals and the public think
Learn about the public and professional perceptions of AI in healthcare and the validity of ChatGPT’s health advice.
Stay Ahead with Expert Healthcare & Billing Insights
Get the latest industry updates, financial tips, and expert strategies — delivered straight to your inbox.

















































