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Physician implements strategies to reduce no-show patients
Physician implements strategies to reduce no-show patients
Reduce no-shows and recover lost revenue: Webinar recap

Learn how to recover up to $81,000 in annual revenue lost to no-shows with proven strategies from healthcare experts and real-world case studies.

Physician and medical practice staff member read about how to calculate and improve patient no-show rate
Physician and medical practice staff member read about how to calculate and improve patient no-show rate
How to calculate patient no-show rate

The patient no-show calculation rate is a metric to help track patient experience, and these 7 tips can help you improve it.

patient no-show policy
patient no-show policy
Write the best no-show policy for your practice (and patients)

A strong no-show policy not only reduces late and no-show appointments but protects your practice revenue and patient relationships. Here’s how.

How medical practices can thrive under value-based payment models.
How medical practices can thrive under value-based payment models.
Stats you need to know about patient cancellations and no-shows

Discover research around why both patients and practices miss appointments or cancel at the last minute.

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An image of a young adult in a bright shirt on their phone
When patients ask AI after the appointment: What private practices need to know

A new Tebra survey reveals how patients are using AI tools to double-check medical advice, why they turn to them, and how it may reshape trust in healthcare.

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Physician Medicare time-based services.
Physician Medicare time-based services.
Leveraging time-based services to offset changes in the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule 

Learn how physicians can offset Medicare payment cuts by leveraging time-based services that aren’t exempt.

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.

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.

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.

physician using tech to provide patient care
physician using tech to provide patient care
Using technology to provide quality patient care at your new practice

Here’s what you need to know to make patient care technology work for you, your patients, and your practice.

Patient enjoying digital features from medical practice
Patient enjoying digital features from medical practice
Patient expectations: The digital features that drive loyalty

Sixty-five percent of patients would switch doctors for a better overall experience.

woman watching tiktok medical advice videos
woman watching tiktok medical advice videos
Misleading medical advice on TikTok: Separating fact from fiction

Recent Tebra research reveals a startling amount of misleading medical advice on TikTok, raising concerns about the potential impact on healthcare decisions.

hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
Hidden threats in your health-related Google searches

Explore the hidden cyber risks in common health searches and learn how to protect yourself while seeking medical information online.

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older femme person listening to music in headphones
Healing harmonies: Top music for mental health

People often listen to these artists and genres to support their mental health and well-being

measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most
measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most
Measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most

Exploring patient preferences, from state rankings to AI adoption

the 2024 blood donation shortage and solutions
the 2024 blood donation shortage and solutions
Medical experts weigh in on the national blood shortage

Discover experts’ opinions on the nation’s blood shortage and learn how independent practitioners can help.

US search trend data for medical symptoms and advice
US search trend data for medical symptoms and advice
Online medical advice: How Google and TikTok are shaping patient behaviors

Explore the impact of digital searches on health concerns and the growing reliance on online advice over traditional medical consultations.

Three healthcare professionals, including a physician and two clinicians in scrubs, reviewing information together on a tablet in a clinical setting.
Three healthcare professionals, including a physician and two clinicians in scrubs, reviewing information together on a tablet in a clinical setting.
Preventive care trends in healthcare today

More providers are embracing prevention-first approaches, but many feel undertrained and unsupported in applying core lifestyle medicine pillars within their current continuity of care models.

Microdosing GLP-1 medications: A new weight-loss trend?

New data from Tebra highlights who’s microdosing, why, and the mixed reactions about this approach.

A doctor using a stethoscope to check a male patient's heartbeat in a medical office.
A doctor using a stethoscope to check a male patient's heartbeat in a medical office.
Why patients miss appointments — and how practices can help

No-shows and canceled appointments are costing practices over $22,000 per year.

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.

Thriving physician smiles after reading independent practice statistics
Thriving physician smiles after reading independent practice statistics
Top independent practice stats: What thriving practices do differently

Explore 10 independent practice statistics for 2026 — and what top-performing practices do differently to stay profitable and independent.

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owning a small healthcare practice graphic
Challenges of owning a small healthcare practice

Here are 5 challenges for independent practices and how to deal with them

3 colleagues look at computer and celebrate as they get new medical billing business
3 colleagues look at computer and celebrate as they get new medical billing business
Best practices to win new medical billing business

Use these strategies to help your billing company attract and win new clients, strengthen referral networks, and scale sustainably.

Medical practice owner reads about how to improve patient journey
Medical practice owner reads about how to improve patient journey
How to improve the patient journey at your practice

Improve and optimize every step of the patient journey with these tips.

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