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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.

The case for independent medical practices
The case for independent medical practices
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.

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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

vital signs august 2024
vital signs august 2024
Vital Signs: An August 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Don’t miss our August 2024 RCM roundup, covering key updates on Medicare procedures, prior authorizations, the No Surprises Act, and more.

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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.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice
NP salary by state
NP salary by state
Nurse practitioner salaries: Highest and lowest paying states

Learn about the highest and lowest earning states for nurse practitioners — plus ways to increase your earnings as an NP.

nurse practitioner collaborative agreement
nurse practitioner collaborative agreement
Collaborative agreements for nurse practitioners: What you need to know

In the first edition of our compliance column “The Regulatory Review,” discover how practice agreements could impact the scope of medical care nurse practitioners provide.

Graphic depicting ICD-10 code changes for 2025
Graphic depicting ICD-10 code changes for 2025
CMS announces 2025 ICD-10-CM code changes: What medical practices need to know

Ensure your independent practice is prepared for accurate billing by making note of these ICD-10 code changes for 2025.

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Virtual backgrounds for doctors
Free virtual backgrounds for doctors (plus how they impact patients)

Discover how the right virtual background can boost patient trust, comfort, and satisfaction during your telehealth appointments.

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doctor holding hand of elderly patient
Appointment delays and wait times: A patient and doctor report

Learn the factors behind long waits for medical care and strategies to improve the appointment process.

How doctors can unplug while on vacation
How doctors can unplug while on vacation
Paid time off or pretend time off? How doctors can truly unplug while on vacation

Discover why many physicians struggle to fully disconnect during vacations and how this impacts their well-being and the overall healthcare system — along with practical solutions to truly unwind.

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doctor pictured using calculate to calculate mental health services
Mental healthcare costs, challenges, and consequences

Analyzing the true cost and accessibility of mental healthcare for Americans

Vital Signs July 2024 RCM updates
Vital Signs July 2024 RCM updates
Vital Signs: A July 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Stay ahead with essential July revenue cycle management updates. Discover new revenue opportunities from the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and learn about updates on MIPS score previews, information blocking penalties, and loan repayment programs for physicians.

National Minority Mental Health Month
National Minority Mental Health Month
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.

cleaning up EHR inbox
cleaning up EHR inbox
How to clean up and manage your EHR inbox

Effective EHR inbox management is the key to harnessing your EHR’s full potential.

Physician and patient discussing patient engagement strategies
Physician and patient discussing patient engagement strategies
The complete guide to patient engagement for independent practices

Why is patient engagement important, and how can independent practices improve it? Discover essential patient engagement strategies and resources here.

EHR statistics
EHR statistics
10 EHR statistics you should know — plus tips for choosing the right system

65% of providers say they would switch from their current EHR.

Physician and EHR documentation
Physician and EHR documentation
Reduce EHR documentation time in your independent practice and improve patient care

Independent practices spend nearly half their patient time on EHR documentation. Get tips on how a modern system can help.

automate healthcare billing
automate healthcare billing
How to transition to automated billing processes 

Get the actionable steps your healthcare practice can take to transition smoothly to automated billing.

key performance indicators for independent practices
key performance indicators for independent practices
How to benchmark KPIs to measure and improve your clinic’s performance (free worksheet) 

Discover how to use financial, operational, and clinical benchmarks to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement in your healthcare practice. Track these 7 common KPIs for success.

appointment overrun
appointment overrun
How to take control of your schedule and avoid appointment overrun

Scheduling mishaps have serious consequences for providers and patients alike.

revenue cycle management news
revenue cycle management news
Vital Signs: A June 2024 revenue cycle management healthcare news wrap-up

Explore this month’s top RCM news, including wRVUs, EHR documentation burdens, the impact of LLMs, and more.

medical practice cybersecurity insurance
medical practice cybersecurity insurance
Do independent practices need cybersecurity insurance?

Cybersecurity insurance is a necessity for healthcare organizations of any size.

automate your medical practice
automate your medical practice
A complete beginner’s guide: How to start automating your medical practice

A practical guide to streamlining operations, reducing admin burden, and improving patient care with healthcare automation.

20 stats on how independent healthcare providers can spend time with patients
20 stats on how independent healthcare providers can spend time with patients
20+ stats on how independent healthcare providers spend time with patients

Our recent survey sheds light on how independent healthcare providers manage their time with patients.

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