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A young man standing outside in a park, smiling at his phone while holding a water bottle, with soft greenery blurred in the background.
Healthmaxxing IRL: How patients and providers feel about viral wellness extremes

Social media has changed how Americans approach their health – from initial research to secure patient messaging – but not always in ways providers would recommend.

Healthcare provider administering a flu shot to a patient’s upper arm during a clinic visit.
Healthcare provider administering a flu shot to a patient’s upper arm during a clinic visit.
The decline of the flu shot: Where vaccination is dropping and why

Flu vaccination rates have fallen dramatically in recent years, and new research reveals how changing clinical eligibility perceptions and patient access barriers are driving the shift.

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Healthcare worker in scrubs seated at a desk in a medical office, typing on a computer keyboard while looking at the monitor. Office desk has a phone, documents, and desk lamp.
When AI becomes indispensable: How ChatGPT is reshaping healthcare workflows and mental health

AI is changing the face of healthcare, not just operationally, but emotionally. Tebra surveyed 301 healthcare professionals to understand how deeply tools like ChatGPT have become embedded in daily clinical work. What emerged was a picture of growing reliance, hidden emotional ties, and an evolving digital ecosystem that’s both helpful and, at times, unsettling. For […]

GLP-1 Medication in a box
GLP-1 Medication in a box
26% plan to include GLP-1 meds in 2025 goals, led by 37% of Gen Z

Learn how weight-loss drugs are redefining health priorities in the New Year

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Smiling female doctor with a stethoscope talks to an older woman patient in a medical office.
The scamdemic: How fake healthcare messages are eroding patient trust and disrupting continuity of care

Healthcare scams are rising. New data shows how fake doctor messages disrupt continuity of care, increase no-shows, and strain medical practice operations.

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A female doctor and an older male patient sit on a couch, reviewing AI healthcare information on a tablet together.
70% of patients unaware of changing HIPAA Security Rule

As HIPAA rules update in 2025, patients and providers remain divided on privacy, accountability, and trust in health tech.

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healthcare professionals collaborating while looking at EHR on their tablet
How to evaluate EHR platforms (+ EHR platform evaluation matrix)

Learn how to choose the right EHR platform with our guide, featuring common challenges, key criteria, and a free evaluation matrix to ensure your practice thrives.

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prescription medication bottle with blurry provider in background
Do lower prices make generic medications the top choice for Americans?

Exploring cost savings, perceived effectiveness, and the role of medication type in American buying habits.

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Woman in a beige shirt sits at a table, reading a sheet of paper while using a laptop. A takeaway coffee cup rests beside the laptop in a bright, modern workspace.
The micro habit boom: How Americans are rebuilding health in small doses

Small, manageable routines are becoming the preferred path to better physical and mental health for millions of Americans.

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Person wearing headphones holds a smartphone displaying a music app with “Radio Hip” and top tracks. The view is over their shoulder with a blurred background and focus on the phone screen.
The playlist prescription: What Americans listen to when they’re stressed

A national survey and large-scale Spotify analysis reveal how Americans rely on music to regulate stress, emotions, and everyday mental fatigue.

Perceptions of Suzetrigine: The first “nonaddictive” painkiller

Could this be the safer alternative that patients and healthcare professionals have been waiting for?

Smiling female doctor with a stethoscope talks to an older woman patient in a medical office.
Smiling female doctor with a stethoscope talks to an older woman patient in a medical office.
The year-end healthcare crunch: How deductibles and demand shape patient and professional behavior

Patients are rushing to book last-minute appointments before deductibles reset, while professionals face burnout and holiday disruptions.

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The image shows a couple sitting closely together at a table, looking concerned as they review paperwork, with a coffee cup and pen in front of them.
The Big Beautiful Bill in practice

A new law aims to reform US healthcare, but patients and providers are already reporting more confusion, mistrust, and administrative burden.

Healthcare provider holding a supplement bottle while discussing usage with a patient during a medical consultation.
Healthcare provider holding a supplement bottle while discussing usage with a patient during a medical consultation.
Provider trust in supplements: Continuity of care and risks

Tebra surveyed healthcare providers to learn when supplements fit into continuity of care, which products earn trust, and where misinformation creates real clinical risk.

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Woman wearing glasses sits at a desk using a laptop, focused on reviewing healthcare or medical billing information in a bright, modern workspace.
Medical price transparency: How cost confusion delays care

Unexpected medical bills are causing patients to delay care, avoid treatment, and question their understanding about healthcare costs and coverage transitions.

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Image shows a woman on vacation holding a baby while on a video call with a doctor on her laptop at a wooden table.
Out of office, out of care: How vacation season disrupts healthcare

Many patients delay care when their provider is out. Learn how private practices can better support continuity and trust.

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Middle-aged man sitting indoors, holding a coffee mug and looking at his smartphone in a bright, modern setting.
How patients and providers use ChatGPT in care

New research captures what happens when patients bring AI into care and how providers are responding within real-world clinical workflows and continuity of care.

Learn how to weigh the pros and cons of EHRs.
Learn how to weigh the pros and cons of EHRs.
Pros and cons of EHRs: What you need to know

The right technology can impact both operations and patient experience.

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woman reading about healthcare marketing trends
10 healthcare marketing trends in 2025

Patient engagement is more important than ever.

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A male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope smiles warmly at a female patient while resting a reassuring hand on her shoulder during a consultation.
The hidden cost of switching doctors

Why patients change providers, the real-world impacts on patient trust and practice efficiency and how digital healthcare solutions reduce friction.

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A couple sitting together on a couch, reviewing healthcare information on a tablet in a bright living room.
How patients choose and drop doctors in a digital-first healthcare system

Today’s patients expect more than just good care — they want convenience, connection, digital access, and a doctor with a five-star rating.

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Doctor and patient smile and talk while exemplifying why patients stay rather than why patients leave their doctor
Why patients leave their doctors — and what makes them come back

Learn key strategies to improve loyalty and boost retention — start adapting today.

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patient feedback for independent practices
6 ways patient feedback can improve your healthcare practice

Unlock practice growth by effectively collecting and acting on patient feedback.

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provider showing patient experience software
Best patient experience software for private practices (2026 guide)

Compare software features, benefits, and solutions that improve patient satisfaction and engagement.

A provider using HIPAA-compliant AI for patient reviews can respond faster.
A provider using HIPAA-compliant AI for patient reviews can respond faster.
How to stay HIPAA-compliant when using AI to reply to patient reviews

Tebra’s AI tools are designed and trained on healthcare compliance rules.

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