Amantha May, freelance healthcare writer

Amantha May is a freelance healthcare writer specializing in health tech, primary care, and health equity. She has written for a large range of clients, including medical equipment manufacturers, large health systems, digital health entrepreneurs, and private practices.

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  • Associate of Applied Science, The Swedish Institute: A College of Health Sciences

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, DePaul University

  • Master of Fine Arts, California Institute of the Arts

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The best EHR software for behavioral health practices will fit how you deliver care.
The best EHR software for behavioral health practices will fit how you deliver care.
Finding the best fit EHR software for behavioral health practices of all sizes

Whether you’re a solo provider, group practice, or community organization in the behavioral health space, here’s how to choose an EHR that fits your unique needs and goals.

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.

Medical billing company owner shows medical practice owner how to speed up medical insurance payments
Medical billing company owner shows medical practice owner how to speed up medical insurance payments
10 tips medical billing companies can give to speed up insurance payments

Learn how to help your medical practice clients slash payment delays and denials with these 10 proven insurance verification strategies.

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 billing company and startup practice professionals discuss billing services
Medical billing company and startup practice professionals discuss billing services
Why it pays to invest in start-up practices as a medical billing company

Discover why billing companies are tapping into start-up practices as a growth strategy — and learn how to turn common concerns into revenue opportunities.

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Physician reads about ehr implementation on tablet
Physician reads about ehr implementation on tablet
Mastering EHR implementation: Challenges, strategies, and a checklist

Transform your practice with a successful EHR implementation plan — tackle common challenges and achieve seamless integration.

Physicians smile while holding computer and discussing EHR selection
Physicians smile while holding computer and discussing EHR selection
How to select an EHR/EMR: A comprehensive guide

Find out how to select an EHR and what to consider when determining the best EHR medical software for your practice.

Medical professionals collaborate to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity
Medical professionals collaborate to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity
The major cyberattacks that have affected healthcare systems in 2024

Read about the major healthcare cybersecurity attacks that have occurred so far in 2024, and learn how to protect your practice.

What practices and medical billing companies need to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack
What practices and medical billing companies need to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack
Daily updates: What to know about the Change Healthcare cyberattack 

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare has caused widespread service disruptions across the US healthcare system. Here’s what medical practices and billing companies need to know.

Doctor focuses on computer to prevent patient churn with AI
Doctor focuses on computer to prevent patient churn with AI
How AI-powered review insights can help you spot — and prevent — patient churn

Transform patient feedback into actionable insights with AI-powered review analysis that spots churn risks early and helps you retain more patients.

Physician reads article on computer explaining "what is EMR"
Physician reads article on computer explaining "what is EMR"
What is an EMR? The definitive guide to electronic medical record systems

Access this comprehensive guide to learn about all aspects of electronic patient records.

Doctor has telehealth appointment with patient while implementing AI in telemedicine
Doctor has telehealth appointment with patient while implementing AI in telemedicine
Smarter telemedicine: Best practices for AI integration

Discover how AI in telemedicine can reduce your after-hours charting and give you more patient-facing time.

practices losing revenue due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
practices losing revenue due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare cyberattack devastates independent practices nationwide

80% of independent practices have said they lost revenue, some practices consider bankruptcy

three doctors reading private practice AI stats
three doctors reading private practice AI stats
Top 10 stats about AI in medical practices (and what they mean)

Why are practices hesitant about AI? These stats from a Tebra survey reveal the top risks, rewards, and realities.

EHR alert fatigue overwhelming clinician
EHR alert fatigue overwhelming clinician
How to address EHR alert fatigue

Addressing alert fatigue can lower the risk of adverse patient events, support better care delivery, and relieve clinician burnout.

ambient AI medical scribe
ambient AI medical scribe
AI-powered clinical notes vs. traditional EHR documentation: A side-by-side comparison

Compare medical AI scribes vs. traditional EHR with this guide. Learn how Tebra’s AI Note Assist saves time, reduces burnout, and costs less.

Physician looks at billing paperwork considering how to choose the best medical billing software
Physician looks at billing paperwork considering how to choose the best medical billing software
How the right technology can help you reduce billing complexity — and get paid faster

Learn how to choose the right medical billing software to boost revenue, reduce claim errors, and get paid faster with less effort.

Independent physician protecting patient data
Independent physician protecting patient data
HIPAA and PHI: A practical guide for healthcare providers

Learn how your practice can protect patient data, maintain HIPAA compliance, and avoid costly penalties with this step-by-step guide.

verify insurance to eliminate rejections
verify insurance to eliminate rejections
Eliminate claim rejections and realize more revenue: A step-by-step guide

A simple protocol that helps practice office staff collect and verify insurance information accurately every time.

how to verify patient insurance
how to verify patient insurance
Verifying patient insurance: A checklist of questions and steps

Practices and billing companies can both benefit from this checklist on how to master insurance verification and prevent claim denials.

claim rejections checklist for billers
claim rejections checklist for billers
Claim rejections checklist for medical billing companies

Medical billers can use this checklist to identify and correct common errors prior to submitting claims.

add-on medical billing services
add-on medical billing services
How medical billing companies can unlock additional revenue with add-on services 

By taking ownership of additional roles beyond billing, billing companies can take their revenue and their practices’ revenue to the next level.

How to implement a patient experience program in your medical practice
How to implement a patient experience program in your medical practice
How to implement a patient experience program in your medical practice

Discover how a patient experience program can boost your practice’s revenue, patient loyalty, and reputation with this 5-step framework.

Medical professional works with patient during patient experience week celebrations
Medical professional works with patient during patient experience week celebrations
12 Patient Experience Week ideas to celebrate staff and empower patients

Patient Experience Week starts Monday, April 28, 2025. We’ve compiled tips and best practices for you to use this year.

tax planning for private practice
tax planning for private practice
Essential tax planning strategies for medical practice owners

Tax planning helps you minimize stress, prevent filing issues, and support business growth and personal savings goals.

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