
Andrea Curry, head of editorial at The Intake
Andrea Curry is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years of storytelling under her belt. She has won multiple awards for her work and is now the head of editorial at The Intake, where she puts her passion for helping independent healthcare practices into action.
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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.
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.
Healing or hurting? The impact of healthcare costs on patient well-being
Patients and medical professionals weigh in on healthcare affordability and how the economy can affect well-being.
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.
Hypergrowth in healthcare: How marketing teams can thrive
Learn how healthcare companies scale strategies during rapid expansion.
Why patients miss appointments — and how practices can help
No-shows and canceled appointments are costing practices over $22,000 per year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
The true cost of medical billing
From unexpected fees to AI adoption, what’s changing in healthcare medical billing costs and medical billing services?
How to get paid in 2025: Strategies for overcoming healthcare industry challenges
Check in with your processes and people to prevent billing errors, cut claim denials, and protect your revenue cycle and workflows.
AI in private practice
Private practices are adopting AI-powered tools to ease workloads and improve care, but concerns remain.
Healthcare subscription models: Are patients ready for it?
Exploring patient interest, concerns, and trust in subscription-based healthcare.
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.
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.
Electronic claims submission tips: Getting paid faster
Use these tips to streamline claims processing and enhance accuracy, allowing your practice to submit clean claims more efficiently and strengthen reimbursement without adding unnecessary workload.
Why patients are skipping specialty care and how practices can adapt
Rising costs and financial uncertainty are causing patients to delay care, but digital solutions may help specialty providers keep appointments on the books.
TRVU and RVU: How to analyze reimbursement and profitability
Use relative value units (RVUs) to compare services and sharpen reimbursement across every payer, guiding each provider and everyday practice management decisions.
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.
Coding rules for modifier 33 and modifier PT
Modifier 33 and modifier PT affect medical claims processing for colorectal screening and related services.
The complete guide to medical coding systems: All about ICD-10 and other codes you should know
When a simple coding error can cost thousands for a returning patient, there’s a lot on the line.
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