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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The ambient AI report: how providers really feel about AI in the exam room

Nearly half of private-practice providers now use AI to draft visit notes, but most of that use is still a trial or pilot, trust lags behind and most patients want to be asked first.

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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 […]

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A doctor in a white coat is speaking with a patient seated across a desk, whose hands are clasped and wearing a smartwatch. A tablet on the desk displays health metrics like sleep tracking and heart rate in a dashboard format.
AI in private practice

Private practices are adopting AI-powered tools to ease workloads and improve care, but concerns remain.

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doctor in a lab setting
Dr. AI? How artificial intelligence is transforming the patient-provider dynamic

Explore AI’s impact on patient care, practices, and the future of healthcare through expert insights and real-world findings.

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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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doctors in clinic setting looking at charts together
Hypergrowth in healthcare: How marketing teams can thrive

Learn how healthcare companies scale strategies during rapid expansion.

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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.

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

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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.

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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

American sentiments on futuristic tech
American sentiments on futuristic tech
Survey: Americans’ perceptions of Apple Vision Pro and Neuralink in healthcare

Futuristic Tech is here to stay. Learn how healthcare practitioners and patients feel about these latest tech innovations.

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patient waiting room music survey
Music’s effect on the waiting room experience: A patient survey

Explore the surprising impact of music on patient experiences and healthcare habits, and learn more about the best music to play in a waiting room.

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coping with holiday stress
Survey: How patients and workers cope with mental health challenges during the holidays

Understand the mental health challenges Americans are experiencing during this holiday season and what tips healthcare workers have to offer.

helping medical staff establish well-being best practices and fight burnout
helping medical staff establish well-being best practices and fight burnout
Sustainable employee well-being ideas for your medical practice

Fighting burnout requires a multi-faceted combination of technology, optimization, and work-life balance.

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doctor smiling and creating successful Facebook ads
How to create successful Facebook ads for doctors

Follow these guidelines to ensure a return on investment for healthcare Facebook ads.

The ultimate guide for medical practice growth in 2024

Use these practice growth digital strategies to increase patient volume and enrich every patient’s overall experience.

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hand of medical professional using calculator
The true cost of medical billing

From unexpected fees to AI adoption, what’s changing in healthcare medical billing costs and medical billing services?

A clinician in a white coat reviewing data with a patient on a tablet in a modern medical office. Caption: For practices that have adopted it, AI is part of everyday work in private practices, from documentation to patient messaging.
A clinician in a white coat reviewing data with a patient on a tablet in a modern medical office. Caption: For practices that have adopted it, AI is part of everyday work in private practices, from documentation to patient messaging.
State of AI in private practice

New data shows how private practices are adopting AI, what it costs, and where patients draw the line.

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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.

Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
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.

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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.

The mental health playlist: What songs help patients through tough times?

Discover which songs, artists, and genres patients turn to most when they’re struggling.

Medical debt in America: Which states and counties are hit hardest?

New data and a national survey reveal where unpaid medical bills weigh heaviest, how much patients owe, and how that debt keeps people from getting care.

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Doctor and business professional sitting at a table in a medical office reviewing documents together on a laptop.
How to get medical billing clients: Marketing and sales strategies

Learn how to get medical billing clients with proven marketing and sales strategies, from defining your ICP to growing your online presence.

Healthcare professional reviewing billing and claims data on a laptop while working at a desk, representing medical billing automation and administrative cost reduction.
Healthcare professional reviewing billing and claims data on a laptop while working at a desk, representing medical billing automation and administrative cost reduction.
Medical billing automation ROI: Cost analysis and calculator

Learn how to evaluate success after migrating to automation in medical billing with our ROI calculator and cost analysis framework.

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