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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Close-up of a clinician using a laptop with a transparent digital interface overlay showing medical record checklists, a central cross icon, and connected healthcare symbols like a heart, syringe, stethoscope, DNA strand, and pills.
Close-up of a clinician using a laptop with a transparent digital interface overlay showing medical record checklists, a central cross icon, and connected healthcare symbols like a heart, syringe, stethoscope, DNA strand, and pills.
Medical billing automation: Complete implementation checklist

A step-by-step guide to transitioning from manual to automated billing workflows without disrupting your revenue cycle.

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Doctor reviewing patient billing and clinical data on a large digital dashboard, representing AI-powered medical billing and revenue cycle oversight.
AI-powered medical billing: Complete implementation guide

What parts of your billing cycle can AI help automate? We break down everything you need to know.

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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 professionals reviewing medical reports and digital records on a tablet during a clinical meeting, representing collaboration and data review essential to effective medical billing and revenue cycle management.
Healthcare professionals reviewing medical reports and digital records on a tablet during a clinical meeting, representing collaboration and data review essential to effective medical billing and revenue cycle management.
How to choose a medical billing service: Complete vendor selection guide

Choose the right billing partner to streamline workflows, improve cash flow, and support long-term practice growth.

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Healthcare billing specialist reviewing insurance claims and revenue cycle data on multiple monitors using automated claims management software.
Claims and billing automation: Complete guide to faster payments

Claims billing automation reduces denials and speeds up reimbursement. Learn how to streamline your practice’s claims workflow from intake to payment.

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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.

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 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.

Two healthcare professionals review documents and point at a laptop screen, reflecting collaboration and planning when launching a medical billing business.
Two healthcare professionals review documents and point at a laptop screen, reflecting collaboration and planning when launching a medical billing business.
How to start and scale a successful medical billing company 

Build a profitable medical billing company with smart pricing, HIPAA-compliant workflows, and scalable systems that support continuity of care.

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.
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 […]

Three healthcare professionals, including a physician and two clinicians in scrubs, reviewing information together on a tablet in a clinical setting.
Three healthcare professionals, including a physician and two clinicians in scrubs, reviewing information together on a tablet in a clinical setting.
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.

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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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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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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?

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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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.

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.
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.

ICD-10 codes explained
ICD-10 codes explained
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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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.

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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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Billing statement and stethoscope with revenue cycle management healthcare news
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.

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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.

A doctor using a stethoscope to check a male patient's heartbeat in a medical office.
A doctor using a stethoscope to check a male patient's heartbeat in a medical office.
Why patients miss appointments — and how practices can help

No-shows and canceled appointments are costing practices over $22,000 per year.

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.

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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