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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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?

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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.

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.
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.

How Americans Feel About AI-Powered Medical Intake | Tebra

Patients and providers are feeling the strain of intake paperwork, but opinions on AI solutions reveal important generational divides.

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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.

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hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
Hidden threats in your health-related Google searches

Explore the hidden cyber risks in common health searches and learn how to protect yourself while seeking medical information online.

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older femme person listening to music in headphones
Healing harmonies: Top music for mental health

People often listen to these artists and genres to support their mental health and well-being

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

the 2024 blood donation shortage and solutions
the 2024 blood donation shortage and solutions
Medical experts weigh in on the national blood shortage

Discover experts’ opinions on the nation’s blood shortage and learn how independent practitioners can help.

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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.

Microdosing GLP-1 medications: A new weight-loss trend?

New data from Tebra highlights who’s microdosing, why, and the mixed reactions about this approach.

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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.

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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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Two healthcare professionals in white coats review detailed billing data on a large computer monitor in a modern medical office.
How to transition to automated billing processes 

Read our practical guide to reducing billing errors, speeding up payments, and improving revenue cycle management (RCM) performance.

Doctor in a clinic uses a tablet to review patient billing data, illustrating automated workflows that reduce manual billing and speed up payment collection.
Doctor in a clinic uses a tablet to review patient billing data, illustrating automated workflows that reduce manual billing and speed up payment collection.
Automated patient billing and payment collection: Complete guide

Streamline billing workflows, improve collections, and enhance the patient payment experience with automation.

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Clinician in blue scrubs standing in a medical office and reviewing information on a tablet, representing healthcare staff using digital tools to support billing workflow automation.
RPA use cases for healthcare billing: implementation examples

Revenue cycle management (RCM) has always depended on repetitive, rule-based tasks — the kind that eat up staff hours and invite human error. Robotic process automation (RPA) changes that equation. RPA uses software robots to handle structured, high-volume billing workflows that once required manual data entry, system toggling, and endless follow-up. The numbers make the […]

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A female doctor wearing a white coat and glasses sits at a desk using a laptop while writing notes on a clipboard in a bright medical office.
RCM software selection guide

Not all RCM software is right for your practice. We break down what to look for in this RCM software guide.

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A healthcare professional discussing a chart with a patient in a clinical setting.
The silent struggle: Why patients hesitate to ask about GLP-1 medications

Many patients want to ask their doctors about GLP-1 medications — but over half are staying silent.

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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.
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 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.

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.

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healthcare struggles after a move
Finding a new healthcare provider after a move can be a struggle

New research finds Americans face significant delays in medical care after relocating

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A middle-aged male doctor in a white coat gently consoles a young female patient in a hospital gown, seated on an exam table in a brightly lit medical room.
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.

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Header image for Healthcare Subscription Models: Are Patients Ready for It?
Healthcare subscription models: Are patients ready for it?

Exploring patient interest, concerns, and trust in subscription-based healthcare.

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Thumbnail image from Tebra featuring a nurse in scrubs holding a tablet, with a blurred background of medical staff, highlighting themes of reflection and stress in the nursing profession.
Nursing, burnout and admin strain — would nurses choose the same path?

Stress and limited support are causing many nurses to question whether they’d choose this path again.

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