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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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.

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.
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 […]

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.
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.

A healthcare professional discussing a chart with a patient in a clinical setting.
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.

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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A medical professional reviewing patient information on a clipboard in a well-lit, organized office, symbolizing focus and quality care.
A medical professional reviewing patient information on a clipboard in a well-lit, organized office, symbolizing focus and quality care.
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.

Healthcare billing specialist reviewing insurance claims and revenue cycle data on multiple monitors using automated claims management software.
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.

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.

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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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.

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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.

healthcare struggles after a move
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

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.
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.

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.
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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A young man standing outside in a park, smiling at his phone while holding a water bottle, with soft greenery blurred in the background.
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.

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 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 […]

GLP-1 Medication in a box
GLP-1 Medication in a box
26% plan to include GLP-1 meds in 2025 goals, led by 37% of Gen Z

Learn how weight-loss drugs are redefining health priorities in the New Year

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.

A female doctor and an older male patient sit on a couch, reviewing AI healthcare information on a tablet together.
A female doctor and an older male patient sit on a couch, reviewing AI healthcare information on a tablet together.
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.

prescription medication bottle with blurry provider in background
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.

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.
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.

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