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 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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

Perceptions of Suzetrigine: The first “nonaddictive” painkiller

Could this be the safer alternative that patients and healthcare professionals have been waiting for?

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 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.

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The image shows a couple sitting closely together at a table, looking concerned as they review paperwork, with a coffee cup and pen in front of them.
The Big Beautiful Bill in practice

A new law aims to reform US healthcare, but patients and providers are already reporting more confusion, mistrust, and administrative burden.

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.

Woman wearing glasses sits at a desk using a laptop, focused on reviewing healthcare or medical billing information in a bright, modern workspace.
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.

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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.

Middle-aged man sitting indoors, holding a coffee mug and looking at his smartphone in a bright, modern setting.
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.

A male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope smiles warmly at a female patient while resting a reassuring hand on her shoulder during a consultation.
A male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope smiles warmly at a female patient while resting a reassuring hand on her shoulder during a consultation.
The hidden cost of switching doctors

Why patients change providers, the real-world impacts on patient trust and practice efficiency and how digital healthcare solutions reduce friction.

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