
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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Automated patient billing and payment collection: Complete guide
Streamline billing workflows, improve collections, and enhance the patient payment experience with 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical billing automation: Complete implementation checklist
A step-by-step guide to transitioning from manual to automated billing workflows without disrupting your revenue cycle.
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.
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.
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.
Finding a new healthcare provider after a move can be a struggle
New research finds Americans face significant delays in medical care after relocating
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.
Healthcare subscription models: Are patients ready for it?
Exploring patient interest, concerns, and trust in subscription-based healthcare.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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