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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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.

How online reviews shape patient trust, loyalty, and specialist growth
How online reviews shape patient trust, loyalty, and specialist growth
How online reviews shape patient trust, loyalty, and specialist growth in 2025

Online reputation signals—star ratings, recency, response tone, and review volume—now function as decision shortcuts for patients comparing specialists and locations across Google, Healthgrades, Zocdoc, and Yelp.

Healthcare professional reviewing billing and claims data on a laptop while working at a desk, representing medical billing automation and administrative cost reduction.
Healthcare professional reviewing billing and claims data on a laptop while working at a desk, representing medical billing automation and administrative cost reduction.
Medical billing automation ROI: Cost analysis and calculator

Learn how to evaluate success after migrating to automation in medical billing with our ROI calculator and cost analysis framework.

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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.

Billing statement and stethoscope with revenue cycle management healthcare news
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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Smiling female doctor in an office reviewing medical notes on her laptop with medication bottles and paperwork on the desk.
How to get paid in 2025: Strategies for overcoming healthcare industry challenges

Check in with your processes and people to prevent billing errors, cut claim denials, and protect your revenue cycle and workflows.

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modifier 33
Coding rules for modifier 33 and modifier PT

Modifier 33 and modifier PT affect medical claims processing for colorectal screening and related services.

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Smiling senior doctor shaking hands with a colleague while another medical professional looks on in a hospital office.
Onboarding a new practice: A guide for medical billing companies

Onboard new practice clients with a clear onboarding process that creates a strong first impression and delivers a smoother onboarding experience from intake to first claims.

A Black child trying on a stethoscope with a Black doctor and a parent to illustrate a successful doctor's visit for a child with autism
A Black child trying on a stethoscope with a Black doctor and a parent to illustrate a successful doctor's visit for a child with autism
Providing a better doctor’s visit for children on the autism spectrum

Tips and care guidelines for children on the autism spectrum for your medical practice.

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urgent care lessons
What private healthcare practices can learn from urgent care centers

Grow an independent practice and perfect patient retention by following the example of urgent care centers.

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doctor pictured using calculate to calculate mental health services
Mental healthcare costs, challenges, and consequences

Analyzing the true cost and accessibility of mental healthcare for Americans

Tebra survey regarding healthcare branding recognizability
Tebra survey regarding healthcare branding recognizability
The most memorable logos and brands in healthcare 2024

Explore the healthcare logos that Americans find the easiest to identify and learn more about the common features of the most memorable brands

Ozempic in America
Ozempic in America
Ozempic in America: What’s the real impact? A survey reveals details

Diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic has gone viral — causing a shortage. Find out its side effects, alternatives, broader impacts, and who wants it most.

helping medical staff establish well-being best practices and fight burnout
helping medical staff establish well-being best practices and fight burnout
Sustainable employee well-being ideas for your medical practice

Fighting burnout requires a multi-faceted combination of technology, optimization, and work-life balance.

ICD-10-glossary Tebra
ICD-10-glossary Tebra
Announcing our new ICD-10 Code Glossary

Designed to simplify medical billing and coding for independent providers

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coping with holiday stress
Survey: How patients and workers cope with mental health challenges during the holidays

Understand the mental health challenges Americans are experiencing during this holiday season and what tips healthcare workers have to offer.

2023 medical debt credit reporting proposal
2023 medical debt credit reporting proposal
Patient perspectives on new proposal to remove medical debt from credit reports

Explore the impact of medical debt on Americans and the potential relief the CFPB’s 2023 initiative to remove medical debt from credit reports could offer.

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tebra survey on weight loss drug benefits
Weighing in on employee benefits: Employees demand weight loss coverage

Explore the rising demand for weight-loss drugs in health plans with insights from Tebra’s latest employee survey.

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patient waiting room music survey
Music’s effect on the waiting room experience: A patient survey

Explore the surprising impact of music on patient experiences and healthcare habits, and learn more about the best music to play in a waiting room.

women healthcare pay disparities among graduates
women healthcare pay disparities among graduates
Overcoming the wage gap: Colleges where women graduates outpace men

Tebra research uncovers which institutions and fields of study results in women earning more than men in healthcare

American sentiments on futuristic tech
American sentiments on futuristic tech
Survey: Americans’ perceptions of Apple Vision Pro and Neuralink in healthcare

Futuristic Tech is here to stay. Learn how healthcare practitioners and patients feel about these latest tech innovations.

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