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Insights for those starting, managing, and growing independent healthcare practices

Baran Erdik

Dr. Baran Erdik, MD, MHPA is a physician with further specialization in Internal Medicine/Cardiology. He has traveled the world, working as a physician in New Zealand, Germany, and Washington State. He’s been published numerous times and currently works in healthcare compliance and consulting.

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people taking advantage of the new COVID-19 booster by doing yoga in a group
New COVID-19 boosters are coming — here’s what you need to know

The FDA has approved new COVID-19 booster vaccines to target the XBB.1.5 variant — but how successful they’ll be depends on effective communication from providers.

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Two women looking at social media on a smartphone.
How to use social media influencers to help boost your medical practice

Learn about social media marketing for medical practices and how you can partner with influencers to boost patient engagement and practice growth.

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a left white hand holding a silver pen to show how handwritten-appearing signatures can enhance direct mail marketing
How to use direct mail marketing for your medical practice

Direct mail offers your practice benefits that email can’t touch.

Provider and patient speaking about patient results.
Provider and patient speaking about patient results.
The survey says: Patient and provider perspectives on appointment scheduling

Tebra research revealed insights around appointment scheduling, generational differences in patient expectations, and the growing importance of digital tools for practices.

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a parent with a child who illustrates starting a medical practice checklist
New medical practice checklist: Here’s how to get started

Make starting a medical practice easier with this checklist.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice
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image of woman researching best practices on physician recruitment for medical practice
How to recruit and hire for your new medical practice

Wondering about physician recruitment best practices? Here’s what you need to know to recruit, hire, and retain staff for your new medical practice.

woman smiling after getting licensing for starting a new medical practice business
woman smiling after getting licensing for starting a new medical practice business
What to know about licensing for your new medical practice

Here are the medical and business licenses you need to start your new medical practice.

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marketing-for-clinics-tebra
Get your medical practice off the ground with marketing

Launch and grow your medical practice with these 8 simple marketing essentials.

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doctor reviewing payment collections for medical practices
Licenses you need to start your own medical practice

Here’s how to ensure you have the necessary licenses and credentials you need when starting your own practice — and that you don’t overlook any part of the process.

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physician smiling and speaking to practice staff member
The ultimate how-to guide to optimize and increase margins at your medical practice

Learn how to optimize your practice’s operations — which can help you improve your financial performance, provide exceptional patient experiences, and make your business more profitable.

This is an image of a doctor reading information on a tablet screen.
This is an image of a doctor reading information on a tablet screen.
How medical practices can navigate HIPAA compliance

Practices can learn to be HIPAA compliant with this in-depth guide.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your healthcare practice