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Becky Whittaker, Healthcare Writer

Becky Whittaker is a seasoned writer with over a decade of experience crafting compelling, research-driven content. She is passionate about the role independent providers play in delivering high-quality, personalized care and believes that strong patient relationships are the foundation of better health outcomes. Becky collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to translate complex industry topics into clear, actionable insights. Her connection to the medical field runs deep — drawing inspiration from her sister-in-law, a pediatrician, to ensure her work resonates with providers and supports their success.

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patient care and patient retention
Why high-quality care is the bedrock of patient retention

Quality of care covers many areas — from the care you provide, to communications, to appointment availability.

Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare guide: Stop, respond, recover

This guide equips providers with the best knowledge and tools to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity in healthcare.

Key lessons from the Change Healthcare cyberattack
Key lessons from the Change Healthcare cyberattack
Key lessons from the Change Healthcare cyberattack

Discover how the Change Healthcare cyberattack has revealed crucial cybersecurity lessons — and learn strategies to protect your practice against the ever-evolving threat of ransomware.

tips for physicians on cyberattacks
tips for physicians on cyberattacks
Physician cybersecurity: 9 tips to protect patient health records from cyberattacks

Healthcare providers can protect patient records and help prevent cyber threats with these actionable tips.

Change Healthcare
Change Healthcare
Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack: What does this mean for my practice?

Navigating the fallout and understanding the impact on your healthcare practice

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Image depicting the question of what is RADV
Image depicting the question of what is RADV
Understanding risk adjustment: The definitive RADV rulebook for healthcare

Here’s what you need to know about risk adjustment data validation (RADV), the RADV final rule, and how they will affect your practice.

Independent physician and medical staff member discuss marketing budgets for healthcare practices
Independent physician and medical staff member discuss marketing budgets for healthcare practices
Discover healthcare marketing budget benchmarks for independent practices — plus ways to boost and measure success

Learn about marketing strategies private practices say are working — and what they’re spending.

Physicians discuss cost transparency in healthcare while looking at tablet
Physicians discuss cost transparency in healthcare while looking at tablet
What is price transparency in healthcare and how is it linked to patient satisfaction?

Discover how to maintain cost transparency and conveniently communicate accurate price estimates to retain patients’ trust.

Physicians discuss protecting patient privacy and security in the digital age
Physicians discuss protecting patient privacy and security in the digital age
Protecting patient privacy in the digital age: Best practices for medical clinics

Explore the significance of patient data privacy, the latest in security measures, and the world of health data regulations. Learn how medical practices can ensure patient safety in the digital age.

healthcare AI
healthcare AI
Healthcare AI and HIPAA privacy concerns: Everything you need to know

Healthcare AI has enormous potential to benefit practices — and to violate HIPAA. Here’s what you need to know to stay in compliance.

HIPAA-compliant patient reviews
HIPAA-compliant patient reviews
Your guide to HIPAA-compliant patient testimonials and reviews

Online patient reviews are part of promoting your healthcare practice — but it’s vital to stay HIPAA compliant. Here’s how.

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