Erica Falkner, freelance healthcare writer

Erica Falkner is a writer specializing in general healthcare and well-being topics. She has worked to help market and promote healthcare organizations, and is a strong advocate for independent practices and the personalized and patient-focused care they provide.

  • Bachelor’s degree, journalism, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Healthcare professional in scrubs with a stethoscope reviews paperwork while entering information into a desktop computer at a medical office desk. The image depicts administrative work related to patient records or test results in a clinical setting.
Healthcare professional in scrubs with a stethoscope reviews paperwork while entering information into a desktop computer at a medical office desk. The image depicts administrative work related to patient records or test results in a clinical setting.
The after-hours charting report

New research reveals the hidden time and financial and emotional costs that documentation demands are placing on healthcare providers, and how patients are feeling the effects in the exam room.

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Hands remove a letter from a white envelope while other mail rests on a desk, with a softly blurred bookshelf in the background. The image depicts opening mailed correspondence in a home or office setting.
The lab delay index: When test results arrive too late

Tebra surveyed patients and healthcare professionals to reveal how delayed lab results fuel anxiety, disrupt care decisions, and strain practice workflows.

How Americans Feel About AI-Powered Medical Intake | Tebra

Patients and providers are feeling the strain of intake paperwork, but opinions on AI solutions reveal important generational divides.

An image of a young adult in a bright shirt on their phone
An image of a young adult in a bright shirt on their phone
When patients ask AI after the appointment: What private practices need to know

A new Tebra survey reveals how patients are using AI tools to double-check medical advice, why they turn to them, and how it may reshape trust in healthcare.

patient billing statements
patient billing statements
Patient billing statement best practices to improve medical billing

We share ways to boost patient satisfaction and improve financial outcomes for your practice.

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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.

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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.

Mental health provider updating practice website with mental health blog topics
Mental health provider updating practice website with mental health blog topics
10 mental health blog topics to include on your practice’s website

Learn how blogging boosts visibility in search engines and helps you engage with prospective patients as a mental health provider.

Physician prepares independent practice for holidays with telehealth
Physician prepares independent practice for holidays with telehealth
How to prepare your practice for the holiday rush: Staffing, scheduling, and patient communication tips

Access expert tips on patient communication, staffing strategies, and practice management to ensure smooth operations and stress-free time off.

Providers must adhere to EHR laws and regulations.
Providers must adhere to EHR laws and regulations.
A guide to federal EHR laws and compliance

Learn more about the federal laws that help ensure healthcare providers and organizations take measures to protect patient data.

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Collection patient payments image
A step-by-step guide to collecting patient payments

We share tips to help healthcare practices successfully collect patient payments.

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Doctor and patient interact while doctor uses computer demonstrating ehr vs phr features
EHR vs. PHR: Key differences

Learn more about how EHRs and PHRs differ and the important roles both play in improving health outcomes.

healthcare provider enjoying EHR vs. using paper records
healthcare provider enjoying EHR vs. using paper records
EHRs vs. paper records: Why modern practices are making the switch

You need an easy way to quickly access, review, manage, and share patient information. Learn how EHRs offer a modern solution.

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provider implementing holiday marketing plan to fill appointments
How to create a medical practice holiday marketing plan that fills your schedule

Drive appointments and keep your schedule full through the end of the year.

Festive fall decorations are one of the ways to celebrate Thanksgiving for primary care practices
Festive fall decorations are one of the ways to celebrate Thanksgiving for primary care practices
17 ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in your primary care practice

Boost morale for your staff and patients and capture the spirit of the holiday by trying one (or more) of these Thanksgiving celebration ideas.

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