Jean Lee, managing editor at The Intake

Jean Lee is a content expert with a background in journalism and marketing, driven by a passion for storytelling that inspires and informs. As the managing editor of The Intake, she is committed to supporting independent practices with content, insights, and resources tailored to help them navigate challenges and succeed in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

  • Bachelor of Arts, sociology and media studies, University of California, Berkeley

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two healthcare professionals, one in a wheelchair and one standing, brainstorming how to boost patient engagement
How to keep patients engaged in their healthcare journey

Better patient engagement requires a patient-centric approach. Develop yours with an active strategy to remove barriers, support engagement, and maintain it over time.

A middle-aged male doctor in a white coat gently consoles a young female patient in a hospital gown, seated on an exam table in a brightly lit medical room.
A middle-aged male doctor in a white coat gently consoles a young female patient in a hospital gown, seated on an exam table in a brightly lit medical room.
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.

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.

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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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.

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doctors in clinic setting looking at charts together
Hypergrowth in healthcare: How marketing teams can thrive

Learn how healthcare companies scale strategies during rapid expansion.

helping retirees navigate the medical system
helping retirees navigate the medical system
A guide for helping retirees navigate the healthcare system

The US Healthcare system can be challenging for many patients, especially retirees. Learn how to assist older patients with medicare and other medical challenges.

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a Black doctor using a tablet to take steps to protect patient privacy
4 steps to protect patient privacy you can implement right now

Regulatory compliance, internal audits, secure software, and patient education are all foundational to protect patient privacy.

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patient coming to dentist after admiring practice’s effective dental website design
Dental website design: 11 ways to improve your site

The best dental websites include design elements such as easy navigation and clear calls to action. Learn other ways to make sure prospective patients engage with your website.

Medical biller team works together exemplifying what resilient billing companies do differently
Medical biller team works together exemplifying what resilient billing companies do differently
What resilient medical billing companies do differently (and how to follow their lead)

Discover how top billing companies build resilience without bigger budgets — through smart systems, clear processes, and strategic automation.

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dry january 2024 trends
Cheers to health: Medical benefits of Dry January and cutting back on alcohol

A look at the rising trends of Dry January and Damp January and their impact on mental and physical health as revealed by regional interest and healthcare experts.

Healthcare worker in scrubs seated at a desk in a medical office, typing on a computer keyboard while looking at the monitor. Office desk has a phone, documents, and desk lamp.
Healthcare worker in scrubs seated at a desk in a medical office, typing on a computer keyboard while looking at the monitor. Office desk has a phone, documents, and desk lamp.
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 […]

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medical billing staff practicing cybersecurity to protect patient data
Cybersecurity in medical billing: Protecting patient data in the age of AI

Cybersecurity has shifted from an IT concern to business-critical priority.

AI and automation in medical billing
AI and automation in medical billing
AI and automation in medical billing: Separating hype from reality

Understanding the differences between automation and AI is pivotal for making smart investments that deliver long-term value for your billing company.

A doctor using a stethoscope to check a male patient's heartbeat in a medical office.
A doctor using a stethoscope to check a male patient's heartbeat in a medical office.
Why patients miss appointments and how practices can help

No-shows and canceled appointments are costing practices over $22,000 per year.

The image shows a couple sitting closely together at a table, looking concerned as they review paperwork, with a coffee cup and pen in front of them.
The image shows a couple sitting closely together at a table, looking concerned as they review paperwork, with a coffee cup and pen in front of them.
The Big Beautiful Bill in practice

A new law aims to reform US healthcare, but patients and providers are already reporting more confusion, mistrust, and administrative burden.

A female doctor and an older male patient sit on a couch, reviewing information on a tablet together in a calm, home-like setting.
A female doctor and an older male patient sit on a couch, reviewing information on a tablet together in a calm, home-like setting.
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.

Header image for Healthcare Subscription Models: Are Patients Ready for It?
Header image for Healthcare Subscription Models: Are Patients Ready for It?
Healthcare subscription models: Are patients ready for it?

Exploring patient interest, concerns, and trust in subscription-based healthcare.

A doctor in a white coat is speaking with a patient seated across a desk, whose hands are clasped and wearing a smartwatch. A tablet on the desk displays health metrics like sleep tracking and heart rate in a dashboard format.
A doctor in a white coat is speaking with a patient seated across a desk, whose hands are clasped and wearing a smartwatch. A tablet on the desk displays health metrics like sleep tracking and heart rate in a dashboard format.
AI in private practice

Private practices are adopting AI-powered tools to ease workloads and improve care, but concerns remain.

medical practice staff taking readiness for digital convenience quiz
medical practice staff taking readiness for digital convenience quiz
Quiz: Is your medical practice staff ready for digital convenience?

Take this 2-minute quiz to determine your team’s digital readiness — and learn how automation can streamline your practice.

How billing leaders are adapting to compliance shifts
How billing leaders are adapting to compliance shifts
From HIPAA updates to Medicare audits: How billing leaders are adapting to compliance shifts

Learn how medical billing companies are turning expanding HIPAA enforcement, Medicare Advantage audits, and rising client expectations into competitive advantages.

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Image shows a woman on vacation holding a baby while on a video call with a doctor on her laptop at a wooden table.
Out of office, out of care: How vacation season disrupts healthcare

Many patients delay care when their provider is out. Learn how private practices can better support continuity and trust.

Tebra's Fullscript integration makes it easier to manage patients' supplements
Tebra's Fullscript integration makes it easier to manage patients' supplements
Tebra’s Fullscript integration: Professional supplement management built into your EHR

This Fullscript integration helps you recommend, deliver, and manage high-quality‬‭ supplements in one streamlined experience.

US search trend data for medical symptoms and advice
US search trend data for medical symptoms and advice
Online medical advice: How Google and TikTok are shaping patient behaviors

Explore the impact of digital searches on health concerns and the growing reliance on online advice over traditional medical consultations.

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