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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woman watching tiktok medical advice videos
Misleading medical advice on TikTok: Separating fact from fiction

Recent Tebra research reveals a startling amount of misleading medical advice on TikTok, raising concerns about the potential impact on healthcare decisions.

Smiling doctor using laptop in modern medical office to review clinic performance metrics and patient data.
Smiling doctor using laptop in modern medical office to review clinic performance metrics and patient data.
How to benchmark KPIs to measure and improve your clinic’s performance (+ free worksheet) 

Discover how to use financial, operational, and clinical benchmarks to spot growth opportunities and fix what slows your clinic down. Track common metrics and compare results over a specific period with practical benchmarking and healthcare benchmarking.

ICD-10 codes explained
ICD-10 codes explained
The complete guide to medical coding systems: All about ICD-10 and other codes you should know

When a simple coding error can cost thousands for a returning patient, there’s a lot on the line.

modifier 33
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.

Smiling professional working at a laptop in a bright office, analyzing financial data with documents and a smartphone on the desk.
Smiling professional working at a laptop in a bright office, analyzing financial data with documents and a smartphone on the desk.
How to reduce medical billing underpayments

Learn how to improve payment tracking, prevent underpaid claims in medical billing, and protect reimbursement.

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Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
Electronic claims submission tips: Getting paid faster

Use these tips to streamline claims processing and enhance accuracy, allowing your practice to submit clean claims more efficiently and strengthen reimbursement without adding unnecessary workload.

Determine how to attract patients to a medical practice with a blog and social media
Determine how to attract patients to a medical practice with a blog and social media
How to attract patients with your medical practice blog and social media channels

Having an online presence is vital for a successful medical practice. Discover proven strategies for reaching your target patient demographic.

Photo of physician and patient representing private equity medical practice
Photo of physician and patient representing private equity medical practice
Private equity firms and their impact on private practices: A deep dive

Equity firms are buying out private medical providers at record rates. We surveyed over 610 people and 360 practitioners about the impact on healthcare.

A medical professional reviewing patient information on a clipboard in a well-lit, organized office, symbolizing focus and quality care.
A medical professional reviewing patient information on a clipboard in a well-lit, organized office, symbolizing focus and quality care.
TRVU and RVU: How to analyze reimbursement and profitability

Use relative value units (RVUs) to compare services and sharpen reimbursement across every payer, guiding each provider and everyday practice management decisions.

Doctor implementing email marketing best practices
Doctor implementing email marketing best practices
Healthcare email marketing best practices for doctors

Succeed with email marketing in healthcare by following these 10 tips for independent practices.

Physician burnout: Protect yourself and your business

What are the causes of physician burnout, and what are solutions?

Mother and child patient with family medicine physician
Mother and child patient with family medicine physician
Burnout in family medicine: The weight of patient complexity

Tebra survey data shows how patient complexity and bureaucratic tasks contribute to burnout in family medicine.

Physician and medical practice manager read about ways to attract new patients
Physician and medical practice manager read about ways to attract new patients
32 proven growth strategies to get more patients in 2026

Get new patients and grow your practice with these digital strategies.

doctor pictured using calculate to calculate mental health services
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

hand of medical professional using calculator
hand of medical professional using calculator
The true cost of medical billing

From unexpected fees to AI adoption, what’s changing in healthcare medical billing costs and medical billing services?

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.

hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
Hidden threats in your health-related Google searches

Explore the hidden cyber risks in common health searches and learn how to protect yourself while seeking medical information online.

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older femme person listening to music in headphones
Healing harmonies: Top music for mental health

People often listen to these artists and genres to support their mental health and well-being

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.

Three healthcare professionals, including a physician and two clinicians in scrubs, reviewing information together on a tablet in a clinical setting.
Three healthcare professionals, including a physician and two clinicians in scrubs, reviewing information together on a tablet in a clinical setting.
Preventive care trends in healthcare today

More providers are embracing prevention-first approaches, but many feel undertrained and unsupported in applying core lifestyle medicine pillars within their current continuity of care models.

Microdosing GLP-1 medications: A new weight-loss trend?

New data from Tebra highlights who’s microdosing, why, and the mixed reactions about this approach.

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.

doctors in clinic setting looking at charts together
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.

two healthcare professionals, one in a wheelchair and one standing, brainstorming how to boost patient engagement
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 healthcare professional discussing a chart with a patient in a clinical setting.
A healthcare professional discussing a chart with a patient in a clinical setting.
The silent struggle: Why patients hesitate to ask about GLP-1 medications

Many patients want to ask their doctors about GLP-1 medications — but over half are staying silent.

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