
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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Private equity firms and their impact on private practices: A deep dive
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TRVU and RVU: How to analyze reimbursement and profitability
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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.
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AI in private practice
Private practices are adopting AI-powered tools to ease workloads and improve care, but concerns remain.
Hidden threats in your health-related Google searches
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Healing harmonies: Top music for mental health
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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.
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.
Why patients miss appointments — and how practices can help
No-shows and canceled appointments are costing practices over $22,000 per year.
Hypergrowth in healthcare: How marketing teams can thrive
Learn how healthcare companies scale strategies during rapid expansion.
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Better patient engagement requires a patient-centric approach. Develop yours with an active strategy to remove barriers, support engagement, and maintain it over time.
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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