
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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Explore AI’s impact on patient care, practices, and the future of healthcare through expert insights and real-world findings.
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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.
Healthcare subscription models: Are patients ready for it?
Exploring patient interest, concerns, and trust in subscription-based healthcare.
2024 survey unveils tax refunds’ role in covering healthcare costs
Americans share how a healthcare tax refund fits into real budgets in 2024, from rising health coverage costs to overdue bills. Our survey looks at the practical ways people use a tax return to keep up with healthcare expenses without delaying routine or needed care.
Nursing, burnout and admin strain — would nurses choose the same path?
Stress and limited support are causing many nurses to question whether they’d choose this path again.
Healthmaxxing IRL: How patients and providers feel about viral wellness extremes
Social media has changed how Americans approach their health – from initial research to secure patient messaging – but not always in ways providers would recommend.
The decline of the flu shot: Where vaccination is dropping and why
Flu vaccination rates have fallen dramatically in recent years, and new research reveals how changing clinical eligibility perceptions and patient access barriers are driving the shift.
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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The scamdemic: How fake healthcare messages are eroding patient trust and disrupting continuity of care
Healthcare scams are rising. New data shows how fake doctor messages disrupt continuity of care, increase no-shows, and strain medical practice operations.
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.
Do lower prices make generic medications the top choice for Americans?
Exploring cost savings, perceived effectiveness, and the role of medication type in American buying habits.
Perceptions of Suzetrigine: The first “nonaddictive” painkiller
Could this be the safer alternative that patients and healthcare professionals have been waiting for?
The year-end healthcare crunch: How deductibles and demand shape patient and professional behavior
Patients are rushing to book last-minute appointments before deductibles reset, while professionals face burnout and holiday disruptions.
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.
Provider trust in supplements: Continuity of care and risks
Tebra surveyed healthcare providers to learn when supplements fit into continuity of care, which products earn trust, and where misinformation creates real clinical risk.
Medical price transparency: How cost confusion delays care
Unexpected medical bills are causing patients to delay care, avoid treatment, and question their understanding about healthcare costs and coverage transitions.
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.
How patients and providers use ChatGPT in care
New research captures what happens when patients bring AI into care and how providers are responding within real-world clinical workflows and continuity of care.
The hidden cost of switching doctors
Why patients change providers, the real-world impacts on patient trust and practice efficiency and how digital healthcare solutions reduce friction.
How patients choose and drop doctors in a digital-first healthcare system
Today’s patients expect more than just good care — they want convenience, connection, digital access, and a doctor with a five-star rating.
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.
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.
Appointment delays and wait times: A patient and doctor report
Learn the factors behind long waits for medical care and strategies to improve the appointment process.
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