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 wearing glasses sits at a desk using a laptop, focused on reviewing healthcare or medical billing information in a bright, modern workspace.
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.

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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.

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Middle-aged man sitting indoors, holding a coffee mug and looking at his smartphone in a bright, modern setting.
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.

A male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope smiles warmly at a female patient while resting a reassuring hand on her shoulder during a consultation.
A male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope smiles warmly at a female patient while resting a reassuring hand on her shoulder during a consultation.
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.

A couple sitting together on a couch, reviewing healthcare information on a tablet in a bright living room.
A couple sitting together on a couch, reviewing healthcare information on a tablet in a bright living room.
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.

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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.

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.

Biller smiles in office after applying medical billing automation strategies
Biller smiles in office after applying medical billing automation strategies
How medical billing automation can maximize efficiency: 4 strategies for billing companies

Find out how automation can help your billing company optimize operations, reduce errors, and free up staff for higher-value work.

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doctor holding hand of elderly patient
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.

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.

Patient appointment scheduling lifts the burden on practices.
Patient appointment scheduling lifts the burden on practices.
Effective patient scheduling systems: Benefits and best practices

The most effective scheduling systems reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and create a convenient, seamless experience.

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.

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.

Medical office manager calculates reimbursements after learning how practices can get paid with new credit reporting
Medical office manager calculates reimbursements after learning how practices can get paid with new credit reporting
How practices can get paid in the new era of credit reporting

With increasing legislation around banning overdue medical bills from credit reports, practices must adapt to a patient-centric payment strategy. Learn how improved communication, flexible options, and digital tools can drive faster payments and stronger financial health.

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.

Doomscrolling is one of several harmful physician burnout coping mechanisms.
Doomscrolling is one of several harmful physician burnout coping mechanisms.
Physician burnout coping mechanisms: Healthy vs. unhealthy responses in private practice

While most physicians have at least one healthy coping strategy, 53% admit to at least one unhealthy behavior.

Physician looks out window demonstrating emotional fatigue in medicine
Physician looks out window demonstrating emotional fatigue in medicine
Emotional fatigue in medicine: What’s beneath the surface of physician burnout?

Learn what drives emotional fatigue in your practice and find actionable solutions to reduce burnout at its source.

2026 healthcare observances
2026 healthcare observances
Complete 2026 calendar of health observances and holidays in the United States

This 2026 health observances calendar is your go-to resource for planning campaigns that engage patients, promote preventive care, and elevate your practice’s role in the community.

Smiling female doctor in an office reviewing medical notes on her laptop with medication bottles and paperwork on the desk.
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.

A male doctor in a white coat discusses paperwork with a male patient at a desk, both appearing engaged and focused. Natural light streams through the window behind them, creating a bright and calm setting.
A male doctor in a white coat discusses paperwork with a male patient at a desk, both appearing engaged and focused. Natural light streams through the window behind them, creating a bright and calm setting.
Sliding fee scale: Ensuring affordable healthcare access

A sliding free scale is a pricing system where the cost of a product or service is adjusted based on a customer’s ability to pay, typically determined by their income.

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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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.

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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.

a Black doctor using a tablet to take steps to protect patient privacy
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.

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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