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Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare guide: Stop, respond, recover

This guide equips providers with the best knowledge and tools to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity in healthcare.

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Medical practice manager looks at a medical practice growth checklist online
Grow your independent practice in 2025: The practice growth checklist for medical providers

Use this helpful checklist to review your current growth actions and develop a comprehensive, proactive growth strategy for 2025 and beyond.

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Smiling male doctor with a beard and glasses, wearing a white coat and stethoscope, sits at a desk typing on a computer in a well-lit office.
2025 MIPS and MACRA updates: A guide for clinicians and medical billers

Discover critical 2025 MIPS and MACRA updates affecting your practice’s reimbursement, performance thresholds, and scoring changes you need to know now.

patient no-show policy
patient no-show policy
Write the best no-show policy for your practice (and patients)

A strong no-show policy not only reduces late and no-show appointments but protects your practice revenue and patient relationships. Here’s how.

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physician smiling and speaking to practice staff member
How to optimize margins and increase revenue at your medical practice

Learn how to optimize your practice’s operations — which can help you improve your financial performance, provide exceptional patient experiences, and make your business more profitable.

Retiree on Medicare asks healthcare provider what is an accountable care organization
Retiree on Medicare asks healthcare provider what is an accountable care organization
What is an Accountable Care Organization? A provider’s guide

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are groups of healthcare providers and hospitals that come together to coordinate care for Medicare patients.

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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.

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 practice manager works on healthcare conversion rate optimization on laptop computer
Medical practice manager works on healthcare conversion rate optimization on laptop computer
A guide to conversion marketing for healthcare practices

Learn how you can get potential patients to take the next steps on your practice website.

The ultimate guide for medical practice growth in 2024

Use these practice growth digital strategies to increase patient volume and enrich every patient’s overall experience.

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a parent with a child who illustrates starting a medical practice checklist
New medical practice checklist: Here’s how to get started

Make starting a medical practice easier with this checklist.

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medical clinic office equipment
Medical clinic office equipment: A checklist for your practice

The right medical office equipment can help you enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources. Use this checklist to get started.

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Physician smiles in office while reading holiday season checklist for independent practices
The holiday season checklist for independent practices: Essential steps for ending the year strong

Streamline your independent practice’s year-end tasks with this checklist that covers everything from patient records to marketing strategy.

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Counselor leads session in office after deciding between in-person vs virtual practice
Owning an in-person vs. virtual practice

Discover the advantages and challenges of both in-person and virtual counseling practices to make an informed decision.

How to start a mental health private practice
How to start a mental health private practice
How to start a mental health private practice: A step-by-step guide

As a mental health professional, you’ve probably asked yourself, “How do I start a private practice?” Access key considerations and tips around establishing your own business.

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provider taking advantage of AI healthcare trends
From scribe to strategist: 5 AI trends reshaping private practices

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is evolving beyond simple task automation.

Doctor and daughter looking at how to start a medical practice website checklist
Doctor and daughter looking at how to start a medical practice website checklist
11 medical practice website must-haves (+ free checklist)

What’s your medical practice website missing? Here are 11 must-haves — plus a free checklist to track your progress.

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a provider who uses medical billing automation for clean claims
A guide to medical billing automation and revenue cycle management for your independent practice

Streamline your billing process and claims management to reduce claim denials, minimize reimbursement delays, and shorten payment cycles.

Independent physician protecting patient data
Independent physician protecting patient data
HIPAA and PHI: A practical guide for healthcare providers

Learn how your practice can protect patient data, maintain HIPAA compliance, and avoid costly penalties with this step-by-step guide.

Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare guide: Stop, respond, recover

This guide equips providers with the best knowledge and tools to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity in healthcare.

HIPAA security rule
HIPAA security rule
HIPAA Security Rule checklist: Safeguarding patient data

The HIPAA Security Rule sets national standards for protecting electronic protected health information.

Sliding scale fee therapy
Sliding scale fee therapy
Guide to creating a sliding fee scale (with free worksheets)

Step-by-step instructions on how to create a sliding fee scale so you can provide affordable healthcare services to patients in need — without sacrificing your practice’s financial health.

Medical practice owner types policy guidelines for terminating a patient relationship
Medical practice owner types policy guidelines for terminating a patient relationship
Terminating a patient relationship: A guide for practices and providers (includes sample letters)

Terminating a patient relationship is never easy but sometimes necessary. Here are best practices you need to know, plus sample letter templates.

patient recall meaning
patient recall meaning
From checkup to follow up: A guide to effective patient recall with free templates

Follow-up appointments are an important part of patient retention and quality care. Here’s why they matter — and 4 templates to use when you reach out to patients.

Top challenges mental health practitioners face — and how to overcome them
Top challenges mental health practitioners face — and how to overcome them
Top challenges mental health practitioners face — and how to overcome them

Mental health is complex and its treatment requires the well-being of the providers involved.

navigating GLP-1 drug coverage
navigating GLP-1 drug coverage
Navigating GLP-1 drug coverage: How physicians can support patients as requirements evolve

GLP-1 drug coverage is highly variable, which makes it difficult to track what payers do — and do not — cover.

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