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GLP-1 Medication in a box
GLP-1 Medication in a box
26% plan to include GLP-1 meds in 2025 goals, led by 37% of Gen Z

Learn how weight-loss drugs are redefining health priorities in the New Year

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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.

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.

Header image for Healthcare Subscription Models: Are Patients Ready for It?
Header image for Healthcare Subscription Models: Are Patients Ready for It?
Healthcare subscription models: Are patients ready for it?

Exploring patient interest, concerns, and trust in subscription-based healthcare.

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 the world of medical billing

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice
Perceptions of Suzetrigine: The first “nonaddictive” painkiller

Could this be the safer alternative that patients and healthcare professionals have been waiting for?

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.

The state of private practice operations in 2025

We surveyed 122 practice owners to understand how independent practices are tackling rising costs, billing challenges, and patient acquisition and retention.

measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most
measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most
Measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most

Exploring patient preferences, from state rankings to AI adoption

prescription medication bottle with blurry provider in background
prescription medication bottle with blurry provider in background
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.

doctor in a lab setting
doctor in a lab setting
Dr. AI? How artificial intelligence is transforming the patient-provider dynamic

Explore AI’s impact on patient care, practices, and the future of healthcare through expert insights and real-world findings.

healthcare struggles after a move
healthcare struggles after a move
Finding a new healthcare provider after a move can be a struggle

New research finds Americans face significant delays in medical care after relocating

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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.

GLP-1 Medication in a box
GLP-1 Medication in a box
26% plan to include GLP-1 meds in 2025 goals, led by 37% of Gen Z

Learn how weight-loss drugs are redefining health priorities in the New Year

older femme person listening to music in headphones
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

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.

doctor holding hand of elderly patient
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.

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

Tebra Time With Patients Survey
Tebra Time With Patients Survey
Balancing act: How independent healthcare providers can reclaim time with patients 

A new Tebra survey highlights administrative and EHR challenges in patient interaction time.

how to get more patients
how to get more patients
The guide to attracting patients to your medical practice

Get patients in the door with these marketing and patient engagement tips.

Graphic with spotlight on medical practice depicting patient survey about independent practices
Graphic with spotlight on medical practice depicting patient survey about independent practices
Survey: Patients prefer personalized care from independent practices above corporate providers

Tebra surveyed 1,146 US adults with current healthcare providers to learn about their preferences between independent healthcare providers and health systems and corporate-based providers.