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Every Saturday, The Intake brings you a curated selection of expert tips, free eBooks, in-depth reports, and comprehensive guides. Designed specifically for independent healthcare practices, doctors, and medical billing companies, our newsletter is more than just information — it's a transformation for your practice.

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The Intake featured image December 7 2024
Week of December 7, 2024: Preparing for 2025 with end-of-year appointments + Medicare updates

This week, access a billing rejections checklist, fresh marketing strategies, EHR resources, and more. As your calendar gets closer to 2025, now’s the perfect time to gear up for a strong finish — and an even stronger start to the new year. This week’s issue is packed with actionable strategies and tools to help your […]

December 6, 2024
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The Intake featured image November 30 2024
Week of November 30, 2024: November RCM news + Free December healthcare observances calendar

This week, access EHR resources, tips to win new billing company business, and more. Happy Thanksgiving weekend! We hope your plates have been overflowing and your hearts even fuller. For providers this week, we’re offering a roundup of November’s top revenue cycle management news — along with a free December healthcare observances calendar to ring […]

November 29, 2024
Festive fall decorations are one of the ways to celebrate Thanksgiving for primary care practices
Festive fall decorations are one of the ways to celebrate Thanksgiving for primary care practices
Week of November 23, 2024: Celebrating Thanksgiving at your practice + Capturing more revenue in 2025

This week, read about in-person vs. virtual practices, onboarding tips for billing companies, and more. From all of us at The Intake, we extend our gratitude for your readership and unwavering dedication to healthcare. We hope this newsletter serves as a token of our support and appreciation for the incredible work you do every day. […]

November 22, 2024
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The Intake featured image November 16 2024
Week of November 16, 2024: Healthcare hypergrowth insights and strategies

This week, access EHR resources and more. Whether you’re a provider seeing record growth or a billing company owner looking to expand your client base, this week’s issue delivers valuable insights for your business success.  For providers, we’ll reveal healthcare hypergrowth strategies and tools from our latest study — and show you how to smoothly […]

November 15, 2024
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The Intake featured image November 9 2024
Week of November 9, 2024: New resource for billing companies + Tips to boost profits

This week, read about prescription preferences, insurance credentialing and payments, and more. Happy Saturday to our Intake newsletter community. After a long election season, we hope you’re finding some time to recharge. This week’s issue is packed with insights to support you in driving efficiency and profitability, whether you’re running a billing company serving independent […]

November 8, 2024
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The Intake featured image November 2 2024
Week of November 2, 2024: Free financial health resources + Automation and scheduling tools

This week, access sample patient experience survey questions and more. As your practice navigates revenue-related updates like expiring telehealth provisions and rising EFT fees, it’s vital to stay informed. Our latest RCM news roundup, along with our in-depth RCM guide, offer practical strategies to streamline your revenue cycle, boost reimbursements, and gain financial sustainability. Plus, […]

November 1, 2024
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The Intake featured image October 26 2024
Week of October 26, 2024: Harris vs. Trump healthcare plans + Free November healthcare observances calendar

This week, learn about Halloween-related ICD-10 codes, quality reporting updates, and more. With the United States election just around the corner, the future of healthcare is on the ballot. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with insights into how the healthcare plans of both Harris and Trump could impact patients and your practice. As […]

October 25, 2024
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The Intake featured image October 19 2024
Week of October 19, 2024: Tips to increase profitability + Ways to celebrate Halloween at your practice

This week, read about misleading medical advice on TikTok, starting a mental health practice, and more. Spooky season is in full swing, and a recent Tebra study revealed some chilling findings on the topic of TikTok: on average, 45% of medical advice on the social media platform is false or misleading. Learn more about our […]

October 18, 2024
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The Intake featured image October 12 2024
Week of October 12, 2024: Save money on medical practice essentials + Halloween marketing ideas

This week, read about revenue cycle KPIs, get your free independent provider playbook, and more. Cutting costs is vital for your practice’s success. This week, Dr. John Scala shares simple, practical tips to help you save on essential supplies. Optimizing your revenue cycle is also crucial — we’ll show you how to develop a dashboard […]

October 11, 2024
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The Intake featured image October 5 2024
Week of October 5, 2024: Essential September RCM news + Exclusive EHR/EMR selection guide

This week, gain insights into layoffs in healthcare, preventing staff burnout, and more. 2024 has seen a wave of layoffs sweep across hospitals, health systems, and the healthcare industry as a whole. We decided to ask healthcare professionals and the decision-makers who manage them about the truths and struggles behind these job cuts — read […]

October 4, 2024
Physician and medical practice staff members discuss how to write an appointment cancellation letter from doctor to patient
Physician and medical practice staff members discuss how to write an appointment cancellation letter from doctor to patient
Week of September 28, 2024: Free October healthcare calendar + Getting patients vaccinated

This week, get a sample letter for appointment cancellations, improve efficiency at your practice, and more. October brings new opportunities to connect with your patients and community via thoughtful marketing activities. Download next month’s healthcare observances and marketing ideas calendar to plan the ideas that fit best with your practice’s goals. Don’t miss this week’s […]

September 27, 2024
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The Intake featured image September 21 2024
Week of September 21, 2024: Measuring trust in healthcare + Exclusive medical billing resources

This week, access tips to manage tough patient interactions, create successful Facebook ads, and more. Cue the iconic Earth, Wind & Fire song because it’s the 21st of September! While you’re at it, check out our special report on the powerful connection between music and mental health. Discover top artists, track characteristics, and the benefits […]

September 20, 2024
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The Intake featured image September 14 2024
Week of September 14, 2024: Streamline billing processes + Get more patient reviews

This week, read about healthcare costs on patient well-being, access our EMR vs. EHR guide, and more. Fall is around the corner, and it’s an opportune time to prepare for the seasonal health challenges ahead by refocusing on preventive care and patient education — ensuring communities stay healthy as the days grow shorter and cooler. […]

September 13, 2024
patient feedback for independent practices
patient feedback for independent practices
Week of September 7, 2024: EHR stats you should know + Resources for running a practice

This week, read about the case for independent practice, the benefits of patient feedback, and more. We hope you enjoyed the short workweek! In today’s issue, we offer tips around healthcare technology, patient care, and financial management: Plus, don’t miss the first article of our new column, “The Business of Medicine,” about the case for […]

September 10, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 31 2024
Week of August 31, 2024: The latest RCM news + Hidden cyber risks in health searches

This week, read about nurse practitioner authority laws by state, RPA vs. AI for medical billing, and more. As you unwind this Labor Day weekend, we’re bringing you the latest must-read updates. Dive into essential resources, including top revenue cycle management news from the last month and: Plus, assess your practice’s efficiency with our automation […]

August 30, 2024
NP salary by state
NP salary by state
Week of August 24, 2024: Free September healthcare observances calendar + Highest & lowest NP salaries by state

This week, access ICD-10-CM changes for 2025, a guide to insurance credentialing, and more. Get a headstart on September healthcare observances — and engaging your patients and community next month — with our free downloadable marketing calendar. Also, take a look at our resources especially for nurse practitioners (NPs). This week, we share the states […]

August 23, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 17 2024
Week of August 17, 2024: Free virtual backgrounds for telehealth appointments + Collection letter templates that work

This week, access video marketing strategies, a guide to HIPAA-compliant responses to reviews, and more. We hope you had a great week! We’re about a month away from the end of summer, so remember to squeeze in those last barbecues, pool sessions, and sun-filled adventures. Also, give your practice a competitive edge with this week’s […]

August 16, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 10 2024
Week of August 10, 2024: MIPS tips and webinar to maximize reimbursements + Matrix for evaluating EHR vendors

This week, read about how to unplug during vacation, fix practice inefficiencies, get more patients, and more. As COVID rates surge globally, even affecting athletes at the Paris Olympics, August’s National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) offers an opportunity to inform your patients about the importance of vaccinations. The updated 2024-2025 COVID and flu vaccines are […]

August 9, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 3 2024
Week of August 3, 2024: Anniversary issue + Free workbook on beating billing and insurance challenges

This week, read about essential RCM news, identifying EHR needs based on specialty, and more. We are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of The Intake! Thank you for joining us over the last year — we look forward to continue providing you with the most relevant, impactful, up-to-date information to help you and your independent practice […]

August 2, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 27 2024
Week of July 27, 2024: Take our survey for a chance to win + Free EHR selection templates inside

This week, access tips to support your patients, establish a budget for an EHR, and more. July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a month-long observance highlighting the mental health disparities that exist among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color). Also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month, this is an essential time […]

July 26, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 20 2024
Week of July 20, 2024: Master your EHR + Drive marketing success with these free tips

Engage your patients, improve staff retention, and more. Did you know July is UV Safety Month? With 2024 shaping up to be one of the hottest recorded years — if not the hottest — the time is ripe to use these marketing ideas to educate your patients about UV radiation and safety. Discover additional essential […]

July 19, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 13 2024
Week of July 13, 2024: Ace your EHR implementation + free ICD-10-CM code glossary

Billing automation tips, top podcasts for doctors, and more Inside beating the heat this weekend? Cool down and level up with this week’s top tips and trends: Plus, have you checked out our free ICD-10-CM Code Glossary yet? It’s the perfect quick reference tool for independent providers to simplify billing, streamline documentation, and enhance patient […]

July 12, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 6 2024
Week of July 6, 2024: Strengthen the well-being of your patients, staff, and practice

Avoid appointment overrun, improve your medical billing, and more. We hope you’re enjoying a relaxing holiday weekend! Grab a refreshing beverage and check out this week’s top stories to help you strengthen the well-being of your practice, patients, and staff more than ever: Plus, access your free template along with tips to create the most […]

July 5, 2024
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The Intake featured image June 29
Week of June 29, 2024: Free July healthcare observances calendar inside

Essential RCM news, dealing with problem patients, and more We hope you have a joyful and safe July 4th celebration! This week, find out how automation and AI can support your practice’s mission to provide an excellent patient experience — as well as your profitability. Essential stories this week: Plus, download our exclusive guide to […]

June 28, 2024
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Week of June 22, 2024: Maximize patient interaction — essential tips and strategies

How much time do doctors really spend with patients?  Welcome to summer! This week, we reveal how doctors can spend more time with patients and cover other top-of-mind topics to position your practice for success:  This week’s must-read resources: Plus, don’t miss our on-demand webinar showing how one independent practice owner successfully replaced his practice’s […]

June 21, 2024
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