Boost your practice: Weekly tips for healthcare pros
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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Week of February 21, 2026: Stop automated payer denials + Protect against HIPAA risks
This week, access tips to protect practice revenue and reclaim your time. AI is already affecting everyday practice operations, from payer denials to documentation workflows. Learn how to protect your revenue from automated rejections, stay compliant when using AI tools, and get hours back each week. Plus, private practice therapist Kristin Trick provides strategies for […]
Week of February 14, 2026: Alert fatigue fixes, new burnout stats, and ethical dilemma insights
This week, discover smart approaches for healthier operations. This Valentine’s Day, show your practice some love by tackling the tasks that drain your energy, from EHR inbox overwhelm and alert fatigue to burnout and complex ethical decisions. Discover strategies for selecting the right technology, protecting your team’s well-being, and making confident choices that strengthen both […]
Week of February 7, 2026: The latest RCM news + New revenue-boosting tips
This week, get expert strategies to strengthen your financial position in 2026. We’re covering the most pressing challenges facing your practice when it comes to protecting and recovering revenue: clearing backlogs, preventing denials, choosing the right AI tools, and reducing rework. Plus, get the latest RCM news impacting your operations and find out how much […]
Week of January 31, 2026: Physician burnout stats, cognitive load fixes, and February marketing ideas
This week, reclaim your time with burnout reduction strategies and tools designed for your practice. This week, dive into data-driven insights from our latest physician burnout research — and discover how AI and automation can tackle the crisis head-on, from cutting documentation time to easing cognitive overload. Plus, access strategic February marketing ideas to help […]
Week of January 24, 2026: New data + Expert tips: Why patients stay loyal and engaged
This week, get tips to keep more patients and boost engagement. Patient expectations have evolved beyond clinical care: 65% now say they’ll switch providers for better digital conveniences, transparent communication, and personalized experiences that fit their lives. In this issue, find actionable strategies to measure engagement and leverage technology without losing the human touch. Plus, […]
Week of January 17, 2026: Recover revenue leaks + Fast-track your reimbursement
This week, access your guide to automated billing, virtual payment cards, and EHR selection. Independent practices have more control over revenue than they may realize — and the right systems can transform quiet drains from missed copays and stalled claims into steady, predictable income. We show you where to spot the opportunities and which automation […]
Week of January 10, 2026: Boost your collections in 2026 + Payment tools that actually work
This week, access tips to improve affordability, streamline your billing workflow, and collect more payments. The new year brings reset deductibles and higher insurance premiums for your patients — making now the time to optimize your payment collection workflow before cash flow challenges compound. This week, discover how to streamline your billing processes, implement integrated […]
Week of January 3, 2026: Start 2026 strong: Billing guidance, marketing ideas, and key dates
This week, kick off 2026 with a comprehensive billing workbook, January observances, top conferences, and more. Happy 2026! A new year brings a natural pause to reflect — and an opportunity to plan with intention. In this January issue, we’re sharing practical guidance to help you steady billing operations, align your outreach with the calendar, […]
Week of December 27, 2025: Your most-read stories of 2025 + Strategies to succeed in 2026
This week, discover your top stories of the year. Cheers to you, our readers! As we close out 2025, explore the stories that mattered most to independent practitioners this year — and get a head start on what’s ahead in 2026. Inside, you’ll find expert guidance on switching EHRs, boosting practice visibility, tackling burnout, maximizing […]
Week of December 20, 2025: What Tebra’s $250M funding for AI means for your practice
This week, access a free billing calculator, patient billing statement best practices, and more. Happy holidays from all of us at The Intake. As the year winds down, we’re sharing news that directly supports what independent practices need most right now. Tebra has secured $250 million to accelerate AI-powered tools designed to reduce administrative burden, […]
Week of December 13, 2025: Your roadmap to 2026 success: Top tech, more revenue, improved patient loyalty
This week, get expert insights on loyalty, billing, and the right tech for your practice. You’re building toward a strong 2026, and we’re giving you the strategies and insights to make it happen: capturing every dollar, creating patient experiences that drive loyalty, and implementing the technology that moves your practice forward. Dive in to discover […]
Week of December 6, 2025: Your practice’s guide to a profitable, less stressful holiday season
This week, access smart strategies for scheduling, marketing, and patient care through year-end. The holiday season is upon us, and we’re here to help you make the most of it. This week’s issue covers everything from staffing and filling last-minute appointment gaps to creating festive promotions that resonate with patients. Plus, get expert strategies for […]
Week of November 29, 2025: November RCM news, December marketing opportunities, free revenue webinar
This week, navigate Medicare participation, coding updates, and end-of-year priorities with confidence. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved Thanksgiving break with family and friends. This week’s issue is your toolkit for December success: an end-of-year checklist to tie up loose ends, November’s RCM news roundup to keep you informed on critical policy changes, fresh marketing […]
Week of November 22, 2025: Grab a helping of Thanksgiving celebration ideas + Patient loyalty tips
This week, discover the real reasons patients miss appointments, expert insights on preventing prescription abandonment, and more. As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for you — and for the vital work you do for your patients and communities. This week’s edition brings holiday engagement ideas for your team and patients, updates on legislation that […]
Week of November 15, 2025: Compliance, efficiency, and smarter EHRs — All in one issue
This week, access expert insights, an EHR calculator, and practice success tools. This week, discover how to transform your practice operations and bottom line with strategic workflow changes. Learn how combining annual wellness visits with E/M codes can increase your revenue while delivering better patient care, explore the critical differences between EHR systems that could […]
Week of November 8, 2025: Complete toolkit: Ace patient experience to boost loyalty and revenue
This week, access comprehensive resources to help improve the patient experience. Your patients expect seamless experiences. When you don’t deliver, they leave — costing your practice thousands in lost revenue and loyalty. This special issue reveals exactly how to elevate every touchpoint, from scheduling to payments to communication, so you can retain more patients, get […]
Week of November 1, 2025: Kickstart November success with marketing ideas, RCM news, and patient loyalty insights
This week, access a free patient experience survey template, communication strategies that save costs, and more. November brings significant updates for your practice, including open enrollment uncertainties and RCM news, new patient loyalty insights, and powerful marketing opportunities. Navigate this month successfully using our expert resources on patient experience surveys (including a free template), communication […]
Week of October 25, 2025: Treat your practice with patient engagement boosters and Halloween ICD-10 codes
This week, prep for Halloween with these frightfully fun resources. Halloween can be frightening — not just for patients, but for practices that miss engagement opportunities. See how to turn tricks into treats for your marketing, decode the season’s most common ICD-10 codes for injuries, and discover what really makes some patients “ghost.” TEBRA NEWS […]
Week of October 18, 2025: New data: Why patients leave their doctors + 2026 CPT code updates
This week, get strategies to strengthen your practice’s finances, compliance, and coding. This week, we’re tackling the revenue leaks quietly draining your practice — from unworked denials to patient confusion about the Big Beautiful Bill — and showing you exactly how to fix them. Get actionable strategies to promote financial literacy, navigate new RPM policy […]
Week of October 11, 2025: Protect your reputation + Keep patients loyal with these digital tools
This week, access our 2025 Patient Perspectives Report data for the latest digital features that drive patient loyalty. Online reviews now make or break your practice: 77% of patients read them before booking, and just 3 negative reviews can send half of potential patients to a competitor. This week, learn how Tebra’s new AI-powered tools […]
Week of October 4, 2025: AI strategies to fight burnout + Top September RCM news
This week, take our free quiz: How does your practice’s reputation stack up? AI isn’t just hype; it’s reshaping how independent practices save time, stay compliant, and attract patients. In this issue, get practical strategies to fight burnout, boost your online presence, and grow your business — plus the latest Vital Signs issue with 7 […]
Week of September 27, 2025: October marketing ideas + Enter to win $100
This week, learn about Cigna’s new downcoding policy, the top patient digital frustrations, and more. Your feedback drives this newsletter. Complete our quick 3-question survey for a chance at a $100 gift card, then dive into practical resources like October marketing ideas, a free revenue leak calculator, patient experience fixes, and Tebra’s new AI-powered review […]
Week of September 20, 2025: Practical resources for practice growth (free downloads)
This week, access a revenue healthcheck guide and get the latest on a $2.8B settlement and the hidden cost of switching doctors. Work smarter with practical resources designed for busy practice leaders. In this edition, you’ll find a free revenue workbook, growth worksheets, and a staff digital-readiness quiz — plus industry news that could impact […]
Week of September 13, 2025: Got 3 minutes? Win a $100 gift card
This week, access tips to safeguard your practice’s future, reduce burnout, and more. With potential telehealth cuts looming and AI concerns still pressing, independent practices need new strategies to stay competitive and profitable. This week, access data-backed insights on retaining patients, implementing AI safely, diversifying revenue streams, and more. Plus, we want to hear from […]
Week of September 6, 2025: Stay ahead with essential RCM news, coding updates, and no-show prevention tips
This week, learn about new ICD-10-CM codes, telehealth AI tips, and more. No-shows are costing practices thousands monthly while economic pressures drive 65% of Americans to delay specialty care, making patient engagement more critical than ever. This week, discover strategies to combat rising cancellations, master new ICD-10-CM codes, support telehealth appointments with AI, and adapt […]
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