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How to evaluate EHR vendors
How to evaluate EHR vendors
How to evaluate EHR vendors (with free matrix)

Learn how to choose the right EHR vendor with our guide, featuring common challenges, key criteria, and a free evaluation matrix to ensure your practice thrives.

physicians smiling identifying specialty needs for EHR
physicians smiling identifying specialty needs for EHR
How to identify EHR needs by specialty

Discover how to choose the perfect specialty-specific EHR for your practice, improving efficiency and patient care while avoiding common pitfalls.

Image depicting EHR costs and budgets for electronic health record system software
Image depicting EHR costs and budgets for electronic health record system software
How to establish a budget for an EHR system (with free budget template)

Discover how to budget for EHR costs in your independent practice, with benefits and tips for maximizing your electronic health record software investment.

cleaning up EHR inbox
cleaning up EHR inbox
How to clean up and manage your EHR inbox

Effective EHR inbox management is the key to harnessing your EHR’s full potential.

doctor and patient communicating
doctor and patient communicating
Communicating effectively throughout the patient journey: A guide for healthcare practices

What should define effective patient communication for practices? A consistent experience that improves each step of the patient path, fostering both acquisition and retention.

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Image of doctor looking at tablet to determine what are hsa deductibles for 2024
Image of doctor looking at tablet to determine what are hsa deductibles for 2024
HSA deductibles to increase in 2024: What independent healthcare practices need to know

Learn about what the upcoming HSA deductible increases mean for your patients and practice.

two doctors discussing flexibility in healthcare
two doctors discussing flexibility in healthcare
Why patients demand flexibility from their healthcare provider

Flexibility in healthcare matters to patients. Here’s how to increase your flexibility — not your workload.

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