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Medical provider reviews online reputation on mobile device
Unlock provider profiles to manage your online reputation

Do you know where your information is online? Discover how to find and optimize your provider profiles and manage your online reputation.

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Graphic depicting physician-owned medical office buildings
How choosing a location for your medical office can ensure practice growth

The location for your new medical practice can support growth or hinder it. Keep these 9 criteria in mind as you choose your location and space.

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Patient looks at medical practice advertising while searching for a new provider on computer
Get your medical practice off the ground with marketing

Launch and grow your medical practice with these 8 simple marketing essentials.

Healthcare provider reads about how to secure funding for medical practice business
Healthcare provider reads about how to secure funding for medical practice business
Securing funding for a new medical practice

One of the first steps in opening a practice is funding it. Here’s what you need to know about getting healthcare practice loans.

Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
Licenses you need to start your own medical practice

Here’s how to ensure you have the necessary licenses and credentials you need when starting your own practice — and that you don’t overlook any part of the process.

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Man learns about seo for healthcare.
Man learns about seo for healthcare.
Healthcare SEO trends for 2024: Use them to stay competitive

Marketing experts share the top SEO trends and tools in the healthcare digital landscape.

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Mother and daughter waiting in doctor's office waiting room
5 ideas to make waiting more pleasant at your healthcare practice

A few small adjustments to your waiting room can help boost patient retention and even drive practice growth.

Photo of physician and patient representing private equity medical practice
Photo of physician and patient representing private equity medical practice
Private equity firms and their impact on private practices: A deep dive

Equity firms are buying out private medical providers at record rates. We surveyed over 610 people and 360 practitioners about the impact on healthcare.

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happy doctor looking at revenue cycle management kpis
Key performance indicators for the revenue cycle

Master the complexities of medical billing. Learn how to evaluate medical billing specialist performance and optimize your revenue cycle through key performance indicators (KPIs).

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image of patient pointing to tablet screen next to doctor
9 ways to raise patient satisfaction to the optimal level

See what behaviors cause poor patient satisfaction and how you can change for the better.

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Woman on phone engaging in social media self diagnosis
Is self-diagnosis on social media helping or hurting people’s health?

Americans see pros and cons of social media diagnosis. We surveyed 1,000 people to learn more about this trend and its impact on individuals.

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woman using technology for mental health practice
Is your mental health practice ready for a new era?

Technology can help reduce administrative burdens and provide a more patient-centric experience — allowing mental health practices to deliver more quality care.

AI predicts the future of healthcare
AI predicts the future of healthcare
AI vs. human predictions: Envisioning the future of healthcare

Exclusive survey: What does the future hold for AI and healthcare?

Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
Healthcare professional reads about licenses to start your own medical business
Top 3 benefits of collecting payments at the time of service

Time-of-service payments can lead to more predictable revenue. A boon for independent practices.

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Physician smiling and speaking with patient about patient satisfaction scores
4 ways to improve patient satisfaction scores with digital experiences

Find out how providing up-to-date digital experiences can make a positive impact on patient satisfaction scores.

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Image of self-employed physician looking at paperwork
Key mindset shifts to becoming a self-employed physician

Consider these mindset shifts when making the transition to becoming self-employed.

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physician smiling and speaking to practice staff member
The ultimate how-to guide 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.

Graphic depicting strategies to hire medical staff
Graphic depicting strategies to hire medical staff
Who are the first 5 people I need to hire at my new medical practice?

Finding the right team is a key part of building and sustaining any business, especially an independent practice. Here’s who to hire first — and how to identify qualified candidates.

starting a medical billing business how to get clients
starting a medical billing business how to get clients
How to start a medical billing company: Key steps and strategies

Make the most of market demand and set up your own medical billing business. Learn how to start a medical billing company, get the right tools, and make sure you’re properly equipped to expand your client base.

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doctor researching Medicare for independent practices
Pros and cons of Medicare for independent practices

Is it worth participating in Medicare as an independent practice? Here’s a look at what you need to know before making your decision.

Calculating RVUs
Calculating RVUs
How to analyze RVUs and TRVUs: Improving reimbursement and profitability

Calculating RVUs and TRVUs is a critical part of running a practice. Dive into how it works.

urgent care lessons
urgent care lessons
What private healthcare practices can learn from urgent care centers

Grow an independent practice and perfect patient retention by following the example of urgent care centers.

patient scheduling opportunities
patient scheduling opportunities
Patient scheduling opportunities your medical practice is missing

Maximize your online bookings by taking advantage of these online patient scheduling options.

front desk burnout
front desk burnout
Preventing front desk staff burnout at your independent medical practice

Mitigate the negative effects of staff burnout by watching out for glaring signs and addressing them before it’s too late.

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owning a small healthcare practice graphic
Challenges of owning a small healthcare practice

Here are 5 challenges for independent practices and how to deal with them

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