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Graphic depicting a patient experience survey template for independent medical practices
How to design a patient experience survey (with free downloadable template)

Learn how to design and send a patient experience survey, and get a free, customizable template to get started today.

Medical professional reads about creative ways to increase patient satisfaction
Medical professional reads about creative ways to increase patient satisfaction
5 easy ways to improve the patient experience in 2025

Did you know that 90% of patients want technology-driven care? Here are 5 ways to improve the patient experience in your practice.

Doctor treating patient and smiling while answering what is the patient experience
Doctor treating patient and smiling while answering what is the patient experience
What is patient experience, and how can medical practices improve it?

Patient experience impacts all aspects of your practice. Learn how to improve it, including using technology that supports the patient’s needs and preferences.

Medical practice manager looks at a medical practice growth checklist online
Medical practice manager looks at a medical practice growth checklist online
Grow your independent practice in 2025: The practice growth checklist for medical providers

Use this helpful checklist to review your current growth actions and develop a comprehensive, proactive growth strategy for 2025 and beyond.

Medical practice owner searches online for ChatGPT doctor uses
Medical practice owner searches online for ChatGPT doctor uses
What doctors should know before using ChatGPT

Healthcare professionals are exploring how OpenAI’s chatbot can be used in medicine — but should it?

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Medical billing manager reads about what is a/r in medical billing
Medical billing manager reads about what is a/r in medical billing
How to improve medical billing accounts receivable (A/R) and manage denials

Lower your A/R to raise your bottom line with these tips.

Medical practice owner reads about how to improve patient journey
Medical practice owner reads about how to improve patient journey
How to improve the patient journey at your practice

Improve and optimize every step of the patient journey with these tips.

woman reading about healthcare marketing trends
woman reading about healthcare marketing trends
10 healthcare marketing trends in 2025

Patient engagement is more important than ever.

healthcare worker burned out
healthcare worker burned out
Burnout in healthcare workers is a real issue

Are you concerned about burnout at your independent practice? Here are 4 tips to help protect yourself and your staff from burnout.

The ultimate guide for medical practice growth in 2024

Use these practice growth digital strategies to increase patient volume and enrich every patient’s overall experience.

Physician smiling after optimizing images on Google business profile for medical practice.
Physician smiling after optimizing images on Google business profile for medical practice.
Tips to optimize your practice’s Google Business Profile images and attract new patients

Most patients now find doctors and other medical providers online. Here are tips on how to optimize your Google business images to rank higher in search results.

Physician burnout: Protect yourself and your business

What are the causes of physician burnout, and what are solutions?

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