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Physician reads about medical practice website design
Physician reads about medical practice website design
Does your medical website design need a makeover?

These 9 best medical practice design examples adhere to best practices and showcase unique ways to reach patients.

Ozempic in America
Ozempic in America
Ozempic in America: What’s the real impact? A survey reveals details

Diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic has gone viral — causing a shortage. Find out its side effects, alternatives, broader impacts, and who wants it most.

Medical practice manager reads about content marketing for doctors
Medical practice manager reads about content marketing for doctors
The importance of content marketing for doctors

Content marketing for doctors is a way to connect with patients and prospects, establish trust and credibility, and take your online presence to the next level.

People look at computer reading about seo reviews medical practices need to know
People look at computer reading about seo reviews medical practices need to know
How online reviews affect SEO for medical practices and doctors

Learn why patient reviews are critical to your practice’s digital footprint.

Healthcare practice manager reads about social media and medical practices
Healthcare practice manager reads about social media and medical practices
How to use social media for your medical practice

Here’s how to create and implement a social media marketing strategy that grows your practice and empowers your patients.

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Doctor and daughter looking at how to start a medical practice website checklist
Doctor and daughter looking at how to start a medical practice website checklist
11 medical practice website must-haves (+ free checklist)

What’s your medical practice website missing? Here are 11 must-haves — plus a free checklist to track your progress.

Health IT specialists look into how to make a website hipaa-compliant
Health IT specialists look into how to make a website hipaa-compliant
10 keys to a HIPAA-compliant medical practice website

Want to know how to stay HIPAA-compliant on your medical practice website? It’s all about privacy and security.

woman learning how to improve website ranking on google for medical practice website
woman learning how to improve website ranking on google for medical practice website
How to make your medical practice website rank on Google

Can patients and prospects find you online? These SEO tips will help your medical practice website rank on Google.

Healthcare practice owner looks at medical practice marketing plan template on computer
Healthcare practice owner looks at medical practice marketing plan template on computer
Borrow this medical practice marketing plan template

This medical practice marketing plan template makes it easier than ever to ensure your healthcare marketing is off to a good start.

Practice manager reads about how to get patient referrals
Practice manager reads about how to get patient referrals
4 ways to get high-quality patient referrals

Learn how optimizing your practice’s web presence can help you get more new patients in the door.

Boost your reputation: Strategies for doctors to get 5-star patient reviews

Make a lasting impression on potential patients and improve your online reputation. Read on for expert tips and strategies for getting 5-star reviews.

Independent healthcare provider smiles after reading about medical practice growth tips
Independent healthcare provider smiles after reading about medical practice growth tips
Turn your medical practice website into a growth machine

Your medical practice website can both serve patients and help you grow if you keep these best practices in mind.

person learning local seo strategies for doctors
person learning local seo strategies for doctors
SEO for doctors: 5 ways to boost traffic to your site

Expand your client base and grow your practice by implementing these local SEO strategies.

Medical provider looks at examples of social media in healthcare marketing
Medical provider looks at examples of social media in healthcare marketing
5 healthcare providers who have nailed social media

These providers know how to attract patients with social media and keep them engaged.

Independent healthcare practitioner works to improve patient care
Independent healthcare practitioner works to improve patient care
Philosophy, process, practice management: What you need for better patient care

Independent providers can provide the best patient care — here’s how.

Healthcare biller reading about medical billing company reputation
Healthcare biller reading about medical billing company reputation
5 steps to building and maintaining your medical billing company’s online reputation

Here are 5 easy steps to building your medical billing company’s online reputation — you may even already be doing some of them.

graphic of book on starting a medical billing company
graphic of book on starting a medical billing company
How to start a medical billing company

With a positive industry outlook, you can start and grow a medical billing company by following these simple steps.

Graphic representing interoperability in healthcare
Graphic representing interoperability in healthcare
“Interoperability” — what does this health IT buzzword mean for your practice?

Learn about interoperability, why it matters in healthcare, and the federal government office responsible for setting interoperability standards.

Two billers discuss automation in medical billing
Two billers discuss automation in medical billing
5 benefits of robotic process automation in medical billing

Robotic automation in medical billing can reduce expenses, boost retention, create healthy cash flow, streamline compliance, and more.

Physician ponders healthcare practice growth while working with a patient
Physician ponders healthcare practice growth while working with a patient
Get on the path to growth: Your guide to thriving in 2024 as a healthcare practice

Acquiring new patients isn’t the only way to grow your healthcare practice. Get 3 key strategies to thrive in 2024.

Billing company owner reads about the medical billing industry outlook
Billing company owner reads about the medical billing industry outlook
What is the medical billing industry outlook?

The medical billing industry outlook is positive for 2025 and beyond, despite regulatory and late payment challenges. Here is how billers can combat those threats.

Physician and medical practice manager read about ways to attract new patients
Physician and medical practice manager read about ways to attract new patients
7 ways to attract new patients to your practice in 2025

Get new patients and grow your practice with these digital strategies.

Provider looks at Google reviews for his medical practice
Provider looks at Google reviews for his medical practice
How to get more online reviews — and why it matters for your medical practice

Having consistent, positive online reviews is essential to helping your medical practice rank well on Google. Try these techniques to get more patient reviews.

Doctors discussing reasons patients leave independent medical practices
Doctors discussing reasons patients leave independent medical practices
5 reasons patients may leave your practice and what to do to keep them

Here are ways your practice may not be meeting your patients’ expectations — and steps you can take to turn things around.

medical billing services
medical billing services
How much should I charge for medical billing services?

There are 3 methods you can use to charge for your medical billing services: percentage, per claim, and hourly.

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