Andrea Curry, head of editorial at The Intake

Andrea Curry is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years of storytelling under her belt. She has won multiple awards for her work and is now the head of editorial at The Intake, where she puts her passion for helping independent healthcare practices into action.

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woman watching tiktok medical advice videos
Misleading medical advice on TikTok: Separating fact from fiction

Recent Tebra research reveals a startling amount of misleading medical advice on TikTok, raising concerns about the potential impact on healthcare decisions.

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hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
Hidden threats in your health-related Google searches

Explore the hidden cyber risks in common health searches and learn how to protect yourself while seeking medical information online.

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older femme person listening to music in headphones
Healing harmonies: Top music for mental health

People often listen to these artists and genres to support their mental health and well-being

measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most
measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most
Measuring trust in healthcare and what patients value most

Exploring patient preferences, from state rankings to AI adoption

the 2024 blood donation shortage and solutions
the 2024 blood donation shortage and solutions
Medical experts weigh in on the national blood shortage

Discover experts’ opinions on the nation’s blood shortage and learn how independent practitioners can help.

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Three healthcare professionals, including a physician and two clinicians in scrubs, reviewing information together on a tablet in a clinical setting.
Preventive care trends in healthcare today

More providers are embracing prevention-first approaches, but many feel undertrained and unsupported in applying core lifestyle medicine pillars within their current continuity of care models.

Microdosing GLP-1 medications: A new weight-loss trend?

New data from Tebra highlights who’s microdosing, why, and the mixed reactions about this approach.

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A doctor using a stethoscope to check a male patient's heartbeat in a medical office.
Why patients miss appointments — and how practices can help

No-shows and canceled appointments are costing practices over $22,000 per year.

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doctors in clinic setting looking at charts together
Hypergrowth in healthcare: How marketing teams can thrive

Learn how healthcare companies scale strategies during rapid expansion.

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Two healthcare professionals review documents and point at a laptop screen, reflecting collaboration and planning when launching a medical billing business.
How to start and scale a successful medical billing company 

Build a profitable medical billing company with smart pricing, HIPAA-compliant workflows, and scalable systems that support continuity of care.

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hand of medical professional using calculator
The true cost of medical billing

From unexpected fees to AI adoption, what’s changing in healthcare medical billing costs and medical billing services?

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Two healthcare professionals in white coats review detailed billing data on a large computer monitor in a modern medical office.
How to transition to automated billing processes 

Read our practical guide to reducing billing errors, speeding up payments, and improving revenue cycle management (RCM) performance.

Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
Electronic claims submission tips: Getting paid faster

Use these tips to streamline claims processing and enhance accuracy, allowing your practice to submit clean claims more efficiently and strengthen reimbursement without adding unnecessary workload.

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.

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doctor smiling and creating successful Facebook ads
How to create successful Facebook ads for doctors

Follow these guidelines to ensure a return on investment for healthcare Facebook ads.

Doctor in a clinic uses a tablet to review patient billing data, illustrating automated workflows that reduce manual billing and speed up payment collection.
Doctor in a clinic uses a tablet to review patient billing data, illustrating automated workflows that reduce manual billing and speed up payment collection.
Automated patient billing and payment collection: Complete guide

Streamline billing workflows, improve collections, and enhance the patient payment experience with automation.

Clinician in blue scrubs standing in a medical office and reviewing information on a tablet, representing healthcare staff using digital tools to support billing workflow automation.
Clinician in blue scrubs standing in a medical office and reviewing information on a tablet, representing healthcare staff using digital tools to support billing workflow automation.
RPA use cases for healthcare billing: implementation examples

Revenue cycle management (RCM) has always depended on repetitive, rule-based tasks — the kind that eat up staff hours and invite human error. Robotic process automation (RPA) changes that equation. RPA uses software robots to handle structured, high-volume billing workflows that once required manual data entry, system toggling, and endless follow-up. The numbers make the […]

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A female doctor wearing a white coat and glasses sits at a desk using a laptop while writing notes on a clipboard in a bright medical office.
RCM software selection guide

Not all RCM software is right for your practice. We break down what to look for in this RCM software guide.

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A healthcare professional discussing a chart with a patient in a clinical setting.
The silent struggle: Why patients hesitate to ask about GLP-1 medications

Many patients want to ask their doctors about GLP-1 medications — but over half are staying silent.

ICD-10 codes explained
ICD-10 codes explained
The complete guide to medical coding systems: All about ICD-10 and other codes you should know

When a simple coding error can cost thousands for a returning patient, there’s a lot on the line.

A medical professional reviewing patient information on a clipboard in a well-lit, organized office, symbolizing focus and quality care.
A medical professional reviewing patient information on a clipboard in a well-lit, organized office, symbolizing focus and quality care.
TRVU and RVU: How to analyze reimbursement and profitability

Use relative value units (RVUs) to compare services and sharpen reimbursement across every payer, guiding each provider and everyday practice management decisions.

Healthcare billing specialist reviewing insurance claims and revenue cycle data on multiple monitors using automated claims management software.
Healthcare billing specialist reviewing insurance claims and revenue cycle data on multiple monitors using automated claims management software.
Claims and billing automation: Complete guide to faster payments

Claims billing automation reduces denials and speeds up reimbursement. Learn how to streamline your practice’s claims workflow from intake to payment.

Doctor reviewing patient billing and clinical data on a large digital dashboard, representing AI-powered medical billing and revenue cycle oversight.
Doctor reviewing patient billing and clinical data on a large digital dashboard, representing AI-powered medical billing and revenue cycle oversight.
AI-powered medical billing: Complete implementation guide

What parts of your billing cycle can AI help automate? We break down everything you need to know.

Close-up of a clinician using a laptop with a transparent digital interface overlay showing medical record checklists, a central cross icon, and connected healthcare symbols like a heart, syringe, stethoscope, DNA strand, and pills.
Close-up of a clinician using a laptop with a transparent digital interface overlay showing medical record checklists, a central cross icon, and connected healthcare symbols like a heart, syringe, stethoscope, DNA strand, and pills.
Medical billing automation: Complete implementation checklist

A step-by-step guide to transitioning from manual to automated billing workflows without disrupting your revenue cycle.

Healthcare professionals reviewing medical reports and digital records on a tablet during a clinical meeting, representing collaboration and data review essential to effective medical billing and revenue cycle management.
Healthcare professionals reviewing medical reports and digital records on a tablet during a clinical meeting, representing collaboration and data review essential to effective medical billing and revenue cycle management.
How to choose a medical billing service: Complete vendor selection guide

Choose the right billing partner to streamline workflows, improve cash flow, and support long-term practice growth.

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