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Boost your practice: Weekly tips for healthcare pros

Every Saturday, The Intake brings you a curated selection of expert tips, free eBooks, in-depth reports, and comprehensive guides. Designed specifically for independent healthcare practices, doctors, and medical billing companies, our newsletter is more than just information — it's a transformation for your practice.

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The Intake featured image September 21 2024
The Intake featured image September 21 2024
Week of September 21, 2024: Measuring trust in healthcare + Exclusive medical billing resources

This week, access tips to manage tough patient interactions, create successful Facebook ads, and more. Cue the iconic Earth, Wind & Fire song because it’s the 21st of September! While you’re at it, check out our special report on the powerful connection between music and mental health. Discover top artists, track characteristics, and the benefits […]

September 20, 2024
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The Intake featured image September 14 2024
Week of September 14, 2024: Streamline billing processes + Get more patient reviews

This week, read about healthcare costs on patient well-being, access our EMR vs. EHR guide, and more. Fall is around the corner, and it’s an opportune time to prepare for the seasonal health challenges ahead by refocusing on preventive care and patient education — ensuring communities stay healthy as the days grow shorter and cooler. […]

September 13, 2024
patient feedback for independent practices
patient feedback for independent practices
Week of September 7, 2024: EHR stats you should know + Resources for running a practice

This week, read about the case for independent practice, the benefits of patient feedback, and more. We hope you enjoyed the short workweek! In today’s issue, we offer tips around healthcare technology, patient care, and financial management: Plus, don’t miss the first article of our new column, “The Business of Medicine,” about the case for […]

September 10, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 31 2024
Week of August 31, 2024: The latest RCM news + Hidden cyber risks in health searches

This week, read about nurse practitioner authority laws by state, RPA vs. AI for medical billing, and more. As you unwind this Labor Day weekend, we’re bringing you the latest must-read updates. Dive into essential resources, including top revenue cycle management news from the last month and: Plus, assess your practice’s efficiency with our automation […]

August 30, 2024
NP salary by state
NP salary by state
Week of August 24, 2024: Free September healthcare observances calendar + Highest & lowest NP salaries by state

This week, access ICD-10-CM changes for 2025, a guide to insurance credentialing, and more. Get a headstart on September healthcare observances — and engaging your patients and community next month — with our free downloadable marketing calendar. Also, take a look at our resources especially for nurse practitioners (NPs). This week, we share the states […]

August 23, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 17 2024
Week of August 17, 2024: Free virtual backgrounds for telehealth appointments + Collection letter templates that work

This week, access video marketing strategies, a guide to HIPAA-compliant responses to reviews, and more. We hope you had a great week! We’re about a month away from the end of summer, so remember to squeeze in those last barbecues, pool sessions, and sun-filled adventures. Also, give your practice a competitive edge with this week’s […]

August 16, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 10 2024
Week of August 10, 2024: MIPS tips and webinar to maximize reimbursements + Matrix for evaluating EHR vendors

This week, read about how to unplug during vacation, fix practice inefficiencies, get more patients, and more. As COVID rates surge globally, even affecting athletes at the Paris Olympics, August’s National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) offers an opportunity to inform your patients about the importance of vaccinations. The updated 2024-2025 COVID and flu vaccines are […]

August 9, 2024
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The Intake featured image August 3 2024
Week of August 3, 2024: Anniversary issue + Free workbook on beating billing and insurance challenges

This week, read about essential RCM news, identifying EHR needs based on specialty, and more. We are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of The Intake! Thank you for joining us over the last year — we look forward to continue providing you with the most relevant, impactful, up-to-date information to help you and your independent practice […]

August 2, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 27 2024
Week of July 27, 2024: Take our survey for a chance to win + Free EHR selection templates inside

This week, access tips to support your patients, establish a budget for an EHR, and more. July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a month-long observance highlighting the mental health disparities that exist among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color). Also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month, this is an essential time […]

July 26, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 20 2024
Week of July 20, 2024: Master your EHR + Drive marketing success with these free tips

Engage your patients, improve staff retention, and more. Did you know July is UV Safety Month? With 2024 shaping up to be one of the hottest recorded years — if not the hottest — the time is ripe to use these marketing ideas to educate your patients about UV radiation and safety. Discover additional essential […]

July 19, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 13 2024
Week of July 13, 2024: Ace your EHR implementation + free ICD-10-CM code glossary

Billing automation tips, top podcasts for doctors, and more Inside beating the heat this weekend? Cool down and level up with this week’s top tips and trends: Plus, have you checked out our free ICD-10-CM Code Glossary yet? It’s the perfect quick reference tool for independent providers to simplify billing, streamline documentation, and enhance patient […]

July 12, 2024
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The Intake featured image July 6 2024
Week of July 6, 2024: Strengthen the well-being of your patients, staff, and practice

Avoid appointment overrun, improve your medical billing, and more. We hope you’re enjoying a relaxing holiday weekend! Grab a refreshing beverage and check out this week’s top stories to help you strengthen the well-being of your practice, patients, and staff more than ever: Plus, access your free template along with tips to create the most […]

July 5, 2024
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The Intake featured image June 29
Week of June 29, 2024: Free July healthcare observances calendar inside

Essential RCM news, dealing with problem patients, and more We hope you have a joyful and safe July 4th celebration! This week, find out how automation and AI can support your practice’s mission to provide an excellent patient experience — as well as your profitability. Essential stories this week: Plus, download our exclusive guide to […]

June 28, 2024
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The Intake featured image June 22
Week of June 22, 2024: Maximize patient interaction — essential tips and strategies

How much time do doctors really spend with patients?  Welcome to summer! This week, we reveal how doctors can spend more time with patients and cover other top-of-mind topics to position your practice for success:  This week’s must-read resources: Plus, don’t miss our on-demand webinar showing how one independent practice owner successfully replaced his practice’s […]

June 21, 2024
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The Intake featured image June 15
Week of June 15, 2024: Avoid billing mistakes & get paid on time with our new ICD-10 glossary

Improve your coding accuracy and streamline documentation with our latest resources. Accurate medical coding is critical, as even a small error can lead to significant financial losses or affect patient retention. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive ICD-10 code glossary from a physician’s coding perspective, emphasizing patient care over paperwork (more on that story next […]

June 14, 2024
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The Intake featured image January 20 2024
Week of June 8, 2024: Free appointment cancellation template + 12 tips to enhance patient experience

This week, get strategies to start a billing company, improve your waiting room, and more. Providing exceptional patient care is key to giving independent providers an edge over Big Health. This week, explore creative strategies to support and retain your patients by focusing on the patient experience.  Plus, don’t miss tips on protecting your practice […]

June 7, 2024
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The Intake featured image June 1
Week of June 1, 2024: Free practice benchmark guide + Upcoming MIPS deadlines

This week, get tips for KPI benchmarking, choosing the right EHR, and more. Happy June! Kick off this month with a wealth of free resources in this week’s newsletter: Plus, we want to hear from you! Please complete our quick survey to let us know what you’d like to read about in future issues of […]

May 31, 2024
patient care and patient retention
patient care and patient retention
Week of May 25, 2024: Quiz: How efficient is your practice? + The key to patient retention

This week, access tips to improve coding accuracy, support patients’ mental health, and more. Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to educate your patients about mental health resources and services available in your community. By promoting open discussions, reducing stigma, and providing support for mental well-being, you can prioritize mental health alongside physical […]

May 24, 2024
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The Intake featured image May 18
Week of May 18, 2024: Free sample letter for appealing claim denials + Your guide to EMRs

This week, read about what patients want in a practice, how to stay profitable, and more. Now more than ever, every dollar and every patient counts when building a thriving practice. This week, read about tips to enhance your practice’s efficiency and profitability, appeal health insurance claim denials, and retain patients. Also in this week’s […]

May 17, 2024
Week of May 11, 2024: How to attract and retain more patients + Boost practice productivity

Find out what patients really want to keep them coming back. We hope all mothers have a wonderful, relaxing Mother’s Day tomorrow! This week, we take a deep dive into what really matters to patients with insights from our 2024 Patient Perspective survey. Plus, attract and retain more patients with our tips for creating a […]

May 10, 2024
healthcare observances calendar
healthcare observances calendar
Week of May 4, 2024: Free May healthcare observances calendar + How to complete with large health systems

Try these tips to boost your practice’s efficiency and productivity. May the 4th Be With You whether you’re enjoying Star Wars Day, Cinco de Mayo, or the new streaming releases from the comfort of home — we hope you’re having a relaxing weekend! National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and we celebrate our dedicated nurse […]

May 3, 2024
Medical billing company manager reads about marketing your billing company to mental health practices
Medical billing company manager reads about marketing your billing company to mental health practices
Week of April 27, 2024: Free marketing guide and more

This week, get strategies to get paid, tips to reduce no-shows, and more. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the perfect time to educate your patients, share valuable resources, and highlight any mental health services and support your practice provides.  If you’re leading a mental health practice, discover how Tebra’s all-in-one platform can help you […]

April 26, 2024
EHRs for independent practices
EHRs for independent practices
Week of April 20, 2024: 12 Patient Experience Week ideas

This week, get the latest news on how the Change Healthcare cyberattack is affecting independent practices and more. Celebrate Patient Experience Week (PX Week) starting April 29 by prioritizing empathy, communication, and patient engagement in your practice. This sets a standard for excellence that keeps patients coming back. Try these Patient Experience Week ideas to […]

April 19, 2024
Cybersecurity in healthcare
Cybersecurity in healthcare
Week of April 13, 2024: Free cybersecurity guide for your practice

This week, get strategies to maximize your practice’s success National Healthcare Decisions Day is observed on April 16 — an excellent opportunity to educate your patients about the importance of advance care planning. Consider providing resources and guidance to your patients on completing advance directives, living wills, and other essential documents to ensure their end-of-life wishes […]

April 12, 2024
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The Intake featured image April 6
Week of April 6, 2024: 2024 guide to MIPS & MACRA

This week, read essential RCM news, patient privacy tips, and more. World Health Day is tomorrow, and this year’s theme is “My health, my right.” The World Health Organization chose this theme to advocate for the right of all people to have access to quality health services, safe drinking water, decent working and environmental conditions, […]

April 6, 2024
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