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The latest news and information regarding electronic medical records, practice management software, HIPAA, and security from Nextech.
cybersecurity | Regulatory & Compliance | Security & Data Management
By:
David Slazyk
April 27th, 2026
Cyberattacks are a direct threat to patient safety, financial performance, and the day-to-day operations of your practice. A single breach can halt scheduling, delay procedures, expose sensitive patient data, and disrupt revenue for days or even weeks. The days of cybersecurity being only a back-office IT concern are over.
By:
Robin Ntoh
April 24th, 2026
Plastic surgery in 2026 is being reshaped by three powerful forces: precision, personalization, and subtlety. Today’s patients are looking for refined, natural-looking results that enhance rather than alter their appearance. The rise of “stealth aesthetics” reflects this shift, where the best outcomes are the ones no one can quite pinpoint.
MedSpa | Regulatory & Compliance | Aesthetics
By:
Nextech
April 22nd, 2026
IV therapy is one of the fastest growing services in med spas and wellness clinics. The U.S. market alone generated more than $1.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to nearly double by 2033, according to Grand View Horizon research. While demand grows, so does regulatory scrutiny.
Ophthalmology | Revenue Cycle Management | Financial Management
By:
Nio Queiro
March 10th, 2026
Ophthalmology ambulatory surgery centers have never been busier. Demand continues to rise, driven by an aging population, expanded diagnostics, and the steady migration of procedures from hospitals to outpatient settings.
Practice Management | EHR | Billing | Revenue Cycle Management
By:
Nextech
February 24th, 2026
Even successful medical practices deal with frustration when it comes to cash flow. The longer your practice has to wait between performing a service and getting paid, the more intense the crunch.
Practice Management | EHR | Staff Management
By:
Nextech
February 17th, 2026
Physician assistants (PAs) and clinical staff play a critical role in keeping specialty healthcare practices running smoothly. From managing complex clinical workflows to educating patients, assisting in procedures, and supporting providers, their responsibilities are expanding rapidly. But as expectations rise, so does the risk of burnout, and many practices are already feeling the impact.
MedSpa | Aesthetics | med spa
By:
Robin Ntoh
February 11th, 2026
There’s been a lot of conversation lately about Gen Z “breaking” the traditional marketing funnel. Vogue Business put a sharp point on it in their recent piece, “Gen Z Broke the Marketing Funnel—What Now?” And while that framing is catchy, what’s more important for med spa leaders is this: Gen Z hasn’t stopped spending. They’ve simply changed how and why they spend, especially in non-surgical aesthetics.
Revenue Cycle Management | Revenue & Finances | Financial Management
By:
Nextech
February 10th, 2026
Specialty healthcare practices are heading into 2026 under growing financial pressure. Reimbursements continue to tighten, payer scrutiny is intensifying, administrative workloads are rising, and margins are thinner than they’ve been in years. For ophthalmology, dermatology, and plastic surgery practices in particular, these challenges are compounded by complex payer mixes, evolving medical necessity rules, and a growing share of patient financial responsibility.