Practice Management | Revenue Cycle Management | Revenue & Finances | Financial Management
Over the past year, one topic has come up in nearly every conversation I’ve had with specialty practice professionals, executives, and revenue cycle leaders. Denials are up – in many specialties approaching 15%-20% – and for many organizations it feels like a constant effort just to keep pace.
Practice Management | Revenue Cycle Management | Revenue & Finances | Financial Management
Earlier this year at Nextech EDGE 2026, I had the opportunity to sit on a panel alongside several leaders deeply embedded in the realities of revenue cycle performance. These were not theoretical conversations. Each of us brought a perspective shaped by what we see inside organizations every day.
Practice Management | EHR | Billing | Revenue Cycle Management
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
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.
Practice Management | Patient Engagement | Patient Care
Every patient interaction shapes the quality of care delivered in the exam room. Those encounters also influence scheduling efficiency, staff morale, online reputation, and overall financial performance. When appointments go smoothly, practices benefit from higher patient satisfaction, stronger loyalty, and fewer disputes. When they don’t, the ripple effects can be significant — tension builds, workflows slow down, and staff burnout increases.
Practice Management | Patient Engagement | EHR | Referrals
When it comes to something as personal and high-value as healthcare, your best advertisement is a happy patient. Cultivating a referral strategy at your practice keeps new, good-fit patients coming in the door while conserving your advertising dollars.
Practice Management | Billing | Revenue & Finances
It doesn’t matter how much patient volume you bring in: If your billing is a mess, your specialty practice will struggle to show consistent profits.
Streamlining clinical and administrative operations is a key component of a smart growth strategy for successful specialty healthcare practices. A great way to realize those desired operational efficiencies is to invest in the right technology, such as EHR and practice management solutions. Yet, for various reasons, some practices find themselves choosing between an EHR or a PM system — and not both together.
