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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Week of February 28, 2026: Win more clients, retain them longer, and stand out from offshore firms
This week, get practical strategies to grow your billing company in 2026. The medical billing industry is changing quickly, and how you respond will shape your company’s growth. In this issue, get expert strategies for winning new clients, boosting customer retention, and positioning your company as a trusted, strategic partner to the practices you serve. […]
Week of February 28, 2026: Reclaim lost revenue and take control of your practice
This week, get your 2026 independent practice survival guide. Running an independent practice in 2026 means navigating more financial and operational pressure than ever. This issue shares practical strategies to help you push back. From adopting a CEO mindset to optimizing revenue and making the most of March marketing opportunities, you’ll get strategies to move […]
Week of February 21, 2026: Automate smarter + Improve margins under payer pressure
This week, get the strategies winning billers use now. Today’s biggest billing challenges are also your strongest opportunities to pull ahead of the competition. Learn how to use AI and automation to build your competitive advantage while strengthening the compliance and security framework that builds client trust and protects your bottom line. Plus, find practical […]
Week of February 21, 2026: Stop automated payer denials + Protect against HIPAA risks
This week, access tips to protect practice revenue and reclaim your time. AI is already affecting everyday practice operations, from payer denials to documentation workflows. Learn how to protect your revenue from automated rejections, stay compliant when using AI tools, and get hours back each week. Plus, private practice therapist Kristin Trick provides strategies for […]
Week of February 14, 2026: Billing software pricing secrets + Efficiency-boosting tools you’ll love
This week, learn tips to future-proof your operations against 2026 challenges. This Valentine’s Day, we’re giving you something better than chocolates: the tools to future-proof your billing company against rising costs, stricter payer policies, and compliance risks. Access transparent software pricing breakdowns, automation transition strategies, and a free workbook designed to help you navigate today’s […]
Week of February 14, 2026: Alert fatigue fixes, new burnout stats, and ethical dilemma insights
This week, discover smart approaches for healthier operations. This Valentine’s Day, show your practice some love by tackling the tasks that drain your energy, from EHR inbox overwhelm and alert fatigue to burnout and complex ethical decisions. Discover strategies for selecting the right technology, protecting your team’s well-being, and making confident choices that strengthen both […]
Week of February 7, 2026: Scale your billing company + Essential RCM news
This week, access growth strategies and compliance essentials. January brought deductible resets, policy shifts, and a fresh way to leverage AI tools that deliver ROI. This week, learn how to scale without adding overhead, navigate RCM changes, and learn essential AI terms. FREE PLAYBOOK Grow your billing company without adding overhead Billing companies face shrinking […]
Week of February 7, 2026: The latest RCM news + New revenue-boosting tips
This week, get expert strategies to strengthen your financial position in 2026. We’re covering the most pressing challenges facing your practice when it comes to protecting and recovering revenue: clearing backlogs, preventing denials, choosing the right AI tools, and reducing rework. Plus, get the latest RCM news impacting your operations and find out how much […]
Week of January 31, 2026: Build a high-performing, loyal billing staff + Networking tips
This week, motivate your team and grow your client base. This week, find out how to build a strong, engaged staff while tackling hidden risks like culture erosion in your remote workforce. Plus, discover how to prove your value against offshore competitors, create incentive plans that motivate your team, and use networking techniques to grow […]
Week of January 31, 2026: Physician burnout stats, cognitive load fixes, and February marketing ideas
This week, reclaim your time with burnout reduction strategies and tools designed for your practice. This week, dive into data-driven insights from our latest physician burnout research — and discover how AI and automation can tackle the crisis head-on, from cutting documentation time to easing cognitive overload. Plus, access strategic February marketing ideas to help […]
Week of January 24, 2026: Keys to billing success: Cash flow + Efficiency wins
This week, access a free calculator to reveal hidden revenue opportunities in 90 seconds and more. Billing success starts with smarter systems and strategic front-office improvements. In this issue, explore best practices for accelerating collections, cutting costs, and building stronger cash flow that will transform your operations in 2026. FREE CALCULATOR Estimate your monthly revenue […]
Week of January 24, 2026: New data + Expert tips: Why patients stay loyal and engaged
This week, get tips to keep more patients and boost engagement. Patient expectations have evolved beyond clinical care: 65% now say they’ll switch providers for better digital conveniences, transparent communication, and personalized experiences that fit their lives. In this issue, find actionable strategies to measure engagement and leverage technology without losing the human touch. Plus, […]
Week of January 17, 2026: Your 2026 playbook for conquering claim denials
This week, access templates, checklists, and strategies to recover revenue and stop rejections before they start. Revenue lost to denials is recoverable — and we’ve got the playbook. This week, learn how to counter payer tactics, craft effective appeal letters, prevent denials before they happen, and protect cash flow with winning strategies. FREE GUIDE Ways […]
Week of January 17, 2026: Recover revenue leaks + Fast-track your reimbursement
This week, access your guide to automated billing, virtual payment cards, and EHR selection. Independent practices have more control over revenue than they may realize — and the right systems can transform quiet drains from missed copays and stalled claims into steady, predictable income. We show you where to spot the opportunities and which automation […]
Week of January 10, 2026: Essential RCM news + Budget-friendly cybersecurity solutions
This week, access new data about what’s working now in billing, proven compliance strategies, and more. Your clients are navigating reset deductibles and higher patient insurance premiums while payers deploy AI to accelerate denials — putting unprecedented pressure on your billing operations to deliver results. This week, discover how to leverage AI strategically, strengthen cybersecurity […]
Week of January 10, 2026: Boost your collections in 2026 + Payment tools that actually work
This week, access tips to improve affordability, streamline your billing workflow, and collect more payments. The new year brings reset deductibles and higher insurance premiums for your patients — making now the time to optimize your payment collection workflow before cash flow challenges compound. This week, discover how to streamline your billing processes, implement integrated […]
Week of January 3, 2026: Free workbook to help you master 2026 billing challenges
This week, access practical checklists, professional development opportunities, and optimized workflows built for 2026 billing. Happy new year! Medical billing in 2026 leaves little room for error. With tighter payer rules, rising costs, shifting Medicaid coverage, and increased scrutiny around compliance and data security, billers are being asked to do more — faster, and with […]
Week of January 3, 2026: Start 2026 strong: Billing guidance, marketing ideas, and key dates
This week, kick off 2026 with a comprehensive billing workbook, January observances, top conferences, and more. Happy 2026! A new year brings a natural pause to reflect — and an opportunity to plan with intention. In this January issue, we’re sharing practical guidance to help you steady billing operations, align your outreach with the calendar, […]
Week of December 27, 2025: Top medical billing insights from 2025 + What’s coming in 2026
This week, access the billing updates, tips, and strategies that shaped your 2025. As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the stories that resonated most with billing leaders — and ahead to what 2026 holds for your business. This year’s most-read insights covered navigating 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes, launching and […]
Week of December 27, 2025: Your most-read stories of 2025 + Strategies to succeed in 2026
This week, discover your top stories of the year. Cheers to you, our readers! As we close out 2025, explore the stories that mattered most to independent practitioners this year — and get a head start on what’s ahead in 2026. Inside, you’ll find expert guidance on switching EHRs, boosting practice visibility, tackling burnout, maximizing […]
Week of December 20, 2025: What Tebra’s $250M funding for AI means for your practice
This week, access a free billing calculator, patient billing statement best practices, and more. Happy holidays from all of us at The Intake. As the year winds down, we’re sharing news that directly supports what independent practices need most right now. Tebra has secured $250 million to accelerate AI-powered tools designed to reduce administrative burden, […]
Week of December 20, 2025: Tebra raises $250M to help billing companies thrive more than ever
This week, access strategies to position your company for success in the value-based, AI-powered healthcare era. Billing companies are facing higher denial rates, tighter payer scrutiny, and rising expectations from practice clients — all while margins are under pressure. That’s why Tebra’s recent $250M funding round matters: it accelerates AI solutions for billing companies, including […]
Week of December 13, 2025: How to boost collections + Achieve 100% eligibility verification
This week, learn how to optimize patient statements, automation, and financial health. Medical practices are leaving money on the table — and with 64% struggling to collect what they earn, the pressure on billing companies to deliver results has never been higher. This week, learn effective strategies to optimize patient billing statements, achieve 100% insurance […]
Week of December 13, 2025: Your roadmap to 2026 success: Top tech, more revenue, improved patient loyalty
This week, get expert insights on loyalty, billing, and the right tech for your practice. You’re building toward a strong 2026, and we’re giving you the strategies and insights to make it happen: capturing every dollar, creating patient experiences that drive loyalty, and implementing the technology that moves your practice forward. Dive in to discover […]
Week of December 6, 2025: Maximize 2026 revenue: Medicare, telehealth, compliance updates
This week, discover how forward-thinking billing leaders are turning compliance into a differentiator. December brings essential updates that will reshape how you bill and compete in 2026, from Medicare’s final rule changes to evolving compliance requirements that can set your company apart. This week, get actionable strategies for navigating 2026 Medicare fee schedule updates, maximizing […]
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