February 2, 2026

Defusing Difficult Patient Communication

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By approaching challenging conversations with curiosity, empathy, and thoughtful language, we don’t just defuse tension—we create connection.

By Savory Turman, PCC, BCC, MSc, COMT, COE

November 1, 2025

Budgeting as an Operational Strategy 

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How to build a budget that connects your big-picture goals to the systems and decisions that follow

By Connie StClair, COE

October 1, 2025

Scheduling For Success

If your practice were a puzzle, the patient schedule would be the corner piece—the one that anchors everything else.

By Connie StClair, COE

July 1, 2025

Leading Across Generations

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Communication strategies for an efficient practice

By Christa Shephard, Ally Stemen

June 1, 2025

Work Smarter, Not Harder

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Efficiency tips to improve your clinic and reduce burnout

By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR

November 1, 2024

Best Practices: Streamlining Surgery Scheduling

Surgery scheduling demands a systematic approach to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB, Apryl McElheny, MBA, MSN, RN, CASC, CIC

August 30, 2024

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Of non-covered services and kickbacks

By Maureen Waddle

July 1, 2024

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Top 5 considerations for employee wages

By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR

May 1, 2024

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Recruiting basics

By Phyllis Billington, CEP, CPSS

January 1, 2024

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Understand your clinical staffing needs

By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR

July 1, 2023

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5 WAYS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR REVENUE CYCLE MANAGEMENT

By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR, Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB

May 1, 2023

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8 TIPS FOR CREATING A GREAT CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

By LAURA BALDWIN, CPC, ELI-MP, RN, BETSY GRATNER

February 1, 2023

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13 COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES FOR ASC'S

By DEBRA STINCHCOMB, MBA, BSN, RN, CASC

November 1, 2022

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EIGHT TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING

By Maureen Layne Waddle, MBA, MEGAN WEISS

August 1, 2022

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ASC PHYSICIAN-OWNER ENGAGEMENT CAN IMPACT THE BOTTOM LINE

By VANESSA SINDELL, MSN, RN

May 1, 2022

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CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING?

By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR, Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB

March 1, 2022

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BRIDGING THE TALENT SHORTAGE

By LAURA BALDWIN, CPC, ELI-MP, RN

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WHO ARE YOU WITHOUT THE WHITE COAT?

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Lessons in physician leadership

By LAURA BALDWIN, CPC, ELI-MP, RN