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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

This is an exciting milestone, but lets face ityour first year in business is going to be a whirlwind. Market online using social media and Google My Business. Personalize communication: Use SMS or email appointment reminders. Join Communities: Look for NP associations, business networking groups, or online forums.

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Specialist or Generalist: Which is Right for You?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Some specialties work only as a cash-only business. The specialty practice allows you to clearly communicate the solutions you offer to your target audience, which is more challenging to do in a general practice. They build a business around their interests and the demand for their services in the community.

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How Business Acumen Drives Value-Based Care

American Medical Compliance

Today, doctors, nurses, and care managers are being asked to think like business leaders and thats where business acumen comes in. But what does business acumen really mean for someone in scrubs? Get the Business Acumen in Healthcare Training Here What Is Value-Based Care? Lets break it down.

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Training Healthcare Personnel to Better Serve Seniors and Disabled Patients

American Medical Compliance

GET THE COURSE HERE Effective Communication Skills Communication is critical in healthcare, especially for patients who may have limited mobility, cognitive challenges, or speech impairments. Training should teach staff how to communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully.

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Late Arrivals, No-Shows? Effective Strategies for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

However, to effectively manage these problems, you need a unified approach of clear policies, proactive and open communication, and a good dose of patient education. Clearly Communicate Your Policies: Explain your policies when patients first establish with your office. Does that mean you cant do anything about it? No, of course not!

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What To Do When Patients Don’t Pay

Nurse Practitioners in Business

You’re just starting your practice, and you’re eager to build your business. 2: Use Clear Communication The best way to address non-payment is to prevent it through upfront collection and proactive and clear communication. EAMP; regular contributor to the NPBusiness blog and author of “ Smart Business Planning for Clinicians.”

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Don’t Build Your Marketing On Rented Land

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok have transformed how businesses, including those in healthcare, market themselves. While social media marketing is easy, free, or low-cost, it can be risky and has the potential to destroy your business. Not a good idea!