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What Is A Clearing House & Do You Need One?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Yes, there are alternatives, but for most NPs in private practice, doing so is not practical or advisable. EAMP; regular contributor to the NPBusiness blog and author of Smart Business Planning for Clinicians.” appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business. By Johanna Hofmann, MBA, MAc.,

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Upsells in Healthcare: Ethical, Legal, Risky?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As an NP in private practice, youre balancing patient care with operating a business. All business owners are looking for ways to increase income and boost the bottom line. Upselling and cross-selling are widely used practices to do just that; they increase the value of a sale or service.

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Don’t Wing It: Plan Your NP Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Many Nurse Practitioners enter private practice with a strong passion for patient care but little experience in running a business. The Business of Healthcare Without question, clinical expertise is essential. Yet, planning the business aspect is often neglected. Unfortunately, some NPs skip planning.

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HIPAA: What You Can and Can’t Disclose

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Specific organizations and individuals, referred to as “Covered Entities,” are subject to the Privacy Rules and include healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearing houses, and business associates. Smaller organizations, including private practices, often unintentionally violate HIPAA regulations.

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Hawaiʻi’s First Nurse Midwife: The Groundbreaking Legacy of Alice Ting Hong Young

Minority Nurse

As she documented in her 1953 article in Nursing Outlook , Kohler initiated and coordinated the first childbirth education classes in Hawaii with obstetricians in private practice.

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Business: 14 Steps Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Do you dream of starting a physical therapy business after graduating from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ? Compared to working as an employee in a clinic, owning a private physical therapist practice gives you more autonomy, helps you grow as an entrepreneur and clinician and offers the potential for higher income.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Most of us don’t think about HIPAA violations in the context of small, private practices. Improper Disposal of Records: Patient files or other documents containing PHI that are disposed of in dumpsters or other insecure locations without shredding or other proper destruction can lead to violations.