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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Financial Records Every business is required to track and record all income and expenses. Maintain records of Breach Notification Policies, Business Associate Agreements, and Access Logs (if applicable). Business financial & tax records for 7 years (check current IRS rules). Record Retention: How Long is Long Enough?

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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. Join Communities: Look for NP associations, business networking groups, or online forums. Congratulations! Offer promotions for new patients (e.g.,

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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. The tax season is moving into full swing.

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When “Easy Money” Leads to Career-Ending Mistakes

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Healthcare fraud is big business… In the majority of cases, it’s not the providers committing the fraud initially, but other parties. And when the OIG begins to investigate (and they will), it’s your name and license on the line. Your license, your career, and your reputation are worth far more than a quick payday.

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Specialist or Generalist: Which is Right for You?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Check with your state licensing board and applicable laws and regulations before deciding whether to specialize. Some specialties work only as a cash-only business. They build a business around their interests and the demand for their services in the community. appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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You Worked Too Hard to Lose Your License: Protect It with These 10 Essentials

Empowered Nurses

Youve poured your soul into this career, and your nursing license is a symbol of that hard work. But heres the truth: in the hustle and grind of daily practice, its easy to forget that your license isnt just a piece of paperits your livelihood, your passion, and your future. That second could save a lifeand your license.

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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. State Licensing and Ethics Rules: Many state nursing boards and medical ethics guidelines have strict rules about commercial influences in patient care.