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

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Software & Subscriptions: Monthly fees for EHR systems, telehealth platforms, or continuing education memberships should be recorded. Business Insurance: Malpractice insurance, general liability insurance, and workers compensation (if applicable) are all deductible expenses and must be tracked and recorded.

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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Administrative and Business Records This category includes your practices foundational paperwork: Business & professional licenses Continuing education documents Tax IDs Federal registrations Vendor and lease agreements Malpractice insurance records Credentialing records Collaborative agreements Etc.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Why have malpractice claims – in terms of the amount of money awarded – been increasing? What can NPs do to protect themselves from malpractice claims? Maintain files that can be helpful for your character, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, and continuing education certificates. Please explain.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Courts increasingly recognize NPs as independent providers, which affects how liability is assigned in medical malpractice cases. The report also found that the distribution of malpractice claims against NPs involving diagnosis-related allegations rose from 32.8% Malpractice Insurance. of claims in 2017 to 37.1%

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NPs and Professional Liability Insurance: Getting it Right

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. With more NPs practicing autonomously and an increasing number of malpractice lawsuits, insurance premiums have seen a significant increase. rise in total claims.

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Virtual Job Opportunities for Nurses: Careers Beyond the Bedside

Diversity Nursing

Nurse Educator Nurses with a passion for teaching can work as virtual Nurse Educators. They may teach Nursing students in online programs, create continuing education materials, or train staff for healthcare organizations. Many universities and private companies hire Nurse Educators for online instruction.

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Nuclear Verdicts in Obstetrics Show the Risk of Malpractice Claims — What Are the Root Causes?

Relias

One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. The rise of nuclear verdicts in obstetrics Obstetrics has always been a high-risk area for medical malpractice. With the complex nature of childbirth, the stakes are incredibly high.