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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

And even though medical records are central to any practice, other documents must also be managed. Every aspect of your practice generates records that must be organized, protected, and retained for specific periods, including financial and employee records, vendor contracts, and OSHA documentation.

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What Is A Clearing House & Do You Need One?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Secure Data Exchange Clearinghouses help ensure data transmission complies with HIPAA security standards , which is essential when handling sensitive patient and billing information. Clearinghouses provide a streamlined process and ensure HIPAA compliance. appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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Leasing Office Space for Your NP Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Ensure that all permitted renovations are documented in writing. ” The post Leasing Office Space for Your NP Practice appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business. Ask whether the landlord offers a Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance to help cover build-out costs. Do you need permission to make further modifications?

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NP Clinical Rotation Preparation: How to Prepare for Your First Rotation as an NP Student

Daily Nurse

Despite years of experience as a registered nurse, this leap into advanced practice nursing territory as a nurse practitioner (NP) student feels like starting from scratch. What if I can’t answer basic questions? Do I even remember how to take a proper patient history?

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HIPAA: What You Can and Can’t Disclose

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been around since 1996. Violations of HIPAA occur across all types and sizes of organizations, although breaches in larger organizations tend to receive more publicity. Smaller organizations, including private practices, often unintentionally violate HIPAA regulations.

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Professional Wills: What Happens if You Die?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

A professional will is an important, but often overlooked, document. Whether you’re a Nurse Practitioner, therapist, or other professional, if you operate independently or run a small practice, you have a responsibility to plan for your loved ones and your patients. appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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Marketing Smart: Is Your Advertising FTC Compliant?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Why would you worry about that as a Nurse Practitioner practice owner? For most Nurse Practitioners, this ruling means that non-compete clauses are a thing of the past, freeing them from previous restrictions and limitations. The ruling is set to go into effect in early September.