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HIPAA Violations and Small Practices

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Small practices are at risk for HIPAA violations. HIPAA, aka the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, requires providers and healthcare organizations to protect patient health information. Check out the Nurse Practitioners in Business Facebook Group Become a Member of the NPBO Ready to start your own practice?

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

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Youve taken the bold step of starting your own nurse practitioner (NP) practice. HIPAA Compliance: Ensure patient records are secure and private. Resources Small Practice HIPAA Violations Risk Management Pro Tip: Work with a consultant or healthcare attorney to ensure your practice meets all regulatory requirements.

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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

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HIPAA-related documents, such as privacy notices and release-of-information forms, also fall under this category. Audit Trails and Internal Reviews Keep records of your self-audits, such as chart reviews for coding accuracy, or checks to ensure your practice follows HIPAA protocols. By Johanna Hofmann, MBA, MAc.,

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What Is A Clearing House & Do You Need One?

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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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Marketing Smart: Is Your Advertising FTC Compliant?

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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.

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Using an AI Scribe in your Practice

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Topic Resources NPBO Membership HIPAA For Professionals More Resources Catch up on all the NP Business Matters podcasts here. Check out the Nurse Practitioners in Business Facebook Group Ready to start your own practice? The post Using an AI Scribe in your Practice appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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Leasing Office Space for Your NP Practice

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ADA and Healthcare Compliance The office space must be compliant with: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) for accessibility HIPAA for patient privacy OSHA for safety and cleanliness Before signing, confirm whether the space meets these requirements or if any upgrades are needed. Can you display exterior signage?

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