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When “Easy Money” Leads to Career-Ending Mistakes

Nurse Practitioners in Business

It seems that every week, I come across another press release from the OIG (Office of Inspector General) announcing that a healthcare provider has been convicted of Medicare fraud. But what hits me the hardest is when I see a fellow Nurse Practitioner on that list, especially when it’s someone I know.

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What Is A Clearing House & Do You Need One?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

However, it is strongly suggested that you do, considering Most larger insurance companies, and certainly Medicare and Medicaid, prefer and/or require electronic claims submission, which includes a clearinghouse for efficiency and accuracy. You’re only billing a single payer, such as Medicare, and they allow direct submission.

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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

Nurse practitioners (NPs) provide comprehensive healthcare services, from assessing and examining patients to ordering diagnostic tests, diagnosing illnesses, and treating or managing diseases. Additionally, nurse practitioners work with patients to promote wellness and prevent health problems with health education and preventive care.

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

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Ensure Payroll Tax Compliance: If you have employees, make sure payroll taxes (Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes) are withheld and remitted. To sum up … By following this checklist, Nurse Practitioners in business can stay organized, file their taxes on time, and avoid penalties.

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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Compliance Program Policies (even if youre a solo provider) A basic compliance program should include: Written policies and procedures A code of conduct A defined process for reporting and handling potential compliance issues CMS and OIG recommend this even for small practices, especially those billing Medicare or Medicaid.

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Peak bodies unite to deliver reform action plan – APNA chief Ken Griffin tells us why

Nursing Review

For too long, our highly skilled nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives have been held back by outdated regulations, restrictive funding models, and professional silos, the statement reads. For Endorsed Midwives, this includes tests such as NIPT, pelvic ultrasound, multiple pregnancy items and iron studies.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

Ferrara, DNP, FNP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in an interview. “One of the biggest challenges as a nurse practitioner is the administrative burden of the work that we do,” such as prior authorization forms and documentation. So forecasted Stephen A.