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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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The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

The emergency decision by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 17, 2020 (and retroactively in effect beginning March 6, 2020) to pay for telehealth visits outside of rural areas has eased physician concern. Luckily, there are several companies, such as Teladoc, Doxy.me

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

Conclusion Allowing APRNs to practice to the full extent of their education and training strengthens the overall health of communities through increased access to care. Quality of primary care provided to Medicare beneficiaries by nurse practitioners and physicians. This is especially true for primary, prenatal, and mental health care.

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