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Can a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner Be a 1099 Employee?

Empowered Nurses

Purchasing your own liability insurance. Covering benefits like health insurance and retirement savings. Under Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), signed into law in 2019, the state tightened the rules on who can qualify as an independent contractor. Locum tenens positions. Consulting in legal or healthcare settings.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

The EHR combined all pharmacy use by all patients in the complex care management department and calculated pharmacy costs on a per patient per month basis, which is the health insurance industry standard for capturing population health data. 1002798 World Health Organization. 2021;46(1):151-92. NCHS Data Brief, no 347.

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Protect yourself from secret recording

American Nurse

If a family member is making a recording of patient care, ask them to stop, explaining that he or she is violating the patient’s right for privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. November 15, 2019. www.aappublications.org/news/2019/04/30/law043019. McGill M, Loveless B, McGill M.

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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

All healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, who are covered under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Yes, they do! Which NP specialty makes the most money?

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Common Manufacturing Staffing Issues and How to Avoid Them

Celayix

According to the article “ Labor Shortage in Manufacturing: Causes, Risks, and Solutions ” by Liberty Mutual, the National Safety Council reported that the manufacturing industry had the highest rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in 2019. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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The Telemedicine Tightrope: How to Keep Patients Safe and Satisfied 

American Medical Compliance

dollars in global market value in 2019 to nearly 460 billion U.S. In recent years, telemedicine has surged in popularity, offering a convenient and efficient way for patients to access healthcare services remotely. According to Statista, the telemedicine market is forecasted to grow significantly, from 50 billion U.S. dollars by 2030.

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The Pros and Cons of a 4 Day Work Week

Celayix

In 2019, Microsoft Japan found that moving to a four-day workweek increased productivity by 40%. On top of that lies the cost of benefits like pensions and health insurance. Before you turn down the adoption of a 4 day work week, it’s worthwhile to examine all the ways it can benefit your staff and your organization.