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Nurse Reveals Patients MyChart on Social Media

Empowered Nurses

This was a blatant disclosure in violation of privacy laws and HIPAA. I researched this nurse at nursys.com and was able to find there was a nurse named Amber Nelson in Arkansas, but her license expired in 2021. I have always said you can get another job, but you can’t get another license.

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Business: 14 Steps Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Get your EIN from the IRS, make sure your PT license is up to date, purchase professional liability insurance coverage and set up a business bank account and credit card. Consult with an attorney to make sure you understand how to start a physical therapy business that adheres to HIPAA standards.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

“For example, an analysis by McKinsey & Co found that telehealth accounted for less than 1% of Medicare services before the onset of the pandemic, but by July of 2021, telehealth services accounted for about 13-17% of claims submitted to Medicare. They would provide the level of care that each are currently licensed to provide.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

Being criminally charged with harm to a patient would probably make a top 10 list of nurses’ worst fears, along with being a defendant in a professional negligence lawsuit or losing their license to practice. But there are some things nurses can do to protect themselves. Nurses are so busy, and this can reduce the risk of an error.”