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Upsells in Healthcare: Ethical, Legal, Risky?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As an NP in private practice, youre balancing patient care with operating a business. All business owners are looking for ways to increase income and boost the bottom line. Upselling and cross-selling are widely used practices to do just that; they increase the value of a sale or service. Whats the Risk?

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Marketing Smart: Is Your Advertising FTC Compliant?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Time for a Reality Check… The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) was created in 1914 to prevent unfair competition and deceptive advertising practices that harm consumers. The commission is tasked with preventing fraud and unfair business practices and has issued many clarifications and rulings over the years.

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Late Arrivals, No-Shows? Effective Strategies for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Best Practices for Reminder Systems: Send Multiple Reminders: Today, most offices use a combination of methods, such as email, SMS, and phone calls. Be Proactive with Chronic Offenders Almost every practice has them Patients who repeatedly miss appointments or arrive late despite reminders. What do you do?

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Google’s and Yahoo’s New Email Requirements

Nurse Practitioners in Business

To learn more about SPF (not to be confused with sunscreen), DKIM, and DMARC, check out “ Cybersecurity for Small Business: Email Authentication , ” published by the FTC. Email Best Practices: Here is a publication from the FTC to help you maintain compliance with CAN-SPAM laws ; take time to read through it.

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10 Essential Workforce Management Best Practices

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Good workforce management practices can greatly impact your success. In this post, we’ll cover 10 essential workforce management best practices to help you streamline processes, boost efficiency, and create a healthier work environment. It is one of the most basic workforce management best practices.

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Cybersecurity Tips for NPs: Staying Safe Online

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Invest in a business password manager for your office to accomplish this task. A business-level password manager provides additional controls over access to software and systems. Here is a comparison of business-level password managers from PCMagazine for your review. It can happen to anyone at any time.

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ADA… What It Means For Your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

According to ADA.gov, “all types of businesses that serve the public , regardless of their size or the age of their buildings, must follow the ADA.” The general requirement is that businesses provide everyone with the same opportunity to access their goods or services. Training and Policies 1.

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