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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

This is an exciting milestone, but lets face ityour first year in business is going to be a whirlwind. Market online using social media and Google My Business. Personalize communication: Use SMS or email appointment reminders. HIPAA Compliance: Ensure patient records are secure and private. Congratulations!

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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Here are five strategies for you to review and implement: #1 Develop a Zero-Tolerance Policy: Clearly communicate to all patients and staff that threats, violence, and abusive behavior will not be tolerated in your clinic. Let offenders and others know that you mean business and won’t put up with policy violations! #2

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“Patient Gossip” When Do Social Media Posts Violate HIPAA

The Gypsy Nurse

Adhering to HIPAA guidelines and rules is of the utmost importance to a healthcare professional. But at what point does “venting” or sharing become HIPAA violations? One of the most common social media HIPAA violations includes posting patient gossip. Remember, communication on social media is powerful.

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How to get started with Email Marketing: Choose an ESP

Nurse Practitioners in Business

One reason for this is the big elephant in the room… HIPAA , even though we’re talking about marketing emails that don’t contain personal health information (PHI) per se. Digital Marketing and HIPAA Privacy laws have changed and will continue to develop as technology does. However, only a few use email in their marketing.

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HIPAA Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

The HIPAA Refresher training reinforces your understanding of key HIPAA provisions, highlights recent updates, and provides practical tips for maintaining compliance in your daily operations. What You Will Learn: HIPAA Rules Complying with HIPAA Rules Enforcement agencies behind HIPAA Rules Details: Course length: 15 minutes; CME: 0.25

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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

In the US, as you may know, most small businesses fail in the first 5 years. Life commitments may change; the business owner may move into the season of life where one looks toward retirement. When closing a business, several legal obligations must be fulfilled to ensure a smooth process and avoid legal troubles.

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Did A Nurse Violate His Niece’s HIPAA Privacy Rights?

Nurse.com

In the complaint, the niece said the nurse had violated her Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rights and also acted unprofessionally. He believes HIPAA applies to him only when caring for patients in a nurse-patient relationship. It’s also established at the federal level by HIPAA itself.

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