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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. The tax season is moving into full swing.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Furthermore, it prohibits knowingly submitting false or false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded healthcare programs. HIPAA regulations govern the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI) by covered entities and their business associates.

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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. CPT codes for billing purposes are available.

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One nurse’s perspective: How to resolve the high cost of healthcare in the United States

American Nurse

American citizens pay for their health insurance through premiums and co-pays, but they remain at risk for substantial out-of-pocket medical bills after receiving treatment for just one illness or injury that could leave them filing for bankruptcy. citizens with an option for supplementary insurance.

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Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?

Nursing Review

Cheng , Monash University A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is playing out in public. At its heart is how much health insurers pay hospitals for their services, and whether that’s enough for private hospitals to remain viable. Anthony Scott , Monash University and Terence C.

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Can a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner Be a 1099 Employee?

Empowered Nurses

Understanding 1099 Employment for Nurses A 1099 employee, also known as an independent contractor, is not considered a traditional employee but rather a self-employed individual providing services to a business. Purchasing your own liability insurance. Covering benefits like health insurance and retirement savings.

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HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

The HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel course educates employees and management on how to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Covered entities include healthcare providers, health plans, and others. HIPAA protects patient health information.

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