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HIPAA Violations and Small Practices

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Small practices are at risk for HIPAA violations. HIPAA, aka the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, requires providers and healthcare organizations to protect patient health information. Check out the Nurse Practitioners in Business Facebook Group Become a Member of the NPBO Ready to start your own practice?

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Marketing Smart: Is Your Advertising FTC Compliant?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The commission is tasked with preventing fraud and unfair business practices and has issued many clarifications and rulings over the years. The FTC examines all types of businesses, and enforcement, fines, and penalties are not limited to the big players alone.

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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. HIPAA Compliance: Ensure patient records are secure and private. Join Communities: Look for NP associations, business networking groups, or online forums.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

When we hear of another HIPAA incident, many think of a hospital data breach or a hacked healthcare network. Most of us don’t think about HIPAA violations in the context of small, private practices. But regular, non-HIPAA-compliant email is unsafe, and I politely said no! I realize you are well familiar with HIPAA.

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Using an AI Scribe in your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Listen in to this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, and then join the conversation below and share your experience. Topic Resources NPBO Membership HIPAA For Professionals More Resources Catch up on all the NP Business Matters podcasts here. Big things, like the legal implications, privacy, and ethical concerns.

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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. Familiarize yourself with these.

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HIPAA Compliance for Business Associates Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

In today’s healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is more crucial than ever, especially for business associates. What You Will Learn: Background of business associates What is a business associate?

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