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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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Legal Concepts Nurses Should Know

Premier Medical Staffing

Confidentiality and HIPAA Patient confidentiality is one of the most referenced legal concepts nurses should know. Sharing patient information with unauthorized individuals, whether via email, social media, or through casual conversation, violates HIPAA and can result in serious consequences for the liable party.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

According to an analysis of more than 4,600 events that led to malpractice suits from 2018 to 2021, nurses were involved in 18% of the suits. Nurses are so busy, and this can reduce the risk of an error.” At Berxi, we’re here to make medical malpractice insurance better for you.