Nurse Practitioners in Business
APRIL 24, 2025
And even though medical records are central to any practice, other documents must also be managed. Every aspect of your practice generates records that must be organized, protected, and retained for specific periods, including financial and employee records, vendor contracts, and OSHA documentation.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
AUGUST 29, 2024
If you were presented with the idea of having a scribe do all your documentation, would you do it? Documentation is the least favorite activity for nearly all providers. Topic Resources NPBO Membership HIPAA For Professionals More Resources Catch up on all the NP Business Matters podcasts here.
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Nurse Practitioners in Business
MAY 16, 2024
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.
American Medical Compliance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. When conducted effectively, these audits can help healthcare providers avoid costly penalties.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
JULY 25, 2024
Ensuring compliance with FTC guidelines and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy is crucial. Make sure you have signed permission and documentation on file. Avoiding Penalties Non-compliance with FTC regulations can result in significant penalties, including fines and public reprimands. Are you utilizing any endorsements?
Empowered Nurses
APRIL 17, 2025
Everything you document is instantly available to patients and their families, and in some cases, their attorneys. But if something significant occurred, document it as close to the time it happened as you can. If its documented poorly, it did happen in the worst possible way. Protect your license by documenting with intention.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
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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