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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. So today, I received an email asking me to reply with my full name, insurance number, DOB, etc.

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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

All healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, who are covered under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Nurse practitioners can practice in many settings such as hospitals. Do NP’s have NPI numbers? Yes, they do!

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How to Grow Your Nursing Network

MAS Medical Staffing

Research demonstrates that professional networking in nursing has several benefits, such as: Career advancement – Hiring managers, physicians who own a private practice, and HR personnel are often deluged with applicants for new, coveted positions. But networking for nurses extends beyond finding your work bestie or coffee pal.

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