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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Typical Start-Up Expenses Include: Office rent and utilities EHR (Electronic Health Records) software Office and medical supplies Staff salaries Insurance and licensing fees Cash Flow Tips: Prompt billing: Submit claims as soon as possible to avoid reimbursement delays. HIPAA Compliance: Ensure patient records are secure and private.

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You Worked Too Hard to Lose Your License: Protect It with These 10 Essentials

Empowered Nurses

Youve poured your soul into this career, and your nursing license is a symbol of that hard work. But heres the truth: in the hustle and grind of daily practice, its easy to forget that your license isnt just a piece of paperits your livelihood, your passion, and your future. That second could save a lifeand your license.

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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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“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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Don’t Get Scammed

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Learn tactics scammers use and gain the knowledge to protect yourself, your license, and your practice. Notability, we’ll address HIPAA breaches and ransomware attacks in a separate article. There are some relatively simple and easy things you can do today to protect yourself, your license, and your practice.

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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. Employees: If you have employees , notify them about the office closure.

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How CynaMed Connects Skilled Healthcare Professionals with Fulfilling Careers

CynaMed

After rigorously screening each applicant and following HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, we can narrow down the perfect position. It goes beyond just knowing what licenses they haveit requires taking the time to get to know each person. This includes per diem, contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time openings.

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