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Healthcare Manager vs Healthcare Administrator: What’s the Difference?

Registered Nursing

Managers oversee compliance with government standards such as HIPAA and maintain accreditation. They ensure that the non-clinical functions of the facility run smoothly to support patient care. Healthcare Administrators work in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and various healthcare settings.

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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). There is the opportunity to work in an outpatient clinic, perform consults in the hospital, or even perform procedures in surgical areas.