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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.

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Upsells in Healthcare: Ethical, Legal, Risky?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As an NP in private practice, youre balancing patient care with operating a business. Upselling and cross-selling are widely used practices to do just that; they increase the value of a sale or service. Unfortunately, the two dont always align. This is particularly relevant if you are suggesting third-party services or devices.

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Speech Pathologist Vs Speech Therapist: Are They the Same?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are licensed communication experts. Therefore, SLPs treat patients of all ages in a variety of settings, such as: 3 Hospitals Schools Private practices Pediatrics Colleges and universities Rehabilitation centers Want to know more about our SLP program?

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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

AOTA advocates that entrepreneurship offers occupational therapy practitioners diverse opportunitiesfrom private practice and consulting to telehealth, online businesses and product creationto make a meaningful impact in their communities. Start Your OT Practice Starting your private practice may be easier than you think.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Most of us don’t think about HIPAA violations in the context of small, private practices. Consequence : This can lead to fines, loss of license, and severe damage to the reputation of the practice and provider. When we hear of another HIPAA incident, many think of a hospital data breach or a hacked healthcare network.

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OT vs OTA: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Pursue a Graduate Degree in OT In the United States, you must earn an entry-level masters or doctoral degree in OT from an accredited program before getting your license. Consult your states occupational therapy regulatory agency for specific state licensing requirements. The MOT and OTD programs offered by the University of St.

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse.com

Each year, 355,000 licensed NPs see patients for primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting. Since the establishment of the NP profession in the mid-1960s, NPs have advocated for the ability to practice to the full extent of our education and clinical training.