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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Compliance Program Policies (even if youre a solo provider) A basic compliance program should include: Written policies and procedures A code of conduct A defined process for reporting and handling potential compliance issues CMS and OIG recommend this even for small practices, especially those billing Medicare or Medicaid.

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Starting A Practice: Questions Every Nurse Practitioner Should Ask

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Many Nurse Practitioners have built successful practices on a shoestring budget. Navigating the credentialing process in a timely manne r so you can accept commercial insurance and Medicare/Medicaid. Startup costs vary greatly depending on the type of practice to build.

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Why Nurse Practitioners are a Solution to Rural Healthcare Challenges

Health Leaders | Nursing

With more than 100 million Americans lacking access to primary care, employing more nurse practitioners (NPs) and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas, NP leaders say. We are up to more than 355,000 nurse practitioners across the U.S.

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Do You Worry About Getting Audited?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business. So basically…are you doing everything you should be doing, not only in the types of care you are providing but also in the business aspect of your practice? You can sign up for this free webinar at [link]. Have you been audited? The post Do You Worry About Getting Audited?

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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse.com

If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. The Need for Nurse Practitioners. Education to Become a Nurse Practitioner.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

Ferrara, DNP, FNP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in an interview. “One of the biggest challenges as a nurse practitioner is the administrative burden of the work that we do,” such as prior authorization forms and documentation. So forecasted Stephen A.

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From Capitol to Clinic – Q1 Nursing Legislation Update

Capitol Beat

A critical bottleneck in expanding the nursing workforce is the limited availability of clinical preceptorsexperienced providers who provide hands-on training to nursing students, new nurses, or advance practice nurse candidates serving health professional shortage areas. Take Action for the bill! ICAN Act ( S.

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