Medicare Related Topics 
Nurse Practitioners in Business
MAY 10, 2023
Recently an NPBO Member shared with me a report on Medicare Advantage plans and the increasing amount of prior authorizations that are being required with Advantage plans. This is true for Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare is a complex topic for consumers and providers alike.
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 12, 2025
Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance.
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Nurse Practitioners in Business
JULY 26, 2022
Opting out of Medicare has caused a lot of confusion for NPs and other providers. When you can bill Medicare and when you don’t have to. What it means by opting out of Medicare. What it means by opting out of Medicare. Can you just refuse to see Medicare recipients?
Nurse Practitioners in Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Hearing about Medicare cuts causes a provider’s blood to run cold. Will you really lose money by seeing Medicare patients? I am constantly asked “Should I opt out of Medicare?” In fact, at 66 years old, I am a beneficiary of Medicare Part B and a Medigap plan. And many have strong opinions on this.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
On the surface, it sounds like having non-participating provider status with Medicare is a good thing. Medicare requires NPs enrolled with Medicare as a provider to accept assignment. But for NPs, is it really? That the rule had always taught me that NPs could not opt for “non-participating” provider status.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Ensure Payroll Tax Compliance: If you have employees, make sure payroll taxes (Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes) are withheld and remitted. If you come across errors, correct them without delay. File 1099-NEC Forms: If you hired independent contractors , issue Form 1099-NEC by January 31 to avoid IRS penalties.
Nursology
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Centers for Medicare and … Continue reading Patient Centered Care Theory in the Modern World of Healthcare Consumer-driven ideas such as convenience and patient experience have forced hospitals to develop new and creative ways to make the patient experience truly personalized to increase patient satisfaction scores.
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