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The Dark Side of Medicare Advantage Plans

Nurse Practitioners in Business

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.

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FAQs of Opting Out of Medicare

Nurse Practitioners in Business

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?

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What you need to understand about Medicare cuts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

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.

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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Ensure Payroll Tax Compliance: If you have employees, make sure payroll taxes (Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes) are withheld and remitted. To sum up … By following this checklist, Nurse Practitioners in business can stay organized, file their taxes on time, and avoid penalties.

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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. The post Starting A Practice: Questions Every Nurse Practitioner Should Ask appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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Understanding Participating and Non-participating provider status for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

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. Check out the Nurse Practitioners in Business Facebook Group Become a Member of the NPBO Ready to start your own practice?

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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.