In this episode of the NP Business Podcast, I talk with Don Self on the topic of how to code for telehealth. We even touched on some of the things we don’t code for and should. Don Self, CMCS, CPC, CASA is a certified coder and consultant who has been helping clinicians for over 35 …
How Long Does It Take To Start A New Practice?
It’s a question recently asked on NPBusiness.org, our business blog. If you’ve been thinking about starting a practice, you’ve probably wondered the same thing. Unfortunately, “how long does it take to start a new practice” doesn’t come with a simple answer. With a range of considerations and decisions affecting the outcome, it’s next to impossible …
Do You Make These Mistakes With Your Billing?
Here’s a silly question for you… do you like getting paid for your work? Of course, you do! Who in the world would say “No” to that? Turns out though, getting paid is not always as easy as you might think. Why is that? Part of the reason is the dual, complicated landscape of medical …
Three Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started My Practice
Are you starting your own practice? Or maybe you’re thinking about starting one? Either way, just as with any new career or job, there will be a learning curve. Sometimes that learning curve is smooth and easy; other times, it’s steep, jagged, and drawn out. But that’s ok because some learning is to be expected …
3 Essential Strategies To Avoid Small Practice Failure
“I just didn’t see it coming!” If you’ve ever uttered these words, you know what I mean. Sometimes, it’s like “things” sneak up on us… A leaking roof A relationship that’s falling apart A financial dilemma While it may seem that “situations” appear out of nowhere, could it be we’re missing the early warning signs? …
10 Simple Ways to Make More Money in Your Practice
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who are in practice today are concerned with the rising costs of providing healthcare, all while getting less and less in reimbursement. At the same time, they see the need for services is on the rise. But to continue to provide those services, they have to bring …
How to “Treat” The Biggest Headaches In Private Practice? Part2
Every business comes with its own set of headaches; that’s just the way it is. Health care is no different; and running a practice has its own, unique set of challenges, including: Getting paid by insurance and patients Getting and staying credentialed Creating consistent cash flow Then there’s the ever-changing landscape of healthcare… but that’s a …