On the surface, it sounds like having non-participating provider status with Medicare is a good thing. But for NPs, is it really? Medicare requires NPs enrolled with Medicare as a provider to accept assignment. That the rule had always taught me that NPs could not opt for “non-participating” provider status. Recently though, I’ve heard from Read More
One of the hallmarks of early spring is the weather that is all over the place. The weather is warm and beautiful, and you finally put all the flowers and vegetables into the ground, only to have frost warnings a few days later. Of course, the age-old saying “April Showers bring May Flowers” tends to Read More
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 Read More
There’s been a recurring theme… the health of practices at risk because of billing issues. Some practices struggle to stay afloat; some even have to close their doors. But it’s not for the typical reasons, like insurance not reimbursing or patients not paying their part. No, this is different. What’s going on here is individuals or companies Read More
Headaches in private practice…? Surely, I must be kidding? No, I’m not joking… running your own practice comes with a few headaches. And while most practice owners see them as problems, others view them as challenges. It all depends on your point of view. But no matter what you call them if you’ve been in Read More
If you’re scratching your head wondering what I’m talking about, this article may not be for you. But if you see a flash of problems across your minds’ eye, read on… because this is for you! Headaches, obstacles, problems, challenges, opportunities… Whatever you call them, if you’ve been in practice for any length of time, Read More
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