NP Business Matters Podcast Barbara C. Phillips, NP, FAANP

As nurse practitioners (NPs), we often find ourselves navigating a complex relationship with collaborating physicians. While collaboration is essential for optimal patient care, the requirement for formal collaboration agreements in some states has sparked debate within our profession.Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTube.com/NPBusiness

When thinking about business, the vast majority of nurses and nurse practitioners start with the idea of doing something that utilizes the professional skills they have developed. That makes sense, you spend years getting your education and developing your skills and talents, why not use them?And use them you can...though perhaps in different ways.On this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, have a chat with Sharon Burch. Her history in nursing is long and varied, but it's always had a...

HIPAA violations don't just happen to large corporations and small practices are being increasingly evaluated for breaches.Here are the 5 most common violations experienced by small practices and their consequence.Full show notes --> NPBusiness.org/91Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTube.com/NPBusiness

Have you ever wondered what goes on side the NPBO Private Community? Let's take a look.Show notes at NPBusiness.org/90Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTube.com/NPBusiness

We all want to understand coding better, right.In this episode, I talk with Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I, CRC about how better coding helps us and our businesses.Check it out, and the show notes and links at https://NPBusiness.org/89Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTube.com/NPBusiness

Do you have a fair amount of outstanding patient balances and difficulties collecting? Well, you’re not alone. It’s common, particularly in small practices, to struggle with collecting money from patients. Most patients never blink an eye when asked for their co-pay, deductible, or other balances. They do everything they can to pay on time and in full.But there seem to be a few who just don’t want to pay… ever.It’s the 80/20 rule at work… 80% (or more) pay every time, but 20% of pa...