Kate Smith, RN, BSN

Discover how EHRs and EMRs boost efficiency and improve patient care — plus key features to look for when choosing the right system for your practice.

Learn how to start and grow a successful nurse practitioner private practice, from legal requirements to marketing strategies that attract ideal patients.

What you need to know about how your state defines and regulates nurse practitioners.

Here are the top 5 reasons patient education matters for your practice — plus 7 patient education examples to support engagement and improve outcomes.

Optimize operations with the best habits for practice financial health.

Improving employee retention is a key to optimizing operations across cost efficiency, care delivery, and practice success.

Gather feedback and insights with a patient experience survey — here’s how.

Nurse practitioners have a vital role in the future of healthcare. Here are 3 ways that NPs are at the forefront of innovation in patient care.

Learn about the CAHPS survey and how it can help you evaluate your patients’ experience.

The FDA has approved new COVID-19 booster vaccines to target the XBB.1.5 variant — but how successful they’ll be depends on effective communication from providers.

Learn about social media marketing for medical practices and how you can partner with influencers to boost patient engagement and practice growth.

Make starting a medical practice easier with this checklist.

Wondering about physician recruitment best practices? Here’s what you need to know to recruit, hire, and retain staff for your new medical practice.

The right medical office equipment can help you enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources. Use this checklist to get started.

Here’s how to reduce turnover, avoid the associated expenses, and build and maintain a strong team at your medical practice.

Getting ready to open your own medical practice? Find out if applying for the following permits should be on your to-do list.

Here’s what you need to know to make patient care technology work for you, your patients, and your practice.

Better healthcare onboarding is an important part of practice management. Here’s how to do it correctly.

One of the first steps in opening a practice is funding it. Here’s what you need to know about getting healthcare practice loans.

Here’s how to ensure you have the necessary licenses and credentials you need when starting your own practice — and that you don’t overlook any part of the process.

Finding the right team is a key part of building and sustaining any business, especially an independent practice. Here’s who to hire first — and how to identify qualified candidates.

If you’re considering opening a practice and want step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, you’ve found the right resource.

Wondering where to start with medical practice social media? Here’s how to choose a platform, create great content, and find your audience.

Execute a winning growth strategy with these 7 medical practice social media tips.

Flexibility in healthcare matters to patients. Here’s how to increase your flexibility — not your workload.