Kate Smith, RN, BSN

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Optimize operations with the best habits for practice financial health.

Make starting a medical practice easier with this checklist.

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

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

These providers know how to attract patients with social media and keep them engaged.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Here’s how to create and implement a social media marketing strategy that grows your practice and empowers your patients.

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