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Owning an in-person vs. virtual practice
Discover the advantages and challenges of both in-person and virtual counseling practices to make an informed decision.
How to start a mental health private practice: A step-by-step guide
As a mental health professional, you’ve probably asked yourself, “How do I start a private practice?” Access key considerations and tips around establishing your own business.
Optimizing costs: How to buy medical supplies, medicines, and vaccines
There’s an expensive way to equip your office — and there’s a budget-friendly way to equip your office.
Collaborative agreements for nurse practitioners: What you need to know
In the first edition of our compliance column “The Regulatory Review,” discover how practice agreements could impact the scope of medical care nurse practitioners provide.
Mental Health Awareness Month: How providers and other healthcare industry professionals can take care of their well-being
This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn practical tips on managing stress, preventing burnout, and ensuring top-notch patient care through personal well-being.
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A state-by-state breakdown of nurse practitioner practice authority laws
What you need to know about how your state defines and regulates nurse practitioners.
Cybersecurity in healthcare guide: Stop, respond, recover
This guide equips providers with the best knowledge and tools to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity in healthcare.
2024 MIPS and MACRA updates: A guide for clinicians and medical billers
You can submit data from performance year 2023 between now and April 15, 2024. Missing the deadline could equate to reductions in reimbursements.
Terminating a patient relationship: A guide for practices and providers (includes sample letters)
Terminating a patient relationship is never easy but sometimes necessary. Here are best practices you need to know, plus sample letter templates.
From checkup to follow up: A guide to effective patient recall with free templates
Follow-up appointments are an important part of patient retention and quality care. Here’s why they matter — and 4 templates to use when you reach out to patients.
What is an Accountable Care Organization? A provider’s guide
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are groups of healthcare providers and hospitals that come together to coordinate care for Medicare patients.
Write the best no-show policy for your practice (and patients)
A strong no-show policy not only reduces late and no-show appointments but protects your practice revenue and patient relationships. Here’s how.
How to get paid more and faster by improving your medical billing process
By following best practices for medical billing, you can reach your profit potential.
What is protected health information? A primer for healthcare providers
Providers must be careful not to reveal these 9 types of protected health information when marketing their practices online.
A guide to conversion marketing for healthcare practices
See how healthcare practices can encourage prospective patients to take desired actions on their website
Google Business Profile step-by-step basics for healthcare practices
Here’s how to create your Google Business Profile to interest patients in your practice.
Everything you need to know about the CAHPS survey
Learn about the CAHPS survey and how it can help you evaluate your patients’ experience.
A guide to medical billing automation and revenue cycle management for your independent practice
Streamline your billing process and claims management to reduce claim denials, minimize reimbursement delays, and shorten payment cycles.
4 steps to protect patient privacy you can implement right now
Regulatory compliance, internal audits, secure software, and patient education are all foundational to protect patient privacy.
A guide for helping retirees navigate the healthcare system
The US Healthcare system can be challenging for many patients, especially retirees. Learn how to assist older patients with medicare and other medical challenges.
New medical practice checklist: Here’s how to get started
Make starting a medical practice easier with this checklist.
Medical clinic office equipment: A checklist for your practice
The right medical office equipment can help you enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources. Use this checklist to get started.
The ultimate how-to guide to optimize margins and increase revenue at your medical practice
Learn how to optimize your practice’s operations — which can help you improve your financial performance, provide exceptional patient experiences, and make your business more profitable.
How to start a new medical practice: The definitive guide
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.
Guide to creating a sliding fee scale (with free worksheets)
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a sliding fee scale so you can provide affordable services to patients in need.