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Clinicians Business Tip: How to Create an NP Specific Media Kit
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians Business Tip: How to Create an NP Specific Media Kit Healthcare reform, primary care physician shortages and the movement toward a barrier free practice have made nurse practitioners (NPs) news worthy. NPs are being sought after for opinions and comments on topics such as the Future of Nursing Report, health care reform, expansion of state practice acts, legislative issues and more. Shedding our "secret NP" cloak is a task that belongs to all NPs. As a professional, you'll want to be ready to step up to the plate when the opportunity arises and a media kit can help you be prepared. . . . keep reading
Clinicians Business Tip: Collaborating Physicians: The Basics, Part 2
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians Business Tip: Collaborating Physicians: The Basics, Part 2 In part one of our article on Collaborating Physicians, we discussed why you may need a collaborating physician and what the responsibilities may be for each of you. Several of NPs shared their experiences and the impact it has had on their practice -- especially those who own their practices. Today, in part two, we will discuss how to find a collaborating physician, associated cost and the need for a written agreement. . . . keep reading
Clinicians Business Tip: Collaborating Physicians: The Basics,Part 1
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians Business Tip: Collaborating Physicians: The Basics,Part 1 It's 2013 and still more than half the states require Nurse Practitioners and other advanced practices nurses (APN's) to have a formal collaborative (and in some states supervisory) relationship with a physician. While the Future of Nursing Report recommends removing barriers to full practice, it's likely to be slow going. Thus, finding and working with one or more collaborating physicians is a reality for many of us. However, the "political" climate and regulations in many states makes it challenging to do so. . . . keep reading
Clinicians Business Tip: Getting the Most out of Conferences
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians Business Tip: Getting the Most out of Conferences Nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians attend conferences for a variety of reasons (- CE credits are only part of it!) We attend to connect with new friends and to reconnect with old friends and colleagues. The location is often a draw for those of us wanting to take a few extra days for R&R. . . . keep reading
Clinicians Business Tip: Business Skills: Why You Need Them To Survive (And Thrive) Today!
Johanna Hofmann, MBA
Clinicians Business Tip: Business Skills: Why You Need Them To Survive (And Thrive) Today! While the March 1st automatic cuts will affect many areas of the economy it is estimated that up to 766,000 health care related jobs could fall victim to the 2% cuts in Medicare spending. (Joint report AHA, AMA & ANA Sept 12, 2012) . . . keep reading
Clinicians Business Tip: Why every Clinician is a Business
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians Business Tip: Why every Clinician is a Business Clinicians (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, and others) work hard every day to assist their patients move forward on the path to health, improve their quality of life, and sometimes improve quality at the end of life. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Negotiation Skills for Clinicians
© 2013 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians' Business Tip:
Negotiation Skills for Clinicians A common misconception healthcare providers have about negotiation is that it's just for business, or employment contracts. While that's a part of it, it's so much more. In fact, you already use negotiation on a daily basis…with your patients, your children, your partner and a host of other individuals and businesses. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Documentation Made Easy
© 2013 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians' Business Tip:
Documentation Made Easy I have never spoken to a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physician or other clinician that enjoys documentation. And it seems that since going to EMR's, I hear even more grumbling about documentation than ever. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Credentialing and Contracting: There is a Difference
© 2013 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians' Business Tip:
Credentialing and Contracting: There is a Difference Nurse practitioners and other clinicians often send in questions about credentialing and contracting. It's clear, from those questions that there is some confusion about the two and it's important that all health care providers understand the difference. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Words to Guide Your Year
© 2013 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians' Business Tip: Words to Guide Your Year Nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians who wish to be successful in their personal, professional, and business life understand that personal development is an essential component of success. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Giving Thanks
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
It's difficult on a moment by moment basis to always feel grateful. Sometimes that feeling hides under the surface, other times deep inside. There are days when I actively have to search it out. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Data Breaches: Protecting Your Practice
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Nurse Practitioners, and for that matter, all health care providers should by now be aware of the whole issue of data breaches (and potential breaches) and it's significant impact on your practice. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Being Proactive in a Changing Environment-Video
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP

Our clinical world is changing. Sometimes faster than our laws. And sometimes those changes, and the new businesses popping up can have an important impact on our practices. Watch the video to learn more about the importance of being proactive

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Clinicians' Business Tip: 5 Reasons you NEED to Learn About the Business of Healthcare
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Clinicians' Business Tip: 
5 Reasons you NEED to Learn About the Business of Healthcare There was a time when we as clinicians (nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates and others) were only concerned with our working environment, salary and benefits (after patient care of course). As the healthcare arena changes, the business of healthcare faces it own challenges. It is imperative for clinicians to learn more about the business of healthcare. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: There is an APP for You
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Mobile devices and their Apps are becoming more common…not only in our personal lives, but professionals ones as well. The health care provider (HCP) who is looking for more ways to be more proactive and productive will appreciate the growing number of Apps that are available for both professional and personal use. Nurse Practitioners and other HCPs frequently ask what apps are most beneficial -- here are some ideas. . . . keep reading
Clinicians' Business Tip: Selling your Practice
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
One thing every clinician needs to consider when starting and growing their business is how to EXIT the business. Everyone needs to have some sort of exit strategy. Will you retire and sell the practice, bring in a partner who will eventually take over or perhaps you plan to have your daughter or son inherit the practice? . . . keep reading
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