Do you, does your staff, and do your patients understand these common insurance terms - deductibles, co-pay, and co-insurance? I bet you would tell me not everyone. Chances are most of the people working in or visiting healthcare practices need a bit of a primer on these important terms, what they mean, and how they can impact your practice. In this new series on Getting Paid, I want to focus on just that, how we get paid. Episode #34 of the NP Business Matters podcast is going to talk about thr...
May 30, 2021•22 min
In September 2019, The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General and law enforcement announced they were able to take down 35 individuals for participation in healthcare fraud schemes involving $2.1 Billion in losses. We've almost come to expect news like this. In the above example, OIG was targeting genetic testing fraud schemes. They are taking place nationwide. Unfortunately, NPs can find themselves involved in these situations. What can we do? You'll find the re...
May 23, 2021•41 min
In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, we talk about the opportunities for nurse practitioners in corrections from being an employee, an independent contractor, a leader, and an entrepreneur. Welcome back to our guest Renee Dahring, APRN, FNP, FAANP. You may be familiar with Renee, (aka the NP Career Coach) who was featured on episode #14 when we talked about finding the perfect job. In addition to her work with NPs on careers, and her work with the Minnesota NP Coalition, she has s...
May 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 32
There are a lot of obstacles to starting a practice, but how would you react if you were harassed by state officials for starting a practice? How much would you put up with? Meet Carl Smith and Quentin Caswell, nurse practitioners with a private practice in Joplin, MO. They have been through several collaborating physicians while dealing with harassment from the medical board in MO in the early years of their practice. Now open 9 years, things have settled down and their practice is thriving. Wh...
May 09, 2021•52 min•Ep. 31
Health and wellness coaching is a popular topic among nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. It's likely that you have considered it as well. What does it take to be a coach? Some say our nursing degrees are enough? But is it? Listen in as we discuss these questions and more on t his episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast. Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https:...
Apr 28, 2021•58 min
Are you a bit stressed out these days? Many NPs and other clinicians are. And if you're an entrepreneur, chances are you can stack that on top of being a clinician. Meet Dr. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN. While she is known for many things - a speaker, mentor, women's health educator, and she is also now focusing her efforts on physical health and fitness. In today's episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, we talk about self-care and even the little things you can do to take care of y...
Apr 11, 2021•47 min
What can a leadership program do for you? A lot! Meet nurse practitioner, Dr. Kimberly Hardy, as she talks about being a Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Fellow, and her own personal and professional growth following completion of that program. We talk about: Imposter Syndrome Resilience Believing in one's self Holistic Health Balance Perfection and more Visit the show notes Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.co...
Apr 04, 2021•47 min
One of the hardest things I hear is from a nurse or nurse practitioner who has worked hard to open their business and then they say they don't have patients or clients. In this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, I'm talking about marketing. Ideally, the whole idea about marketing and who you are marketing to should start with the business plan. Unfortunately, I hear too often from new practices that open and they have no patients. Even established practices, the ones that started off sl...
Mar 28, 2021•28 min
In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, I talk with Patricia Wells, FNP about her own evolution as a nurse practitioner and a business owner. Her own story is a bit different. Most NPs look to using their knowledge to open a private practice. While that was Patricia's initial thought, that was not the road she took. While working on her business plan to start that practice, another opportunity landed in her lap. She looked at it, researched and then planned it out. But there was also...
Mar 21, 2021•58 min
Meet Dr. Angie Golden, DNP, FAANP. Angie is the owner of the NP Obesity Treatment Clinic in Arizona, the author of clinical and non-clinical books, a speaker, an educator, and has been one of our national NP leaders. Today we are talking about the journey through business, leadership, and writing. She shares so many ideas in how she thinks about different things, I'm confident you'll pick up some ideas as you begin your own journey. My favorite that I've adapted is "why not you?" NP Business Mat...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, I had the honor to talk with Nurse Barb Dehn (aka NurseBarb.com). A seasoned business owner, she has lots of gems to share. One of those is how we create a message, and how we communicate that message using the media. This is crucial for business owners. If your ideal patient or client cannot hear your message, they likely will not visit your business. You'll want to listen to this important episode. Show Notes for Nurse Barb Dehn on business, ...
Mar 07, 2021•44 min
A CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) Waiver simply allows you to do point of care (POC) testing in your practice. That POC testing must be done with tests that have received the designation of being CLIA Waived. A CLIA Waiver has nothing to do with drawing blood or collecting specimens to send to the lab. It has nothing to do with administering vaccines, medication or other procedures in your office. Listen in as I talk about: Which test are CLIA Waived How to obtain a CLIA Waiver...
Feb 21, 2021•17 min
In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, I talk with Dr. Deborah Karas, nurse practitioner. Most commonly when people hear the term "nurse expert", it elicits lots of questions: What is a nurse expert? What do they do? Are they different than an LNC? Where can they work? What kind of clinical expertise do I need? Can I do this as an RN? an NP? Listen in as we discuss these topics and more! Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https...
Feb 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, I talk with Dr. Cindy Elliott, nurse practitioner. Cindy started her practice in 2009 and ran it successfully for many years before joining a larger practice this past year. Learn how she set herself up for success, as well as build in time and space to give back to the community at large as well as the NP community. Additionally, Cindy is one of very few providers in the United States whose practice serves the Deaf Community. She discusses som...
Feb 07, 2021•42 min
In this "Short Takes" episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, let's talk about a question that has many confused, and that's opting out of Medicare! You'll find links and resources at NPBusiness.com Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTube.com/NPBusiness
Jan 31, 2021•12 min•Ep. 20
Meet Tina Rose, a women's healthcare nurse practitioner. We talk about her journey to opening her own practice 10 years ago and how over the years her practice has changed. Thanks for subscribing and sharing the podcast. Head on over to the show notes for the links and contact information. Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTube.com/NPBusiness...
Jan 24, 2021•54 min
In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, I talk about some reasons for you to consider NOT starting a business this year. I get a lot of questions from people who have every reason not to start a practice, and from others who started when perhaps they should have waited. We'll discuss things such as financial readiness, clinical readiness, the business climate, and more. If you are thinking of getting started this year, you don't want to miss this. What are your reasons to get started...
Jan 16, 2021•17 min
Today I’m having a conversation with Randi Mann WHNP-BC, NCMP, ARNP. She is a women’s health care nurse practitioner who specializes in hormone care in Wisconsin. Randi built her practice so that she could take the time needed to educate and work with her patients…and has done so quite successfully. There is something here for any business owner to learn. We discuss things such as: Marketing Cash Flow Additional income streams And more! I'm sure you'll get something out of this episode on the NP...
Jan 10, 2021•55 min
Meet Dr. Sonia Smith, a pediatric nurse practitioner with her own practice and specializes in pediatric behavioral sleep issues. In this episode, we talk about the specialty of pediatric sleep medicine as well as what it takes to start a practice. You'll hear why I call Sonia the "poster child". We also spent time discussing.... The importance of community. Her caveats of those getting started in business. Leadership Visit NP Business for show notes and more. Find us on Social: Facebook: https:/...
Jan 03, 2021•42 min
Incivility. Disruptive Behavior. Bullying. Those are terms that we are all familiar with. Perhaps you've been a witness to it occurring or even taken part in delivering this behavior. It's even likely you've been the recipient. Unfortunately, you are not alone. What can we do about it? To begin with, let's talk about this with expert Dr. Renee Thompson. In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, we'll discuss: How to identify the difference between bullying and incivility. How to addres...
Dec 28, 2020•45 min
Looking for a job? New graduate or seasoned NP? You'll want to listen to Renee Dahring, APRN, FAANP, she is the NP Career Coach. While Renee has been active legislatively in Minnesota (they enjoy, and continue to enjoy FPA, in no small part to her contributions), her background and experience also led her to become a career coach for NPs. One of the issues I hear frequently is about job searches, especially for new NPs. Renee and I talk about tips that will improve an NPs ability to find their j...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr
Curious about direct primary care? Today's episode is with Dr. Maria Walker who talks about her start in this area, as well as setbacks that she has faced getting started in her own practice. Additionally, she has generously shared resources she has used to get started on this path to practice. Find the shownotes @ https://NPBusiness.com/podcast Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTu...
Dec 13, 2020•40 min
Writing a book is something on the list of many individuals. Yet, as soon as we sit down and are faced with a blank piece of paper or screen, we wonder where to start. Many are overwhelmed from the start. Today I’m interviewing Yvonne D’Arcy, MS, ARNP, CNS, FAANP, and Deb Kiley, DNP, NP-C, APRN, FAANP whose new book “Pain Management in Primary Care, Essential Knowledge for APRNs and PAs" was just released by Springer Publishing. Yvonne is a respected expert, the author of numerous books on this ...
Dec 05, 2020•53 min
Juliette Blount, NP has been a passionate advocate for people of color her entire life, but it was just who she was. In this episode, we talk about How she came to this topic and what spurred her to develop it further. What we as healthcare providers can do today and going forward. How planning changed her initial ideas on business. How her intended "side hustle" became her full-time business. Suggestions on how to find your own passion business. Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Nov 28, 2020•53 min
What do leadership, mentorship, and "doing good" have in common? Listen to what Dr. Cindy Cooke has to say about that in this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast. This is about going beyond our clinical practices, and being involved in our local communities, state, and national communities. NPBusiness.com/podcast Find us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursePractitionerBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/barbaracphillips YouTube: https://YouTube.com/NPBusiness...
Nov 23, 2020•56 min
How do you help your leadership team, board, or colleagues improve their ability to communicate? You take a concept, a proven system, and you apply it to your group. You teach, coach, and mentor. Today's guest, Suzanne Wertman, MSN, CNM works for her professional organization. She has found that leadership involves a lot of listening, and that self-care goes a long way to increase one's resilience and emotional intelligence. What I love about this, is that Suzanne brought outside help to her org...
Nov 14, 2020•56 min
Is California's AB-890 good for NPs? What does it really mean? I had the honor of speaking with Melanie Balestra, NP, JD in California on the law signed by Gov. Newsom on September 29, 2020. According to the CANP website, it states that "AB 890 allows NPs to work without physician supervision, removing the supervisory requirement in existing law so NPs can provide the same high-quality care they do today and care more directly for patients." But of course, there is a lot in the details, and (IMH...
Nov 07, 2020•54 min
In this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, Barbara C Phillips, NP, interviews Dr. Penni Vachon about her direct primary care (DPC) practice in South Carolina. You'll hear many pearls of wisdom about having this type of practice, including Getting experience Doing your research Understanding insurance, cost Networking in your community Marketing Challenges Being the first in your community We are sure you'll enjoy this episode as well. Please head to NPBusiness.com/podcast to get the sho...
Oct 31, 2020•52 min
Today I’m interviewing Don Self. If you’ve been following NPBO for a while, you may be aware of an webinar I did with Don this past summer. In that webinar, a lot of eyes were opened as to the amount of money clinicians are leaving on the table because they are unclear of what they can bill for. In this interview, we’ll touch on that a bit more, but the focus today is on Telehealth, and appropriate coding to get paid for your services. Don Self is a certified coder and consultant. He’s been teac...
Oct 24, 2020•50 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, I speak with Amelia Roberts, RN. She notes that business has always been in her blood and that early on she started out by selling potholders to her grandmother's friends. But on to nursing school and still looking for business ideas and being surprised about how someone could make money in cat grooming, and how it leads to even further ideas. You'll even hear me giggle about cat grooming! She encourages nurses to look at your knowledge base, b...
Oct 19, 2020•35 min
