RA Bock 3.2V Bright White LED Otoscope Set
I recently bought the RA Bock 3.2V Bright White LED Otoscope Set for my personal use at home. It uses C batteries which is great if you have rechargeables. I have used it a handful of times and the weight and reliability are on par with much more expensive Welch Allyn versions. With 4/5 star rating, […]
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Episode 103 – Indemnification, What Your License Means, and are NPs “Supervised”?
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I provide some basic information about what an Indemnification clause means, how it applies to NPs, and whether it is that big of a deal. I also reply to ZDogg’s video that was intended to unite healthcare providers and why I think we can promote our profession […]
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Episode 102 – What Constitutes the Client Relationship and What is Your Duty to Notify the Board!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a Facebook thread, and a ton of subsequent email and PMs, regarding what constitutes a patient-practitioner relationship. I also open up the discussion about what obligation we have as NPs to notify the board of unethical or illegal actions in your practices. As always, […]
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Episode 101 – Why Insurance Companies Steer Patient Care and My Predictions of Technology Impacting Practice!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to an NP student’s question about why NP’s bend to the will of insurance companies. I also give my predictions on what technology has on our futures in practice. Keep sharing the show, giving ratings and don’t forget to give the Amazon Affiliate link a try! […]
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Episode 100 – What the Heck is MIPS and Why You Should Care!
On this, the 100th episode of the NP Dude podcast I try to give some background the new Merit-based Incentive Payment system and my predictions as to what this will mean down the line. Have a listen, share the show and don’t forget to keep giving ratings on Facebook and iTunes! As always, you can […]
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Episode 099 – PA Incident to Billing and Should RN Experience be Mandatory for NP School?
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a question I received about whether a physician assistant gets billed different than the NP and whether incident to billing applies.to them as well! I also have been asked.to give my opinion on whether RN experience should be a requirement for admission to NP […]
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Episode 098 – Does a Unilateral Contract Change “Void” the Contract, Severability Clauses, Get Your Own Malpractice Already, and Illinois gets FPA!
On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I hit a bunch of contract issues that have been building up, including severability clauses. I reaffirm why NP’s need their own malpractice policy and congratulations to Illinois for getting some Full Practice Authority! Have a listen, share it with your friends and colleagues, and support the […]
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Episode 097 – NP Liability for MA Errors and Down and Dirty Calculation of Your Cost to Your Employer!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I make good on my promise to explain the liability of your medical assistant and how it may attached to you. More importantly, I discuss where you should look to find the answer for yourself! I also give a quick way for an employer to estimate the […]
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Episode 096 – Requests From Attorney to Appear and Retroactive Insurance Policies?
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my take on what I would do if I received communication from attorneys to appear for any reason. In the particular situation raised, the NP was told to bring documents to discuss a deceased patient’s insurance situation! I also answer a chronic intractable’s question about getting […]
Read MoreEpisode 095 – Are Employer Mandates Lawful and More Info on Telehealth in Ohio!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I reply to several questions that are in the same vein…can an employer mandate you do something? In particular, can they make you get a flu shot, a DEA license, stop smoking or even lose weight? Well, have a listen and find out. I also give an […]
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