Episode 078 – Co-signed Medicaid Visits, Vaccine for Opiates, and What the Heck is the US Senate Doing?
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a listener’s question about what potential problems can happen if you are billing to Medicaid but it turns out you were never credentialed with that insurance plan…but wait, there’s more. So tune in to get the full hypothetical! I also discuss a new vaccine […]
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Episode 077 – Oppressive Contracts as a Way Around FPA and My Take on the Ohio Opioid Crisis!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast, I respond to a South Dakota listener’s oppressive non-compete contract clause and how I think this may become more common in free practice authority states in the future. I also give my take on Ohio’s reputation as having one of the highest mortality rate from opiate overdoses and […]
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Episode 076 – Building a Practice in Underserved Community and My Take on ZDogg’s Response to NPs!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast, I give my two cents on whether a predominantly Medicaid/Medicare funded practice is viable in an underserved community. I also give my take on ZDogg’s reaction to a comment on his FB page about comparing NPs to new residents. I really like ZDogg, but I think his […]
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Episode 075 – Insurance Endorsements and More NP School Advice!
Almost to 900 likes on Facebook…We are getting so close to the 1,000 mark! Keep up the great work telling your friends about the show! On this episode of the NP Dude I delve back into the wonderful world of malpractice insurance policies and how they can be different between States. I also respond to […]
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Episode 074 – Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine and Contract Assignment!
Today on the NP Dude podcast I respond to Paul’s other great comments regarding my take on the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model of practice and whether this model would work for the NP. I also mention another topic he pointed out regarding how people are searching more for NPs than physicians on the interwebs. […]
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Episode 073 – The Fair Trade Commission’s Opinion on NP Scope and Health Accountability of Patients!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I discuss a really fun exchange I had with an NP practice owner on Facebook regarding the possibility of utilizing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a means to expand the scope of practice for NPs. I mention an opinion from the FTC in the podcast and have […]
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Episode 072 – Percentage Based Bonus Systems, Unreliable Research, and HHS Director’s Response on the Proposed Budget!
Just when I think I can get unburied in work I am right back in! Sorry guys, this episode of the NP Dude podcast was recorded last Friday and I am just getting it out to you! I answer a listener’s question about my thoughts on a percentage based pay system and how I would […]
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Episode 071 – Is a DEA License Needed, Prescription Blank Requirements, and Healthgrades Ratings!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my opinion on whether a DEA license is (or more appropriately should be) needed for practice as an NP. I also give my take on some prescription blank requirements and how some states may be more strict! Last, I respond to a student’s question about […]
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Episode 070 – More Exempt Employee Status, The NP Dude Podcast, and My Down and Dirty Antibiotic Go To’s!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a Facebook thread dealing with an employment law issue. Specifically, what the heck are we as NPs? Hourly non-exempt employees or salaried exempt professionals? I have covered this topic before but return to it to fill in some more gaps on the situation when […]
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