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Understanding Group NPI Numbers for Nurse Practitioners  

Understanding Group NPI Numbers for Nurse Practitioners  

As an independent nurse practitioner and sole proprietor, you are likely familiar with group National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers. A group NPI number is a unique identification number assigned to a group or organization such as a medical practice, clinic, or...

Looking Forward to the 2023 AANP National Conference 

Looking Forward to the 2023 AANP National Conference 

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is coming to New Orleans for the largest nurse practitioner (NP) event of the year – and NP Advantage will be there! From June 20-June 25 attendees from all over the country will gather “for a week filled with...

MIPS Interoperability: Improving Efficiency and Patient Care 

MIPS Interoperability: Improving Efficiency and Patient Care 

With the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs), healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners (NPs) are now in a better position to deliver quality and efficient care to their patients. However, to maximize the benefits of these systems, NPs need to...

Telehealth Expansion & Growth for Independent Nurse Practitioners 

Telehealth Expansion & Growth for Independent Nurse Practitioners 

The expansion of telehealth has been a major healthcare breakthrough. It is now available to independent nurse practitioners for remote healthcare services. With its many capabilities, such as remote patient monitoring, real-time evaluation, and personalized care...

Nurses and EHR Implementation 

Nurses and EHR Implementation 

Implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) is not always straightforward, especially for independent nurse practitioners (NPs) who must factor in their own unique organizational structure in addition to compliance considerations. However, a successful EHR...

Starting Your NP Practice in a Full Authority State 

Starting Your NP Practice in a Full Authority State 

As healthcare continues to evolve, nurse practitioners (NP) are taking an increasingly vital role in patient care. As an independent nurse practitioner, you have the opportunity to create your own unique healthcare model and build a successful career as a provider....

Independent Nurse Practitioner Pros and Cons 

Independent Nurse Practitioner Pros and Cons 

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), there are more than 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States. For many of these NPs, entrepreneurship is an appealing option. As with most career decisions, there are pros and...