Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide, 6th Edition

Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide

This essential resource provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and business issues that impact nurse practitioners in modern clinical settings. It offers deep insights into regulatory developments and the complex landscape of healthcare law.

Completely updated to reflect current statutes, the sixth edition introduces new case analyses and lessons learned from recent legal prosecutions. It serves as a vital reference for navigating the intricacies of state laws and federal requirements.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Analysis of state-by-state laws and evolving regulatory developments

• Detailed guidance on Stark Law compliance and clinical identity theft prevention

• New chapters addressing frequently asked questions from practicing nurse practitioners

• Critical updates on HIPAA regulations and patient data privacy standards

• Case studies involving kickback issues and hospital employment contracts

• Practical strategies for avoiding malpractice and legal pitfalls in prescribing

Perfect for new and veteran nurse practitioners, nursing administrators, and graduate students focusing on advanced practice nursing.

Product Details

• Author: Carolyn Buppert

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

• Edition: 6th

• Format: Hardcover

• Publication Date: March 20, 2017

• Language: English

• Pages: 516

• Dimensions: 7.25 x 1.5 x 10 inches

• Item Weight: 2.4 pounds

• ISBN-10: 1284117162

• ISBN-13: 978-1284117165