Business Resources for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
Resources for the Business Side of Health Care
Access valuable resources for the business side of your career, including continuing education (CE), reimbursement help, job searches and negotiating tools.
Practice-related CE
From the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to coding and documentation to social media marketing, stay up-to-date with the latest business and practice-related issues with these CE activities.
Member Guide: Addressing Misinformation and Attacks
AANP has developed a helpful member guide on how to address misinformation and attacks online. Review this document to learn how to respond to attacks on the profession or NP-owned practices.
Reimbursement
The Multistate Reimbursement Alliance (MSRA) tracks issues surrounding insurance credentialing, contracting and reimbursement and responds as a unified voice wherever it can make an impact.
Order Your Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number
NPs who administer, prescribe or dispense any controlled substances must be registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. Explore this guide on how to order your DEA number.
Noridian Clinician’s Corner: Resources for Medicare DME Ordering
Noridian serves as the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Medicare Jurisdictions A and D. A MAC is a private health care insurer that has been awarded a geographic jurisdiction to process DME claims for Medicare Fee-For-Service beneficiaries. Noridian has created this website to aid clinicians in ordering DME by creating checklists and resources regarding the Medicare DME ordering requirements. Please note that while Noridian serves only Jurisdictions A and D, these tools are based on CMS criteria that are applicable nationwide.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) JobCenter
Looking for that next step in your career? The AANP JobCenter contains the largest source of NP jobs in the nation, and AANP members receive an exclusive two-day preview to new job postings.
Employment Negotiations
You're offered a new position — now what? Find tips for negotiating everything from salary to time off and benefits.
AANP Compensation Survey
The data you need to negotiate from a position of strength! AANP’s National NP Compensation Survey compiles a comprehensive data set about NP hourly and annual compensation and provides information about employment-related benefits.