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Are Independent NPs Good Public Policy?
Many states allow independent NPs. NC and SC don't. Virginia does. Is this good public policy?

ntjames5
2 days ago2 min read


Is Immigration Good for Public Health?
Can immigration policy affect the health and well-being of native-born Americans?

ntjames5
Mar 271 min read


Is Online Rx Advice Safe?
Is online prescription advice safe? Can you separate the facts from the hype?

ntjames5
Mar 251 min read


Physician's Productivity-based Compensation on the Decline
Blended compensation packages for physicians on the rise as productive-based methods decline.

ntjames5
Mar 201 min read


Can AI Replace a Clinician?
AI can process medical requests and reports. Can it manage patient care on its own?

ntjames5
Mar 152 min read


Will AI Replace Healthcare Workers?
Will AI do your healthcare job or help you do your healthcare job? Here is the latest ranking other vulnerable roles in healthcare.

ntjames5
Mar 151 min read


Vaccines: A Boost for Seniors' Health
Vaccines shots have more benefits than intended, studies show.

ntjames5
Mar 141 min read


Hospital-Level Care at Home Gets Extended
Congress extends the popular service of hospital-level patient in-home care for another 5 years.

ntjames5
Mar 141 min read


Travel Nurses v. Permanent Nurses - Which is More Cost Effective?
Does a traveling nurse pool offer cost advantages to a permanent nursing staff?

ntjames5
Mar 71 min read


Amazon Pharmacy Seeks to Dominate Same-Day Delivery Home Drug Market
Amazon invests heavily in pharmacy home delivery market

ntjames5
Feb 231 min read


PE Investments in Healthcare Reached Record Highs in 2025
Global private equity investments reach record high in 2025. Major acquisitions in dental industry.

ntjames5
Feb 131 min read


CMS Selects 15 Drugs for Negotiation Program
CMS lines up 15 drugs for price negotiations effective in 2028 (third cycle).

ntjames5
Feb 101 min read


The Silver Tsunami is Here.
2 to 3 million boomer business owners will retire over the next decade. The buying spree has begun.

ntjames5
Jan 301 min read


States' Medical Advocate Associations Set 2026 Priorities
States' medical associations are gearing up for aggressive policy initiatives in 2026.

ntjames5
Jan 261 min read


When Showing Profits Beats a Tax Break
Cutting taxes is great until you have to show profits.

ntjames5
Jan 202 min read


With Interest Rates Coming Down, Get Your Banker to Say "Yes"
Interest rates are coming down. Get your banker to say yes to your next healthcare operations loan.

ntjames5
Jan 161 min read


Good and Not-So-Good Reasons for Selling Your Healthcare Operation
Do you have good reason to sell your healthcare practice? See if your reasons align with what buyers expect.

ntjames5
Jan 111 min read


Are You an R.I.P. Practitioner?
Is your practice R.I.P.? Not dead but lacks vigor and imagination. Here are your options in 2026.

ntjames5
Jan 22 min read


Quality of Earnings in Medical Practices
Quality of Earnings for medical practices improves value and salability of the practice. Here are the elements of QoE.

ntjames5
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Understanding Business Valuations
This is an advanced article explaining how the market determines the price of medical practices and agencies.

ntjames5
Dec 23, 20251 min read
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