Problem
Navi Nurses is a private concierge nursing service located in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. They operate with registered nurses and are specialized in after surgery, hospitalization or hospice. They offer offer appointments in the event of an unexpected medical situation.; advocacy and collaboration with your medical team. Pre &post hospitalization support; Health and wellness coaching as well as travel companionship.
Problem: They are looking to expand outside the Phoenix and Scottsdale area and across the United States. Their goal is to make access to nurses easy- "ubers of nurses" and they also want to make a flexible work schedule for nurses.
If the concierge nursing service were to expand using the Chain Business Model (within a chain business, a parent company owns each location, rather than a franchise, were different stores or branches are owned by separate individuals who are solely responsible for daily operations.) Please focus on Chain Business Model.
I. What are some key considerations that may affect: (if we go with a Chain Business Model)
i. HIPAA, (Please elaborate with bullet points and facts. Also cite as well)
ii. Accepting Insurance (Please elaborate with bullet points and facts. Also cite as well)
iii. Protecting the Intellectual Property (IP) for Navi Nurses. (Elaborate with bullet points and facts. Also cite as well)
II. Give some expansion strategies both local and domestic. (Elaborate with bullet points and facts. Also cite as well)