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Medical Assistant vs. Nursing: Understanding the Key Differences

MedQuest College

Medical assistants typically work under the supervision of physicians or other healthcare professionals and are responsible for performing administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and billing. They may specialize in areas such as podiatry, ophthalmology, or dermatology.

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The Role of Medical Assistants in Efficient Healthcare Delivery

Northwest Suburban College

Medical Assistants work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities, making them integral to the healthcare system. Patient Education and Follow-up Care Medical Assistants play a crucial role in patient education and follow-up care.

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2022-2023

The HIPAA Journal

Individuals suffering from substance abuse disorder (SUD) must also be able to get the treatment they need during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has meant changes needed to be made to 42 CFR Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (Part 2) regulations. The compliance date for the CMS rule was July 1, 2021.

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