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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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4 Tips for Working with Older Patients as a Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

Some of these topics are: Long-term care Advanced care planning Issues with driving Urinary incontinence Mental health issues Elder abuse Social isolation Sexual health Substance abuse End-of-life care considerations Consider Our Medical Assistant Program Working with older patients can bring joy to both the patients and medical professionals.

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LPN vs. RN – Key Differences and Career Paths

MedQuest College

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and physicians. LPNs often serve as a patients primary caregiver in long-term care settings, helping with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration. Schedule a tour to learn more!

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2022-2023

The HIPAA Journal

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) also published an interoperability rule in March 2020 that applies to Medicare- and Medicaid-participating short-term acute care hospitals, long-term care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, children’s hospitals, cancer hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs).

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