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Permissible Medication Tasks for Credentialed Medical Assistants 

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question: As a [credentialed medical assistant], am I allowed to change prescription medications (e.g., discontinue, stop date, different doses, new medication)? I work in the infusion room. My company started making infusion medical assistants responsible for this with no training.

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EvidenceCare Achieves HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification

EvidenceCare

Originally published on EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, TN | October 18, 2023 HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certification validates EvidenceCare is committed to strong cybersecurity and meeting key regulations to protect sensitive data. EvidenceCare , the innovative, EHR-integrated clinical decision support software company, today announced that the EvidenceCare Platform, has earned certified status by HITRUST for information security.

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Important Public Policy Update

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

The American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA) Board of Trustees, other AAMA volunteer leaders, and AAMA staff salute all medical assistants on this 2023 Medical Assistants Recognition Day—October 18, 2023.

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What an MSN Can Do for You

Minority Nurse

If you want to earn an advanced practice degree—such as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), among others—you will need to get a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. But there are many other reasons to have one as well. Last year, Laura Browne, MSN, RN, CNL, a second-career nurse, graduated from Georgetown University with her MSN-CNL.

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AI Elevates the Audit Process and Improves Revenue Outcomes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ritesh Ramesh, CEO, MDaudit. Healthcare organizations are in a precarious financial position. With operating margins still hovering near zero, revenues are at heightened risk because of a surge in third-party audits following the expiration […] The article AI Elevates the Audit Process and Improves Revenue Outcomes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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IgG Food Sensitivity Tests Not Valid

Science Based Medicine

IgG testing for food sensitivity has not been validated by scientific evidence - that does not stop CAM practitioners. The post IgG Food Sensitivity Tests Not Valid first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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The Role of Luck in Our Careers

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN What does luck have to do with it? This is a question that nurse leaders rarely ask when they discuss their career successes. I was intrigued to see Jim Collins and Morten Hansen, authors of Great by Choice, devote a whole chapter to this topic in their book. […] The post The Role of Luck in Our Careers appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The CBO Report and Lessons for CMMI’s Future

Healthcare Leadership Council

After over a decade of projecting that the models initiated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) would reduce Medicare spending, eyebrows were raised in health policy circles when the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued a recent report estimating that in its first decade of operation, CMMI’s efforts had actually elevated federal spending by $5.4 billion between 2011 and 2020.

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Sudden cardiac death and arrhythmias in athletes

Sensible Medicine

Sudden cardiac death due to ventricular rhythm disturbances are rare but highly public. It’s strange and curious because you don’t expect healthy athletes to suffer serious cardiac issues. Recently three prominent athletes have survived sudden cardiac death. Christian Erikson, a Danish soccer player, Damar Hamlin, an American football player and Bronny James, son of Lebron James.

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Where Do Medical Assistants Work? Exploring Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Medical assistants are the unsung heroes of healthcare. They play a vital role in ensuring that medical facilities run smoothly, providing both clinical and administrative support. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do medical assistants work?” You’re in for a treat. In this exploration, we’ll dive into the diverse settings where medical assistants thrive, focusing on the top five places they work.

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CPR Training for Aspiring Nursing Professionals

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

In the fast-paced world of health care, being prepared for emergencies is paramount. As an aspiring nursing professional or medical assistant , understanding the significance of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training is crucial. Thus, we emphasize the vital role that CPR plays in saving lives and ensuring the well-being of patients: Immediate Response In critical situations, every second counts.

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Where Do Medical Assistants Work? Exploring Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Medical assistants are the unsung heroes of healthcare. They play a vital role in ensuring that medical facilities run smoothly, providing both clinical and administrative support. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do medical assistants work?” You’re in for a treat. In this exploration, we’ll dive into the diverse settings where medical assistants thrive, focusing on […] Where Do Medical Assistants Work?

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Digital Transformation in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Guide 

Medical Advantage

The healthcare industry continues a digital transformation journey as advances in digital technologies are changing the way we think about healthcare business models, access to care, patient care and care delivery. With the advent of electronic health record (EHR) systems, the shift to mainly digital processes in healthcare provide an opportunity for healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes, facilitate medical information sharing, enhance patient experience, and promote cost efficiency.

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M3 Journaling: How It Can Help Your Residency Application

Accepted Blog

As you begin your third year of medical school, what are you doing to prepare for the residency match? Chances are, you’re up to your eyeballs in rotations and exams and everything else that goes into the third year of your medical degree. Chances are, you’re not really thinking much about your personal statement or future residency application. Keep a journal – starting now Not to sound like a BowFlex commercial, but what if I told you that spending just five minutes a night would take hours of