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Credentials for Medical Assistants in New Jersey

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question: I am reaching out to seek your expertise and clarification regarding the scope of practice for Registered Medical Assistants (RMAs) who are certified through agencies such as American Allied Health, MedCA, American Registry of Medical Assistants, and NPCE.

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Here’s What We Know About Project Mulberry— Apple’s Initiative To Rethink AI And Healthcare

Forbes Healthcare

Apple has invested immense resources into its healthcare application and ecosystem.

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Medical Express Ambulance Service Data Breach Affects 118K Individuals

The HIPAA Journal

Medical Express Ambulance Service has announced a March 2024 data breach that has affected more than 118,000 individuals. Data breaches have also been announced by Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group, Rhea Medical Center, and Alabama Ophthalmology Associates. Medical Express Ambulance Service Medical Express Ambulance Service in Skokie, Illinois, has recently issued notification letters to individuals affected by a cybersecurity incident that was detected more than a

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‘Probably Needed A Hug’ Trends On TikTok. Here’s What It Shows

Forbes Healthcare

The "probably Needed a hug" TikTok trend and #probablyneededahug includes videos that range from the sarcastic to the sensitive to ones that say a lot about society.

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Retina Group of Washington Agrees to $3.6 Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

The HIPAA Journal

A settlement has been agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit against Retina Group of Washington over a March 2023 data breach that involved unauthorized access to the protected health information of 455,935 individuals. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.6 million fund will be created to cover claims, attorneys fees, and legal costs and expenses.

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$10 Short? No Health Insurance For You

Forbes Healthcare

Some people's insurance plans change from free to $5 or $10/month. That small difference is enough for many of them to lose coverage.

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Medical Assistant Career Advancement: What Comes Next?

ACI Medical & Dental School

If you are interested in a career in healthcare, becoming a certified Medical Assistant is a great first step. Medical Assistants work closely with physicians, gaining hands-on experience with patients while also learning many different aspects of working in the medical field. In addition to being a great entry-level medical career with high demand and a strong outlook, the Medical Assistant position is also a strong starting point for career advancement.

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Nearly 1 in 5 Medicaid enrollees depend on telehealth to access care

Medical Economics

Nearly two-thirds of users said they received care they couldnt have gotten otherwise, highlighting the stakes as a Congress considers whether to extend virtual care coverage.

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CMS rejects Humana’s Medicare Advantage star ratings appeal

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The decision, which Humana disclosed in a Tuesday filing with the court overseeing its lawsuit against the HHS, will be reviewed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the new CMS administrator.

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Medical education and the physician shortage in the United States

Medical Economics

Perspectives from a medical school dean about an alternative path for budding physicians.

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Cone fully acquires Medicare Advantage plan from Novant

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Novant has sold its minority stake in HealthTeam Advantage back to Cone Health, which is focusing on growing its insurance offerings.

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Advancing health equity: Where to begin

Medical Economics

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, explains where to start with health equity in your practice at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting in New Orleans.

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Crozer CEO steps down as health system fights to remain open

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Tony Esposito will step down Friday as the Pennsylvania-based health system contends with uncertainty about its future.

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Remote patient monitoring facts, figures and policy recommendations — a slideshow

Medical Economics

RPM gets analyzed in a new report by the Peterson Center on Healthcare.

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For medical debt, ‘care now, pay later’ models abound

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

As healthcare expenses grow, fintech startups look to boost the affordability — and profitability — of medical payments.

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Remote patient monitoring grows in use and spending — what about effectiveness?

Medical Economics

Peterson Center on Healthcare offers policy recommendations to better serve patients while avoiding wasteful services.

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A judge blocked the FDA’s plan to regulate LDTs. What now?

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

One attorney said the ruling “isn’t quite the stake in the heart.” The FDA is unlikely to challenge the court’s decision, but Congress could still take on the issue.

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Comparing MA Certifications: NHA vs NCCT

ACI Medical & Dental School

Certification from a nationally recognized organization is hugely important for Medical Assistants , with 83% of employers noting it as a preference. But with so many certifications out there, which one is the best for your career? Here is a look at the difference between Medical Assistant certification from the NHA and NCCT. NHA vs NCCT: What Is The Difference?

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Ascension to buy out CHS’ stake in Texas hospital for $460M

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Executives at Community Health Systems first teased the deal during the company's fourth quarter earnings call in February.

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6 revenue-boosting tips for eyecare practices

Physicians Practice

From refining your optical retail strategy to strengthening patient recall, these six practical tips will help your eyecare practice thrive financially while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

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Abu Dhabi launches major medtech initiative

Medical Economics

The HELM Life Sciences Cluster created to accelerate global health care innovation

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Prescribing exercise

Physicians Practice

Neil Baum, MD, tells how to broach the topic of exercise with patients and how to sell them on the benefits.

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RenovoRx increases production of RenovoCath device to meet growing demand

Medical Economics

RenovoCath is designed to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic agents directly to targeted tissues, offering a localized approach to treatment that can minimize systemic exposure.

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Tariffs threaten the bottom line: A bleak outlook for practices

Physicians Practice

Tariffs are poised to drive up costs, strain staff, and shrink patient paymentshere's what practices need to do now to stay financially resilient.

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AMGA, physician group announce national collaboration to improve value-based care

Medical Economics

Physician-owned Wilmington Health identifies high-risk patients to deliver care at right time.

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Potential Medicaid Cuts Threaten Maternal Healthcare

Forbes Healthcare

In this weeks edition of InnovationRx, we look at the impact of Medicaid cuts, a $400 million obesity bet, a study of bias in clinical AI, Amgens AI hire from Nike, and more.

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The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: The importance of informed consent

Medical Economics

GLP-1s are in high demand from patients, and the results are often impressive. But are there hidden risks in prescribing these drugs?

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Recognizing and Rewarding Generation Z

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a recent workshop on Leading a Multigenerational Workforce, a nurse leader asked about giving her Generation Z staff authentic recognition. I asked her for some examples of what she is seeing right now: So it seems that some of my staff have gotten high-fives their whole […] The post Recognizing and Rewarding Generation Z appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: Compounded versions

Medical Economics

GLP-1s are in high demand from patients, and the results are often impressive. But are there hidden risks in prescribing these drugs?

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Saving U.S. Manufacturing: Think Biotech, Not Cars

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD Amidst all the drama last week with tariffs, trade wars, and market upheavals, you may have missed that the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) issued its report: Charting the Future of Biotechnology. Indeed, you may have missed when the Commission was created by Congress in 2022; I know I did. Biotechnology is a big deal and it is going to get much bigger.

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The risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs: Prior authorization and denials

Medical Economics

GLP-1s are in high demand from patients, and the results are often impressive. But are there hidden risks in prescribing these drugs?

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