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Lake Washington Vascular Ransomware Attack Affects 21,500 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Lake Washington Vascular was unable to determine exactly what information was viewed or extracted from its systems and said the information likely compromised included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnostic test results, medical histories, diagnosis and treatment information, payer identification numbers, and government-issued identifiers.

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Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work?

Prism Career Institute

Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Record patients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vital signs (i.e., Hospices Medical assistants play crucial roles in palliative care and hospice support settings.

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

These settings include nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, hospices, and even in-home health care. Job Outlooks Medical assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants both have positive job outlooks, but medical assistants have more favorable job growth than CNAs.

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Top Questions About Medical Assisting: Answered

Milwaukee Career College

Clinical coursework covers anatomy, medical terminology, exam techniques, procedures, pharmacology, CPR, and nursing skills. Instructors emphasize patient interviews, diagnostic testing, and lab work to ensure students are prepared for real-world challenges. Medical assistants work in nearly every healthcare setting!