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How Evolving Roles of Medical Assistants are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Medical assistants (MAs) are indispensable members of the healthcare industry. The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency.

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University of Pennsylvania Announces New Tuition-free Program to Recruit, Train and Deploy Nurse Practitioners to Underserved Communities Across the U.S.

Minority Nurse

With their advanced clinical training and graduate education, nurse practitioners have the knowledge and skill to supervise and manage critical aspects of care in decision-making, from patient diagnosis to ordering and interpreting tests, to prescribing medication.

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The Expanding Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Modern Healthcare

Northwest Suburban College

Today, Pharmacy Technicians are vital participants in supporting patient care by tackling new challenges, from medication management and telepharmacy to specialty pharmacy services and community outreach efforts.

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The Evolving Role of Pharmacy Technicians and its Impact on Patient Care

Northwest Suburban College

These professionals have experienced an expansion in their scope of practice, taking on more tasks that were once solely performed by pharmacists, such as medication administration, patient counseling, and medication therapy management. Let’s explore some key areas where the Pharmacy Technician profession is expanding.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Examples of care coordination may include structured meetings such as routine, formal case conferencing with the patient representative or a regularly scheduled, interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate care, discuss goals, map out roles and responsibilities, and address any barriers preventing the patient from receiving services.

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Healthy Aging Advice with Gerontological Nurse Sharon Bronner

Minority Nurse

“Older adults have complex medical conditions and a multitude of chronic conditions that often are not managed appropriately,” she says. The joys that resonate in my entire soul include the autonomy in my practice and the connection with the interdisciplinary team during the development of care plans.”

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

Minority Nurse

As a hospice nurse case manager, I lead my interdisciplinary team by being responsive and communicative. I found that medically challenged children bring joy to everyone around them. In the hospice environment of today, a nursing leader has many hats to wear. In nursing school, we are taught to become multitaskers.

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