Author Archives: Donald A. Balasa

About Donald A. Balasa

Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA, executive director and legal counsel for the American Association of Medical Assistants, keeps his eye on what is happening in the profession.

Q and A: Medical Assistants and CPOE, Part 2 (Post 5 of 5)

Because most CMAs (AAMA) work under the direct supervision of “eligible professionals” (as defined in the rules of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]), this post focuses on some common questions surrounding the provisions of the Medicare and … Continue reading

Posted in Scope of Practice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Q and A: Medical Assistants and CPOE, Part 1 (Post 4 of 5)

Because most CMAs (AAMA) work under the direct supervision of “eligible professionals” (as defined in the rules of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]), this post focuses on some common questions surrounding the provisions of the Medicare and … Continue reading

Posted in Accreditation, Certification and the CMA (AAMA) Credential, Scope of Practice | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Q and A: Eligible Professionals and Core Objectives, Part 2 (Post 3 of 5)

Because most CMAs (AAMA) work under the direct supervision of “eligible professionals” (as defined in the rules of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]), this post focuses on some common questions surrounding the provisions of the Medicare and … Continue reading

Posted in Scope of Practice | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Q and A: Eligible Professionals and Core Objectives, Part 1 (Post 2 of 5)

Because most CMAs (AAMA) work under the direct supervision of “eligible professionals” (as defined in the rules of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]), this post focuses on some common questions surrounding the provisions of the Medicare and … Continue reading

Posted in Scope of Practice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Q and A: Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs (Post 1 of 5)

Because most CMAs (AAMA) work under the direct supervision of “eligible professionals” (as defined in the rules of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]), this is the first of five upcoming posts focusing on some common questions surrounding … Continue reading

Posted in Scope of Practice | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments