Tag Archives: certification
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
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
Presentation to the NCSBN
I recently presented a webinar for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing entitled “Medical Assistants: Scope of Practice, Education, and Credentialing.” This webinar was presented to the boards of nursing of the states and territories of the United … Continue reading
Favorable Report from the Connecticut Department of Public Health
In November I described the continuing scope of practice issues that exist for medical assistants in Connecticut. I also detailed my efforts in concert with the Connecticut Society of Medical Assistants (CSMA) to correct these issues and see legislation passed … Continue reading
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Stage 1 and 2 Terminology
Hello again! As the implications of the CMS Stage 2 final rule continue to unfold, more questions inevitably arise. One of these questions involves the status of “credentialed medical assistants” in the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system with regard … Continue reading
