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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
Laboratory and Radiology Orders with the CPOE System
Since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule permitting “credentialed medical assistants” to enter medication orders into the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system as directed by an eligible professional (e.g., a physician or osteopath), … Continue reading
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Tagged AAMA, certified medical assistant, CMA, CMA (AAMA), CPOE system, laboratory, law, medical assistant, radiology, scope of practice
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New Outlook for a New Year
Greetings, colleagues! I hope the first month of your year was a fantastic one. The coming year should feature some great updated information on medical assisting for the public. Under the excellent leadership of Secretary-Treasurer Charlene B. Couch, CMA (AAMA), … Continue reading
Minor Errors, Major Corrections
Some of the most time-consuming work at the AAMA involves seeking out—and more importantly, correcting—the misinformation about the association and the profession. Seemingly minor errors can spread far and wide, so fixing them is a priority of the AAMA. This … Continue reading
Arkansas Legislation Gets a Shot in the Arm
Obtaining the right to administer medication is a never-ending struggle for medical assistants across the country. But, a difficult challenge makes victory that much sweeter. After more than a decade of intense disagreement between the Arkansas Board of Medical Examiners … Continue reading
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Tagged arkansas, injections, medical, medical assistant, medical assisting, scope of practice
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