May/June 2019
Volume 52 | Issue 3

AAMA Update
2020 recertification policy change; Share How Vaccines Work;
Leadership forms; Register for conference online!

Public Affairs
Medical assistants must not refer to themselves as “nurses”
By Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA

Practice Manager
Medicare’s alphabet soup 
Sort out the ingredients to serve patients better
By Mark Harris

Educators Forum
Put assessments to the test
Review best practices for measuring student progress
By Pamela M. Schumacher, MS

Quick Clinic
Under pressure
New guidelines raise hypertension awareness
By Cathy Sivak

Spotlight
Rise & shine
Stand-up medical assistant stands up for veterans
By Cathy Cassata