September/October 2019
Volume 52 | Issue 5

AAMA Update
See yourself in CMA Today; New education pathway for the CMA (AAMA)^® Certification Exam!; Scholarship road

Public Affairs
Appropriate use criteria program
CMAs (AAMA)^® meet clinical staff criteria under the CMS rule
By Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA

Quick Clinic
Widespread and misunderstood
Herpes requires separating fact from fiction
By Kathryn Taylor

Practice Manager
Eyes on the outbox
Get the message about email etiquette
By John McCormack

Educators Forum
MAERB
A credit to care
By Sarah Marino, PhD

Spotlight
Advocating for arthritis awareness on Capitol Hill
Medical assistant works hard to improve health care policy
By Cathy Cassata