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2. Health administration - Wikipedia

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   A career in healthcare administration consists of organizing, developing, and managing medical and health services. These responsibilities are carried out at hospitals, clinics, managed care companies, public health agencies, and other comparable establishments. This job involves a lot of paperwork and minimal clinical engagement.

3. Medical assistant - Wikipedia

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   Medical assistants perform routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician or other health care professional. Medical assistants perform many administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients' medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for ...

4. What's Causing the American Nursing Shortage? - Healthline

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   Nurse burnout. Burnout is both a cause and symptom of the nursing shortage. Understaffed nursing units increase the pressure and stress on nurses. The mental and physical toll of this pressure can ...

5. Healthcare in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. healthcare system has been the subject of significant political debate and reform efforts, particularly in the areas of healthcare costs, insurance coverage, and the quality of care. Legislation such as the Affordable Care Act of 2010 has sought to address some of these issues, though challenges remain.

6. The Pros and Cons of Obamacare - Healthline

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   Cons. Outlook. Some pros of Obamacare include more affordable health insurance and coverage for preexisting health conditions, while some cons include people having to pay higher premiums. The ...

7. Health policy and management - Wikipedia

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   Unwarranted variations in medical practice refer to the differences in care that cannot be explained by the illness/medical need or by patient preferences. The term “unwarranted variations” was first coined by Dr. John Wennberg when he observed small area (geographic) and practice style variations, which were not based on clinical rationale. [5]