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Job postings per medical assistant (MA) completion more than doubled between 2011 and 2014, and the faster-than-average employment growth is likely to continue over the next decade.1,2 - December 21, 2017 | - National Healthcareer Association - [Vantage Point](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/vantage-point) - [access 2017](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/access-2017) # [MACRA: What Employers & Medical Assistants Need to Know](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/macra-what-employers-medical-assistants-need-to-know) Elizabeth Woodcock is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer and author dedicated to improving the business of medicine. She helps physician practices achieve and sustain patient satisfaction, practice efficiency and profitability. We met with Woodcock to gather experts take on MACRA and what it means for medical practices and medical assistants. - May 7, 2017 | - National Healthcareer Association - [Vantage Point](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/vantage-point) - [access 2017](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/access-2017) # [The Value of External Learning](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/the-value-of-external-learning) Working in healthcare, you are more than likely familiar with internships, externships, clinicals or even practicums – the classroom experiences typically required later in certain allied health or nursing programs. Where does external learning (education outside of the typical lecture or lab setting) or service learning (using a skill to give back to the local community) fit in? - May 1, 2017 | - Cristen Cox, BA, CMA, AHI - [access 2017](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/access-2017) # [Soft Skills – Inherent or Learned?](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/soft-skills-inherent-or-learned) Soft skills in healthcare are intangible qualities that can help workers interact with patients and other healthcare providers more effectively. Skills such as thinking critically, effectively communicating, and maintaining confidence can help all allied health workers leverage their expertise and lead to greater productivity. Soft skills are not based on acquired knowledge, employers can help to nurture and develop these skills in their employees in a number of ways, via a broader effort over time through mentorship and real world experience. - May 1, 2017 | - Jeremy Sasser - [access 2017](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/access-2017) # [Lean Management in the Ambulatory Practice Setting](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/lean-management-in-the-ambulatory-practice-setting) Modern healthcare organizations face great challenges in achieving the “Quadruple Aim” of patient satisfaction: improved outcomes, reduced cost and provider/staff experience.1 - May 1, 2017 | - Lindsay Gainer, RN, MSN - [Vantage Point](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/vantage-point) - [access 2017](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/access-2017) # [The Importance of Nutrition in Health Promotion](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/the-importance-of-nutrition-in-health-promotion) Health promotion and disease prevention (HPDP) play a vital role in avoiding disease, delaying onset of signs and symptoms of disease, preventing premature death, promoting quality of life and decreasing economic liability on the healthcare system. Promoting a lifestyle that includes healthy eating patterns have been deemed to be cost effective for the prevention of diabetes,1 cardiovascular disease2 and an optimal nutrition status has been shown to be crucial in obesity prevention.3,4 - May 1, 2017 | - Dr. Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND - [Vantage Point](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/vantage-point) - [access 2017](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/access-2017) # [Pharmacy Technicians: Taking an Active Role in Medication Therapy Management](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/pharmacy-technicians-taking-an-active-role-in-medication-therapy-management) Did you know that, according to the CDC, **82 percent** of American adults take at least one medication and **29 percent** take five or more medications? - May 1, 2017 | - Melissa Ernzen, Pharm.D. 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