Why is an expanded scope of practice for medical assistants expected in the coming years?
What will be an ideal response?
The scope of practice for medical assistants is expected to grow in the coming years due to the increase in the number of patients entering the health care system. This increase is due to an aging population in the United States and inclusion of more covered individuals under the Affordable Care Act.
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