Medical Assistants and the Adoption of Delineation of Privileges

Medical Assistants help physicians’ practices run smoothly and efficiently, but they can present a significant liability risk. Physicians are held legally liable for any action taken by their medical assistants that results in harm to the patient.

HUB International and Cornell University collaborated on a white paper for physicians and practice administrators that explains these risks and covers the importance of the following:

• Understanding medical assistant training and preparation
• Setting proper limitations on what services medical assistants can and cannot perform
• Reviewing the scope-of-practice laws in your state

Download HUB and Cornell’s white paper to understand the risks and implications associated with using Medical Assistants — and how to manage that risk.