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December 27, 2018 In This Issue
National News
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National News
 As 2018 comes to a close, APMA wishes its members, partners and other podiatric medical professionals a safe and happy holiday season. We hope you enjoy this special "year in review" issue of APMA News Brief, with a look at the most-clicked content from 2018. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.
 
Because they don't offer much in the way of stability or support, flip-flops aren't ideal for heavy use.
 
New final rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have implications for inpatient rehab facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities and skilled nursing facilities.
 
The wrong shoes can increase the risk of bunions or make existing bunions worse.

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free "Beat Bunion Blues" materials with your patients.
 
Talking to one's podiatrist about custom orthotics can help patients determine what's right for them.
 
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Although most physician practices offer patient portals, fewer are generating value from them, according to a survey.
 
In a recent survey, nearly nine out of ten physicians reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout in the past year.
 
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Five physicians who testified before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee advocated for fixing rather than replacing the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Editor’s note: check out APMA’s MIPS Member FAQs for all you need to know about the program.
 
Physicians and patient have had mixed reactions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' new proposed rule regarding revisions to physician payment policies.
 
An analysis by Health Affairs estimates that $480 billion was spent on pharmaceutical drugs in the U.S. in 2016.
 
A large majority of older Americans indicated their support for limits on the amount of opioids they could be prescribed by their physician, according to new poll.

Editor’s note: APMA has created an Opioid Use and Abuse Prevention resource just for members.
 
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Disclaimer: Stories from sources other than APMA do not necessarily reflect APMA positions or policies. APMA does not endorse these stories. This content appears in the News Brief to enhance members' understanding of how media coverage shapes perceptions of podiatric medicine, and to educate members about what their patients, legislators and other healthcare professionals are seeing in the media.
 

 

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