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In its annual report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommended no increase in physician fee-for-service reimbursement rates in 2020.
While burnout remains a real issue, a new survey has some positive news with regard to how physicians view their work.
Editor’s note: Feeling stressed? APMA has Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing to help you managing burnout, work–life balance, and more.
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The proposal would allow for alternative dispute resolution to deal with health-care reimbursement issues.
Editor’s note: APMA provides reimbursement resources for DPMs and also sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and physician termination from Medicare Advantage plans.
A new survey found that beyond financial compensation, young physicians are attracted to a positive work culture and the prospect of positive work/life balance.
A majority of patients in a recent survey indicated that they were at least somewhat concerned about the security of their personal health information with regard to electronic health records.
Podiatrists can help patients in innumerable ways when it comes to maintaining the long-term health of their feet and ankles.
Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s “Operate Like a DPM” Spring Foot Health Campaign has resources for your patients on what a podiatrist is and your crucial role in the health-care team. Visit www.apma.org/foothealth for your free poster, tip sheets, and so much more.
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