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March 1, 2018 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Slow and Steady Still the Motto for Value-Based Reimbursement
Lingering uncertainty with regard to legal and regulatory issues has slowed the transition to value-based reimbursement. 
 
This Is Why Shared Decision-Making Is Crucial for Patient Outcomes
Practicing effective shared decision-making can lead to better clinical outcomes for patients. 
 
Top 7 Legal Challenges Facing Physicians and Hospitals
Increasing regulation of telemedicine and a rise in whistle-blower lawsuits are among the challenges facing healthcare providers in 2018.
Editor’s note: APMA provides HIPAA Privacy and Security Manuals and Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources free to members on APMA.org.
 
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Service Sharing Helps Independent Physician Practices Stay Open
Shared service arrangements can allow smaller physician practices to cope in a value-based reimbursement environment.
Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources, including compliance materials, HIT info, and much more. Free to members!
 
Trump’s Tax Act: What It Means for a Physician’s Bottom Line
A section of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that concerns the Qualified Business Income deduction is of particular interest to physicians. 
 
20 States Suing to Invalidate ACA
Twenty states have filed suit against the federal government, claiming that the Affordable Care Act is now unconstitutional.
 
9 Ways to Combat Physician Suicide
Providing work-site support and fostering a sense of community are among the ways physicians can help colleagues who might be struggling.
 
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions Announces New Task Force to Combat Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The Prescription Interdiction and Litigation Task Force will focus on the distribution of opioids throughout the healthcare system.
Editor’s note: APMA has created an Opioid Use and Abuse Prevention resource just for members.
 
Industry Voices—3 Ways to Pay Attention to Patients That Have Even More Impact Than Empathy
Fostering open communication with patients depends on behaviors such as active listening. 
 
CMS to Clinicians: Help Us Better Understand the Burden of MIPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is encouraging MIPS-eligible physicians to respond to a survey about the incentive system.
Editor’s note: Learn more about MACRA, MIPS and APMs at www.apma.org/macra.
 
What Patients are Reading
7 Habits Your Podiatrist Wishes You Would Quit
A number of common practices among dancers can result in serious foot problems. 
 
Annual Foot Screening Could Help Spot Heart Irregularities in People With Diabetes
An annual foot screenings by a podiatrist can lead to better identification of atrial fibrillation in patients.
Editor's note: Studies prove care by a podiatrist helps prevent diabetes complications and saves health-care outcomes and spending.
 
The Running Doctor: ‘Turf Toe’
Muscle stiffness in the lower body can be an early warning sign for athletes at risk of turf toe. 
 
Ingrown Toenails Are a Menace to Society. Here's How to Get Rid of Them.
While people might be able to correct an ingrown toenail themselves if it is in the early stages, treatment by a podiatrist may be necessary if it doesn't improve.
 
Get Your Feet Ready to Run
A few simple tips can help runners head off problems with their feet this spring. 
 
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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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