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June 21, 2018 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
(THE CONVERSATION) Adults are sitting more than ever, and few pay attention to how they sit throughout the day.
Editor's note: Studies prove care by a podiatrist helps prevent diabetes complications and saves health-care outcomes and spending.
 
Nearly 50 health IT stakeholders are calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services (CMS) to expand reimbursement for remote monitoring services in its next physician payment rule.
Editor’s note: APMA's Medicare resources are free to members at APMA.org.
 
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As insurance companies shift more reimbursement away from fee-for-service medicine, doctors and their practices are seeing more of their bonuses and pay hikes based on "value-based metrics such as patient satisfaction and outcome measures," new reports on physician compensation indicate.
Editor’s note: Check out the new APMA Registry. The data collected can be used to demonstrate the value of care by a podiatrist.
 
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Research has shown that feedback on antimicrobial prescribing practices can reduce prescription rates, according to researches.
 
The American Medical Association is weighing in on the potential of what is called "augmented intelligence" in fields such as radiology and the practice of medicine by clinicians.
 
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What Patients are Reading
Shoes are necessary to complete most outfits—but humans may actually be better off without them.
 
One in three adults over 65 will have at least one fall a year—and they are the most common cause of injury-related deaths in people over 75.
 
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If left untreated, cracked heels can worsen and lead to infections. The best approach is prevention.
 
We all know the importance of regular eye tests and dental check-ups, but what about those forgotten foot soldiers that pound the pavements every day?
 
While sandals are a summer staple, for people with diabetes and resulting neuropathy, sandals can also be a cause for concern as debris and rocks or pebbles can easily injure delicate feet.
Editor's note: Recommend APMA Seal products to your patients.
 
As value-based reimbursement prepares to enter the outpatient setting, little is known about medical offices' preparedness to face this challenge.
 
Medical students are residents are not effectively using electronic health records because they continue to receive insufficient training on the systems as part of their formal professional education.
Editor’s Note: Let APMA’s EHR resources help you choose an EHR system that’s right for your practice.
 
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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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