Gebauer Company
APMA News Brief
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube
February 27, 2020 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
COVID-19 Coronavirus Has Potential to Disrupt Global API Supply Chains
Because of the large number of active pharmaceutical ingredients produced in China, the emergence of COVID-19 could lead to disruptions in the pharmaceutical supply chain, some experts contend.
 
ONC Unveils New Plan for Combating Clinician Burnout
A new final report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addresses ways to alleviate the administrative burdens clinicians face.
 
Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for burnout resources.
 
EpiFix® Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft
MiMedx Group Inc.
Intended for homologous use in the treatment acute and chronic wounds, EpiFix allografts may be stored at ambient conditions for up to 5 years and are available in a variety of sizes. Explore the use of EpiFix® in your wound treatment applications.
Learn more
Advertisement
Patients May Care Less About a Doctor's Race and Gender Than Previously Thought
A study of emergency department patients found that their satisfaction level with their physician was less affected by race and gender than expected.
 
Physicians Spend 16 Minutes Using EHR Per Patient Encounter
Chart review took up the largest share of physician’s time with the EHR, followed by documentation, according to a new study.
 
Editor’s Note: See APMA’s EHR Decision Guide for DPMs on APMA.org.
 
Verma Wants Docs to Use EHRs to Report MIPS Progress So They 'Don't Have to Lift a Finger'
In a recent speech, CMS Administrator Seema Verma discussed the idea of using electronic health records to report quality data.
 
Editor’s Note: APMA members get 10 percent off MIPS 2020 PY White Glove Services through July 26.
 
What Patients are Reading
Six Easy Ways to Beat Sore Feet
Foot pain should not be ignored; those who experience it should seek the care of a podiatrist.
 
Editor’s note: APMA provides tips for healthy feet for patients and the public.
 
Seven Plantar Fasciitis Exercises That Will Ease Foot Pain
While a common problem, plantar fasciitis can be treated effectively.
 
Editor’s note: Download our digital brochure on heel pain, which can be customized you’re your practice information.
 
Style Check: Five Tips for Wearing Pain-Free Heels to Work
Trying shoes on before buying them and making sure they fit properly are among the tips when it comes to shoe shopping.
 
Pain Management: Bunion: A Big Toe Pain
A number of treatment options are available to those coping with the pain of bunions.
 
Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients and download APMA’s digital brochure on bunions for your practice—you can even customize it with your practice information.
 
The Nature-Fit Difference
Tri Hawk International
Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
DOWNLOAD OR INFO HERE
Advertisement
Dr. Scholl’s Compression Socks
Renfro Corporation
Uncomplicated Style. Superior Comfort. Designed for a casual and dressy look, shop our compression socks with reinforced yarns and smooth toe seams.
Shop Now
Advertisement
More Health-Care Organizations Admit Lax Mobile Data Security 'To Get the Job Done'
Mobile devices are increasingly involved in health-care information breaches, according to a new report.
 
Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation, and other issues.
 
Do Patients Lie to Their Doctors?
Nearly one-quarter of patients have admitted to lying to their physicians, but their reasons for doing so vary.
 
Older Patients Who Can't Make Own Decisions Stress Out 42 Percent of Physicians
A new study has found a high incidence of moral distress among physicians caring for older patients who are unable to make decisions regarding their own care.
 
Ortho-Dynamics Orthotic Laboratory
Ortho-Dynamics Orthotic Laboratory
Since our inception in 1990, Ortho-Dynamics has been committed to engineering the highest quality custom orthotics and foot & ankle braces. Our motto says it all: "Leadership in Foot Care Technology... Partnership in Foot Care!"
More...
Advertisement
Cadence Insoles
Support Made Comfortable
Free Trial!  Sold in Podiatry clinics across the country, Cadence provide varying degrees of semi-rigid support with enhanced shock absorbing comfort under the heel and forefoot.  Exclusive models available.  Call or email for a free pair. 805-458-0567
More>
Advertisement
Interventional Academy
C3 2020 Global Summit June 28 - July 1, 2020
Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics: Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention is a for physicians specializing in interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology, as well as fellows, residents, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals interested in cardiovascular disease.
More
Advertisement
 
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.
 

 

Advertise

We would appreciate your comments or suggestions.
Your email will be kept private and confidential.