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June 11, 2020 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
The administration has encouraged the reopening of health-care facilities in states with a low and stable number of COVID-19 cases.
 
Editor's note: Get help reopening your practice during COVID-19 with APMA's resources such as, risk management checklists, help with employee issues, and more.
 
New data shows the financial impact of the recent decline in elective procedures and in-person health-care visits.
 
Editor's note: APMA has teamed up with Bankers Healthcare Group to offer members cash flow without the hassle. Learn more about provider relief funds, and financial assistance for practices during COVID-19.
 
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EHR implementation remains a leading cause of physician burnout, according to a recent study.
 
Results from a new survey suggest that a large number of U.S. adults have delayed seeking health-care, with some reporting a deterioration of their condition.
 
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When reopening a practice, it’s important to have uninterrupted access to the supplies necessary to protect patients and staff from COVID-19. 
 
Editor's note: Reopening your practice should be done with the utmost care. Be sure to watch a recording of APMA's webinar, "Risk Management Strategies and Other Considerations as You Provide Care and Treatment Post COVID-19."
 
It’s important to have a plan when considering transitioning away from physician practice.
 
​Editor's note: Retiring soon? APMA has resources on how to close a practice. Visit the APMA Career Center to post your practice for sale, and more.
 
What Patients are Reading
Choosing the proper footwear can head off a number of foot problems.
 
Common foot problems in the summer include heel pain, cracked heels and blisters.
 
Editor’s note: All Toes on Deck! Print copies of APMA’s colorful Summer Foot-Care info page for your practice. Download the flyer directly here.
 
Losing weight, resting one’s feet and considering orthotics are among the tips for dealing with plantar fasciitis.
 
Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/plantarfasciitis to access APMA's heel pain resources for you and your patients.
 
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Prospective patients consider a number of factors when choosing a health-care provider, according to a new survey.
 
While telehealth has improved access to care for some, many historically underserved people have not been able to take advantage of the technology.
 
Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's resources on telehealth during the time of COVID-19, and visit www.apma.org/wellbeing​ for physician burnout resources.
 
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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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