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August 12, 2021 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
New data shows an increasing trend toward physician employment by hospitals and health systems.
 
Surveying patients at the point of care can yield useful information to help practices improve.
 
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Recruiting high-quality staff and making efforts to retain current employees can pay dividends down the road.
 
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A new survey shows the various ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected physicians.
 
Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’S COVID-19 Resources
 
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What Patients are Reading
Examining the wear pattern on an old pair of shoes can help in determining one's foot type.
 
Regular foot-washing followed by proper drying can help to prevent problems associated with sweaty feet.
 
Editor’s note: Direct your patients to APMA’s sweaty feet information page, www.apma.org/sweatyfeet.  
 
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A number of things can provide some comfort to those dealing with bunions.
 
Editor's note: Direct your patients to APMA's bunion information page, www.apma.org/bunion
 
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According to one physician, deciding the best ways to spend your time can help to lower your stress levels.
 
Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing
 
Getting an early start on the collections process is among the tips for front-office staff.
 
A new survey reveals high levels of patient satisfaction with telehealth visits.
 
Editor’s note: See APMA’s telehealth/telemedicine resource page for details on how this patient care method applies to you and your practice. 
 
Mentoring a student and taking a larger role in one's professional association are among the ways physicians can help benefit others.
 
Editor's note: Pay it forward and become a mentor in the Mentor Network
 
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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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