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December 16, 2021 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
WELLReceived
National News
The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal is open for report completion or (re)submission for Reporting Period 1 through December 20. Also, more than 69,000 providers in the US and its territories, will receive Phase 4 payments.  
 
The Department of Health and Human Services is set to begin issuing a new round of COVID-19 relief funds to health-care providers.
 
Editor's note: Read APMA's latest news for members on this topic. 
 
Online reviews of physician practices do not always accurately reflect the actual level of patient satisfaction.
 
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New data suggests that hospital acquisition of physician practices can have negative effects on physician compensation.
 
Editor’s note: Take charge of your career with the APMA Career Center and APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources
 
Some particular areas of interest in physician contracts include restrictive covenants and bonus compensation.
 
Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.
 
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What Patients are Reading
Good arch support and a wide toe box are among the things to look for in a shoe for those with Morton's neuroma.
 
Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information page on neuromas and APMA Seal-Accepted products with your patients. 
 
Wearing supportive footwear around the house can help to promote good foot health.
 
The benefits of good arch support extend beyond simple comfort.
 
Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients. 
 
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According to a new report, the volume of health-care mergers and acquisitions rose sharply this year.
 
The pandemic has had disproportionately negative effects on women physicians for a variety of reasons, according to a new study.
 
Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for help with work–life balance and more.
 
A new study has found a slight drop in the popularity of telehealth, among physicians as well as patients.
 
Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 
 
Privacy and practicality are important factors to consider when selecting a setting for telehealth calls.
 
 
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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