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March 17, 2022 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Twenty-one physicians weigh in on why some are choosing private practice over hospital employment.
 
Editor’s note: APMA young physician members get free registration for the virtual Young Physicians' Institute, taking place this Saturday, March 19. You'll get access to expert panel discussions on value versus volume, how to manage employees you do not employ, hiring and firing, and more.
 
The percentage of physicians who considered work-life balance an important factor increased significantly from 2018 to 2022, according to a survey.
 
Editor’s note: Start your professional journey with the help of APMA’s Young Physicians’ Transition Series—the trusted career resource for young physicians. 
 
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Increasing physician autonomy and decreasing administrative burdens are among the tips for leaders interested in improving physician well-being.
 
Editor’s note: Feeling overwhelmed with rising technology requirements? Take advantage of APMA's resources on Health IT and physician wellbeing
 
The mental health of health-care workers also is among the top concerns.
 
Editor's note: Identify your “Well-Being Index” through this quick, confidential survey from the Mayo Clinic. 
 
Finding ways to improve the patient experience can offset potential frustrations created by a shortage of staff.
 
Effective networking and putting the right team in place can help get a new practice off on the right foot.
 
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What Patients are Reading
Getting updated measurements of one's feet can help in finding the right fit.
 
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Wearing supportive footwear in the home can help protect against foot-related injuries.
 
Toe spacers can have some benefit for those with stiffness in the muscles or joints of their feet.
 
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Technical problems and managing patient expectations were among the concerns physicians voiced regarding telehealth in a recent survey.
 
The cost of medical liability premiums continues an upward trend, according to a new report.
 
 
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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