| July 21, 2022
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In This Issue |
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National News
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What PATIENTS Are Reading
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Health-care groups are offering objections to new proposed payment rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Editor's note: APMA is reviewing the proposed rule and preparing to advocate on behalf of members. For more details, click here and here.
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Prior authorization is among the issues contributing to physician burnout, according to some experts.
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Training staff to recognize malicious emails is one part of an effective cybersecurity strategy at physician practices.
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Results from a new study suggest that a shorter wait time might be appropriate for patients seeking elective surgery following recovery from COVID-19.
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Finding ways to make it easier for patients to fulfill their payment obligations and considering approaches to upfront collections are among the tips for improving collections.
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Taking a hard look at how things have always been done at one's practice can lead to solutions that improve efficiency.
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The COVID-19 public health emergency has been extended through October, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has announced.
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Several hospitals have announced a scaling back of certain services as a result of staffing shortfalls.
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Staying hydrated and wearing proper footwear can help to reduce the likelihood of foot cramps.
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Hot showers and increased foot stress can contribute to dryness of the feet.
Editor’s note: APMA has a sweaty feet information page for members to share with their patients. Visit www.apma.org/sweatyfeet.
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If a foot wound from a splinter shows signs of infection, it's important to seek professional care.
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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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