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September 8, 2022 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
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Messy Moments: When One Colleague Silences Another
Taking steps to ensure all team members are heard and acknowledged is an important part of building a positive work environment.
 
Editor’s note: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. On APMA’s physician well-being page, you’ll find resources for suicide prevention and much more. 
 
Peer Comparisons Among Physicians May Increase Burnout
New research suggests that providing physicians with comparison data regarding the performance of their peers can lead to an increase in burnout.
 
Providers Press CMS to Pull Back 4.5-Percent Doc Pay Cut, Call for Tweaks to ACO Reform
In comments to the CMS, several physician groups have urged the administration not to go forward for a proposed pay cut for physicians in 2023.
 
Private Equity-Owned Physician Groups Linked to Higher Spending in Study
Physician practices owned by private equity firms saw an increase in new patients as well as total volume, according to a new study.
 
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Pandemic-Era Telehealth Expansion Reduced Opioid Overdoses, Study Shows
The increase in the use of telehealth services during the pandemic coincided with a decrease in opioid overdoses among Medicaid beneficiaries, according to a new study.
 
How a Physician's Wealth Affects Their Well-being
Recent research suggests that increased income is associated with increased life satisfaction among physicians.
 
Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for help. Take charge of your career with the APMA Career Center and practice management and reimbursement resources. 
 
White House Signals Most People Will Only Need Annual COVID Booster
New messaging from the Biden administration suggests that vaccination against COVID-19 will soon follow a similar pattern to that of influenza vaccination.
 
Editor's note: APMA, the CDC, and CMS provide information, recommendations, and guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccination.
 
Seven Ways EHRs Can Reduce Medical Errors
Certain factors can improve the ability of EHRs to foster effective communication among physicians and other providers.
 
What Patients are Reading
Stay Safe with Strategies to Prevent Falls
The CDC reports that 25 percent of adults 65 and older sustain a fall. 
 
Editor’s note: September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. See APMA’s Falls Prevention resources and share our Balance-Boosting Footwear Tips with your senior patients. 
 
Can Foot Pain Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
Nerve damage and poor circulation as a result of diabetes can lead to complications involving the feet.
 
The 15 Best Shoes for High Arches That'll Make Your Feet Feel So Good
Choosing the right footwear is especially important for those with high arches.
 
Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients. 
 
Fourteen Comfy Shoes for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond
Pregnancy can lead to a number of changes with regard to one's feet.
 
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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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