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October 20, 2022 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
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A new report on regulatory burdens for physicians highlights several areas of concern.
 
A new executive order from President Biden is meant to reduce the cost of prescription medications.
 
The COVID-19 public health emergency has been extended by another 90 days and is now set to expire on January 11, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Editor's note: Read APMA's news for members about the PHE extension.
 
An increasing percentage of physicians considers digital health tools an advantage for patient care, according to a new survey.
 
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A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General discusses a number of program integrity risks related to telehealth during the pandemic.
 
Optimizing workflows and showing gratitude toward providers for their work can help to mitigate burnout.
 
Editor's note: APMA provides members with many physician wellbeing resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing
 
Nearly half of provider organizations increased their investment in software over the past year, according to a new report.
 
Editor’s Note: Take advantage of APMA’s Health IT resources for members
 
According to a new survey, younger patients are more likely than older patients to comparison shop regarding the price of health-care services.
 
What Patients are Reading
A reduction in arch support is just one of the potential changes women can experience to their feet during pregnancy.
 
Editor's note: Share APMA's foot health information pages to help educate them on more common foot conditions and treatments.
 
Choosing appropriate shoes and replacing them when they wear out are among the tips for lowering the risk of injuries from running.
 
For those with bunions, making sure the toe box is wide enough is important when selecting shoes.
 
Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. 
 
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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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