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August 3, 2023 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
AHA, Others Push CMS to Revise Prior Authorization Reform Requirements
Healthcare Finance News
A number of health-care groups have asked CMS to rethink certain proposals related to the prior authorization process.
 
Forty-Seven Percent of Women Physicians Pass Up on Career Opportunities—Here's Why
Becker's Hospital Review
Nearly half of female physicians who responded to a recent survey indicated that they had passed up opportunities to advance in their career because of parenthood concerns.
 
Could Your Practice Be More Profitable if You Outsource?
Medscape
Outsourcing certain administrative services can help practices save money.
 
Salicylic Acid... In a Penetrating Glycolic Acid Vehicle
The Tetra Corporation®
GlyCylic®’s vehicle (glycolic acid) works to break the bonds between the outer layers of the wart, including dead skin cells, and open pathways for the Salicylic Acid to achieve deep penetration.

GlyCylic® - is the first wart remover formulated with salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid), glycolic acid (an alpha-hydroxyl acid), and immunomodulatory, virucidal, anti-scarring, and antiseptic ingredients that condition the emerging skin and promote healing while minimizing swelling, irritation, inflammation, and scarring.
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What's Happening with Physician Malpractice Insurance Rates?
Medical Economics
Because the factors that influence malpractice rates are so varied, cost trends can be difficult to measure.
 
Five Pay Statistics Physicians Should Know
Becker's Physician Leadership
Business incomes accounts for about one-quarter of physician earnings, according to new research.
 
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Six Tips to Make Your Practice Profitable
Physicians Practice
Effective management of cash flow and bill collections can help practices remain profitable.
 
Editor’s note: Learn more about these topics in APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources. Read our issue brief and more information on telehealth, too. 
 
Black Parents, Children More Likely to Report Discrimination in Health-Care Settings, Urban Institute Finds
Fierce Healthcare
More than 20 percent of Black parents who responded to a recent survey indicated they were treated unfairly in a health-care setting within the past year.
 
Editor's note: The September-October APMA News magazine will be a special, digital-only issue will focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) themes, exploring the importance of fostering an inclusive health-care landscape. Stay tuned for insightful articles and interviews that will empower you in delivering culturally competent care to diverse patient populations.
 
EHR, Prescriptions, Values All Contributed to Physician Burnout During COVID-19 Pandemic
Contemporary OB/GYN
New research indicates a mix of factors have contributed to physician burnout.
 
What Patients are Reading
Six Reasons Your Feet Are Peeling So Much, According to Experts
POPSUGAR
Fungal infections and eczema are among the possible reasons for peeling feet.
 
Editor’s note: Share APMA’s toenail fungus information with your patients. 
 
Naylor Association Solutions
Time to Toss Our Your Sandals? Podiatrists Break Down the Three Signs to Look For
Today
Visibly worn soles and loose straps are among the signs that one's sandals are past their prime.
 
Ten Best Shoes for Ankle Support, According to Podiatrists
Prevention
For those prone to ankle sprains, shoes with sturdy soles and extra ankle support can help.
 
 
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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