| March 14, 2024
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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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HealthLeaders Media
A spending bill signed by President Biden decreases the Medicare physician payment reduction to 1.69 percent.
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Washington Post
The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights is initiating an investigating into the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
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Medical Economics
While overall unemployment increased slightly last month, health care added 66,700 jobs, including 8,700 in physician practices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Radiology Business
More than half of the physicians who responded to a recent survey viewed private equity ownership of practices unfavorably.
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HealthExec
Topping ECRI's list of the year's top patient safety concerns is the challenge of transitioning new clinicians from the academic setting to practice.
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Physicians Practice
Analyzing payment denials and patient flow are among the tips for back office billing.
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The Hill
Recent data suggests that female health-care workers are experiencing burnout at a higher rate than their male counterparts.
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Medical Economics
A majority of physicians are dissatisfied with their medical center's attempts to address burnout, according to a new report.
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NBC News
Wearing supportive slippers rather than going barefoot can help to protect one's feet at home.
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Forbes
Durability and support are among the qualities to look for in shoes for children.
Editor’s note: See APMA’s Buying Children's Footwear guide for patients on buying back-to-school shoes for children, as well as a simple "1,2,3 Test" to determine the safety of any shoe.
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PureWow
For those dealing with plantar fasciitis, shoes with a good cushioning and a deep heel cup can help to ease discomfort.
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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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