| April 11, 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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American Medical Association
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when usage took off, telehealth has continued to be an important component of patient care.
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Managed Healthcare Executive
While an increasing number of Medicare beneficiaries are communicating with their physician via a patient portal, few of those messages result in a bill to Medicare.
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Medical Economics
With physician burnout rates remaining high, it's more important than ever to implement initiatives to increase work-life balance.
Editor's note: Struggling with physician burnout? APMA has many resources that can help you at www.apma.org/wellbeing.
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American Medical Association
The difficulty involved in covering clinical responsibilities and responding to the EHR inbox can make it difficult for physicians to take vacation time.
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Healthcare Dive
The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare underscores the need for improved cybersecurity efforts across all health-care settings, experts say.
Editor's note: APMA members are encouraged to take advantage of our new resource page to assist you if you have been impacted by the ransomware cyberattack on Change Healthcare
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Medical Economics
Practices that fail to address patient loyalty and don't adapt to new technology risk losing market share to competitors, according to one expert.
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Axios
Members of Congress have increased their scrutiny of private equity ownership in health care.
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Physicians Practice
Among the collections tips for physician practices are offering a payment plan and deciding whether to require upfront collections.
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Time
Shoes that feature effective arch support and cushioning are a must for those with flat feet.
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NBC News
Certain products may help in reducing the pain caused by bunions.
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Prevention
Standing all day on shoes that don't provide the proper level of support can lead to several foot problems.
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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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