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January 4, 2024 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
Dormer Laboratories Inc.
National News
Medical Group Expenses Per Physician Top $1M
Becker's Physician Leadership
Medical group expenses per physician and revenue per physician both increased significantly in 2023, according to a new survey.
 
Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Telehealth Use
Patient Care
Staying current on relevant laws and regulations is among the tips for safe use telehealth.
 
 
Responding to Physician Income Headwinds
Healio
Financial tips include examining how to streamline operating expenses and increasing patient volume.
 
First Physician Job Post-Residency Often a Way Station: Survey
American Medical Association
New physicians are less likely than their predecessors to remain at their first job for an extended period of time, according to new data.
 
Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.  
 
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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HHS Tells Health Systems: Get Serious About Cybersecurity
HealthLeaders Media
The Department of Health and Human Services has released a four-step strategy to improve health-care cybersecurity.
 
Editor’s note: APMA members get competitive rate options on PICA’s ProAssurance Agency cybersecurity policy.
 
Why Organizations Must Prioritize Physician Well-Being and How
American Medical Association
Reasons to prioritize physician well-being include improving patient satisfaction and the quality of care.
 
Editor's note: APMA has physician well-being resources for you at www.apma.org/wellbeing. 
 
Financial Implications for Physicians When Choosing a Career Path
Medical Economics
Examining one's preferences regarding autonomy and risk tolerance can help when setting financial goals.
 
Editor’s note: The APMA Career Center has everything you need for the next step in your career, including compensation studies. 
 
Expectations for Lower Interest Rates to Spur Health-Care Investment in 2024
Healthcare Finance News
Expected cuts to interest rates by the Federal Reserve could lead to greater health-care investment this year, according to some experts.
 
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What Patients are Reading
Benefits of an Annual Foot Check-Up
Cape May County Herald
An annual visit to a podiatrist can help to keep one's feet healthy.
 
The 12 Best Shoe for Bunions, Tested and Reviewed
Shape
Finding shoes with adequate room in the toe box is especially important for those with bunions.
 
Decoding Ankle Injury Terms
OSF Healthcare
For athletes dealing with ankle injuries, it's important not to attempt to play through pain.
 
 
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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