APMA News Brief

Physician leaders Tuesday testified before an influential congressional committee, calling attention to the promise of the landmark Medicare reform law and the necessary steps to ensure implementation is optimal for physicians and patients. 

Visit http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/ama-wire/post/physicians-tell-house-panel-keys-macra-implementation to view the full article online.

Physician pay is still largely driven by volume, but practices need to begin shifting some gears now to stay ahead of looming value-based pay curves.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/10-ways-physicians-can-prepare-value-based-pay to view the full article online.

Burnout, which is often described in terms of the experience of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lost sense of personal accomplishment, is a big and growing problem for physicians and for their patients—with lower quality of patient care where professional burnout rates are higher.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/how-avoid-corrosive-effects-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

Results of a survey published in the Journal of Patient Safety indicate that when full use of electronic health records is employed, patients are "less likely to experience in-hospital adverse events."

Visit http://www.hcplive.com/physicians-money-digest/columns/financial-health-check-up/04-2016/full-use-of-ehrs-is-financially-advantageous to view the full article online.

It's no secret that your office staff is the heart of your practice, but the ideal staff doesn't look like it used to.

Visit http://www.physicianspractice.com/staff/using-staff-improve-your-bottom-line to view the full article online.

Winter’s over, and though it may not feel like it just yet, spring has sprung. You know what that means – sandal season!

Visit http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/stories/7-ways-prep-your-feet-summer to view the full article online.

Ahh, the season for sandals and bare feet is upon us. The last thing you need is an unsightly and painful toenail infection.

Visit http://www.care2.com/greenliving/hidden-pedicure-risks-and-how-to-avoid-them.html to view the full article online.

If you’ve ever had a blister from, say, breaking in new shoes, you know firsthand how uncomfortable and frustrating it can feel to walk around or exercise with a nagging ouch.

Visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sonimacom/3-foot-pains-you-should-n_b_9593594.html to view the full article online.

Americans are moving around more than ever. Whether it's pilates, cross training or cycling, there are a variety of fitness activities to keep everyone healthy.

Visit http://columbustelegram.com/print_specific/columnists/borer-tips-for-protecting-feet-from-summer-heat/article_4d560ea8-7664-56de-9c7c-2826fcc5ef50.html to view the full article online.

Choosing the right pair of shoes to wear on a regular basis can help ensure the long-term health of your feet, as well as your entire body.

Visit http://myfox8.com/2016/04/18/foot-health-the-importance-of-proper-shoe-fit/ to view the full article online.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has put increased pressure on the country's physicians and has driven one-third of them to consider quitting the profession, according to a new study by CompHealth, a national healthcare staffing company.

Visit http://www.fiercepracticemanagement.com/story/aca-fallout-one-third-physicians-ready-quit-passage-healthcare-reform-law/2016-04-18 to view the full article online.

Physicians often say they feel like the rules, standards and policies regarding the way they practice medicine change all too frequently.

Visit http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/8-key-concerns-for-physicians-in-2016.html to view the full article online.

Recent qualitative findings published in Health Affairs showed that physicians struggled to help patients factor out-of-pocket expenses into their medical decisions.

Visit http://www.healio.com/internal-medicine/practice-management/news/online/%7B72bd62c9-0733-4751-b03c-dfda018d5a6b%7D/physician-behaviors-hinder-patients-in-navigating-out-of-pocket-costs to view the full article online.

While covered entities work toward HIPAA compliance, they still may find themselves vulnerable to healthcare data breaches.

Visit http://healthitsecurity.com/news/does-hipaa-compliance-give-a-false-sense-of-security to view the full article online.

It has been six months now since ICD-10 became a reality. How has the industry managed this significant transition? What trends are we seeing?

Visit http://www.icd10monitor.com/enews/item/1616-icd-10-transition-not-over-yet to view the full article online.

The careers of Dr. James H. Blume and his son, Dr. Peter A. Blume, span the evolution of podiatry from a practice that involved only minor surgery to one that includes reconstruction of feet and ankles and preventing amputation.

Visit http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20160416/new-haven-father-son-podiatrists-see-big-steps-over-59-years to view the full article online.