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American Podiatric Medical Association

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For years, patients have been hearing the same message from the health-care industry: Get involved. 

Visit http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-doctors-are-getting-patients-more-involved-in-their-own-care-2017-04-05 to view the full article online.

 
With a business-friendly president in the Oval Office, Republicans in Congress are hoping 2017 will be the year for major tort reforms.

Editor’s note: APMA provides Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources for members.

Visit http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/gop-medical-tort-reform-malpractice/439265/ to view the full article online.

 
This year, physicians can avoid a payment penalty in the Medicare Quality Payment Program by simply submitting a minimal amount of data.

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s MACRA resources and don’t miss our MACRA and MIPS Panel Discussion on April 20 at 8 p.m.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/how-meet-mips-minimum-measures-without-risking-your-reputation to view the full article online.

 
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Electronic heath records (EHRs) and other forms of health information technology have the potential to significantly improve care delivery and patient outcomes.

Editor’s Note: Don’t miss APMA’s Health IT resources on APMA.org.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/physicians-make-health-it-user-friendly-improve-care-delivery-0 to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
When it comes to addressing their overall health and well being, few people put their best foot forward. 

Visit http://footwearnews.com/2017/focus/womens/feet-health-issues-foot-awareness-month-podiatry-332409/ to view the full article online.

 
A bone spur is a painful bump on the top of the foot which is actually a bony enlargement. 

Visit http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/The-Running-Doctor-Avoiding-bone-spurs-11046113.php to view the full article online.

 
Most Podiatrists will agree that you have to take care of your health when you live with this disease – and for them – taking care of your feet, in order to prevent amputations, is a must!

Visit http://www.valleymorningstar.com/life/health_wellness/article_6d71a06c-14bc-11e7-8fb4-b3b794331ed8.html to view the full article online.

 
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With warm weather finally on the horizon, it's almost time to take your feet out of hiding and let them bask in the open-toe-sandal glory of spring. 

Visit http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/7-reasons-your-feet-are-peeling-like-crazy to view the full article online.

 
Our feet are flexible structures made of bones, muscles, joints, and tissues – and they are a very important part of our bodies. 

Visit http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/column/Take-these-steps-to-better-foot-health-417993133.html to view the full article online.

 
Physicians participating in Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) are only moderately convinced they do what was intended: deliver more cost-effective care.

Editor’s note: APMA has resources on ACOs free to members.

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physicians-doubt-whether-acos-are-effective-model to view the full article online.

 
Being a doctor pays well, but there are still major discrepancies when it comes to paychecks within the medical profession, a new physician survey shows.

Editor’s note: See APMA’s podiatric practice survey data for information on practice type, income, and more.

Visit http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctor-salaries-compensation-survey-reveals-big-race-gender-pay-gap/ to view the full article online.

 
It’s a common criticism of the Medicaid program—that the doctor participation rate is lower than the rate for Medicare beneficiaries or the privately insured.

Editor’s note: See APMA’s principles on healthcare reform and Medicaid resources on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/29/fact-check-medicaids-doctor-participation-rates/99793460/ to view the full article online.

 
An unexpected spike in Medicare reimbursement, if missed by a provider, could be enough for federal officials to conclude it wasn’t doing enough to spot and refund overpayments.

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA's Medicare resources at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.bna.com/even-smallest-providers-b57982086224/ to view the full article online.

 
As the debate continues about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a new study finds that almost half of doctors support a single-payer healthcare system. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/almost-half-doctors-support-a-single-payer-healthcare-system-study-finds to view the full article online.

 
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