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Given the challenges with Medicare payment reform, it may be tempting for physicians to implement MACRA slowly at first and learn along the way.

Editor’s note: APMA has everything you need to be well-prepared for MACRA at www.apma.org/macra. Take advantage of all our resources!

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/slow-and-steady-wont-win-macra-race-physicians to view the full article online.

 
To reduce the administrative burden on clinicians using EHRs, the healthcare industry must shift from fee-for-service to value-based care reimbursement, Allan H. Goroll, MD, an internist at Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital, wrote in an op-ed for the New England Journal of Medicine.

Editor’s note: Review APMA's EHR resources for more information on purchasing an EHR system.

Visit http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/physician-viewpoint-the-way-out-of-ehr-purgatory-change-the-way-clinicians-are-paid.html to view the full article online.

 
It is time for healthcare providers to move past understanding the concept and start the value-based reimbursement adoption process.

Editor’s note: APMA provides reimbursement resources at APMA.org.

Visit http://revcycleintelligence.com/news/commitment-key-to-successful-value-based-reimbursement-adoption to view the full article online.

 
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It's a transformative time in the healthcare industry — and not just because of what's happening in Washington. 

Visit http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/outstanding-medical-bills-collection-rcm/443500/ to view the full article online.

 
About 87 percent of physician practices do not plan on hiring additional healthcare staff to help with MACRA implementation, a recent Physicians Practice survey showed. 

Visit http://revcycleintelligence.com/news/87-of-practices-not-adding-staff-for-macra-implementation to view the full article online.

 
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A malpractice lawsuit is something physicians dread, but one that most will experience over the course of their career. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/top-five-reasons-for-malpractice-lawsuits-against-docs to view the full article online.

 
The concept of "First, do no harm," which is embedded in the oath that kicks off the careers of most new doctors in America, has become something of a surrogate for the practice of medicine.

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2017/05/30/harm-reduction-health-care/ to view the full article online.

 
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Podiatric surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Sutera explains why flip-flops aren't sensible footwear, and outlines some of the long-term consequences of overwearing them.

Editor's note: Refer your patients to APMA's popular Flip-Flops Gone Wild video.

Visit http://www.businessinsider.com/podiatrist-explains-flip-flops-terrible-feet-jackie-sutera-plantar-fasciitis-bunions-2017-5 to view the full article online.

 
You may have big plans for this summer, but feet that hurt or itch can stall seasonal fun. 

Visit http://www.miamiok.com/news/20170527/health-watch-foot-care-tips-to-keep-you-on-your-toes-this-summer to view the full article online.

 
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We've seen the memes posed as public service announcements, "It's sandal season - time to get your pedicure!" 

Editor's Note: Share our pedicure pointers with your patients.

Visit http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/deerfield/community/chi-ugc-article-time-to-check-your-feet-2017-05-29-story.html to view the full article online.

 
If I were to describe my relationship with high heels, I'd say "it's complicated." 

Visit http://www.today.com/series/today-tests/1-simple-trick-make-your-high-heels-stop-hurting-t112058 to view the full article online.

 
As a predominant purchaser of healthcare in the United States, federal health insurance programs must remain committed to advancing smarter approaches to healthcare payment and delivery.

Visit http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2017/05/25/cms-should-continue-innovating-health-care-payment-and-delivery/ to view the full article online.

 
Finding success with social media takes time and energy, but it’s never too late to start building momentum.

Editor’s note: Want to learn more? Join APMA at the 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting in Nashville, TN, July 27-30, and participate in our Social Media 101 and Advanced Social Media seminars. Register today!

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/why-physicians-should-become-active-social-media to view the full article online.

 
Long-term disability coverage is important for many occupations, but for physicians it’s particularly critical. 

Visit http://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/personal-finance/disability-insurance-for-physicians-does-your-coverage-measure-up to view the full article online.

 
A new study shows wearable fitness trackers provide inaccurate measurements, but that’s not stopping patients from asking physicians to integrate that data into their medical care. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/mobile/unreliable-wearable-data-puts-physicians-a-bind to view the full article online.

 
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