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In a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, state insurance commissioners asked legislators to take immediate steps to stabilize the individual health insurance market. 

Visit http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-obamacare-congress-fixes-20170906-story.html to view the full article online.

 
Two recent polls indicate that a majority of physicians support a single-payer health system. 

Visit https://www.tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=99920 to view the full article online.

 
Many physicians and information technology professionals remain concerned about the potential for increased costs and reduced productivity when it comes to value-based care, according to recent research.

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

Visit https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/opinion/why-it-isnt-ready-to-fully-support-the-shift-to-value-based-care to view the full article online.

 
New bills in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate are taking aim at the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/node/440364 to view the full article online.

 
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To build an effective team at your practice, consider steps such as developing a new employee orientation program and investing in ongoing employee training courses. 

Visit https://www.healio.com/orthopedics/business-of-orthopedics/news/online/%7Be6db1271-37f4-4075-a151-f75b4e888c08%7D/six-ways-to-build-the-practice-brain-bank to view the full article online.

 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is awarding millions in funding to states to fight the opioid epidemic and boost tracking of overdoses. 

Visit http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/opioids/cdc-awards-28-6m-to-44-states-for-opioid-epidemic-fight.html to view the full article online.

 
The National Quality Forum has released quality measurements related to telehealth that are designed to assess the quality and effectiveness of telehealth services. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/mobile/telehealth-experts-see-quality-measurement-as-backbone-payment-reform-consumer-choice to view the full article online.

 
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When it comes to finding comfortable high heels, the most important factor is heel height, according to Grace Torres-Hodges, DPM, a spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association. 

Visit http://www.womenshealthmag.com/style/comfortable-heels-wear-all-day to view the full article online.

 
According to New York podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal, there are a number of inexpensive ways to maintain the health of your feet this fall and winter.

Visit http://footwearnews.com/2017/focus/womens/winter-foot-care-tips-414037/ to view the full article online.

 
In Philadelphia, a podiatrist has launched a grassroots program designed to work with community leaders to promote diabetic foot care among African-American men. 

Visit http://www.philasun.com/health/save-soles-campaign/ to view the full article online.

 
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It's important not to wait until an obvious problem emerges before paying attention to the health of our feet. 

Visit http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/life/2017/08/30/foot-health-seniors/617520001/ to view the full article online.

 
Handing down shoes from older to younger children within a family can carry some risks if the shoes are too worn or do not fit correctly. 

Visit http://www.creweguardian.co.uk/news/15509867.Warning_issued_over_the_dangers_of_hand_me_down_school_shoes/ to view the full article online.

 
According to a new study published in Health Affairs, the growth in concentration of some physician markets has raised antitrust concerns. 

Visit http://khn.org/news/how-below-the-radar-mergers-fuel-health-care-monopolies/ to view the full article online.

 
The average wait time for a physician visit has declined by five minutes since last year, according to a survey conducted by the Medical Group Management Association. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/wait-times-down-patient-portal-use-up-at-practices to view the full article online.

 
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