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2016 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Feedback Reports and 2016 Annual Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) are available now. The reports were released on September 18. 

Visit https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/PQRS/Downloads/2016_PQRS_QRGAccessingFBR.pdf to view the full article online.

 
First, Do No Harm: Marshaling Clinician Leadership to Counter the Opioid Epidemic is a new special publication from the National Academy of Medicine. It is now available as a free PDF download.

Editor’s note: Please see APMA’s Opioid Use and Abuse Prevention resources.

Visit https://nam.edu/first-no-harm-nam-special-publication/?utm_source=National+Academy+of+Medicine&utm_campaign=e9ec26287f-Opioid+SP+release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b8ba6f1aa1-e9ec26287f-150949529 to view the full article online.

 
A coalition of healthcare groups, Health IT Now, has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reimburse for more telemedicine services. 

Visit https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/hit-coalition-pushes-cms-to-revamp-telehealth-policies to view the full article online.

 
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Republican senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy have offered up a new proposal that would resurrect efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Editor's note: Visit APMA's health care reform page for information about the ACA.

Visit http://khn.org/news/last-ditch-gop-effort-to-replace-aca-5-things-you-need-to-know/ to view the full article online.

 
Private equity firms aren't just on the lookout for hospital systems and large companies to purchase; many are looking to invest in private practices as well.

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s Manage Your Practice resources, including compliance materials, HIT info, and much more. Free to members!

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/node/440905 to view the full article online.

 
Successfully adapting to value-based reimbursement requires clear lines of communication with your practice's IT vendor.

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

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/node/440895 to view the full article online.

 
According to a new survey of 450 physicians, more than two-thirds said they would prefer to be paid a salary rather than based on incentives. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/survey-finds-many-doctors-prefer-being-paid-a-salary to view the full article online.

 
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Seeing a podiatrist can help runners identify and correct problems that lead to painful running. 

Visit http://www.thesungazette.com/article/health/2017/09/20/running-and-leg-pain-why-you-shouldnt-just-quit-running/ to view the full article online.

 
To get rid of foot odor, a podiatrist recommends focusing on good hygiene and seeking help if home remedies prove ineffective.

Editor’s note: See antifungal products awarded APMA’s Seal of Acceptance/Approval.

Visit http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/story/sponsor-story/marshfield-clinic/2017/09/17/marshfield-clinic-5-ways-treat-foot-odor/105646056/ to view the full article online.

 
Proper toenail care and choosing appropriate shoes are just two of the ways you can keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Learn About Feet section with your patients.

Visit http://www.womenfitnessmag.com/how-to-maintain-healthy-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
Effectively managing blood sugar, avoiding barefoot walking, and consistently checking feet can help diabetic patients stave off foot ulcers.

Editor's note: Studies prove care by a podiatrist helps prevent diabetes complications and saves health-care dollars.

Visit http://www.koaa.com/story/36392492/your-healthy-family-how-to-treat-and-prevent-ulcers to view the full article online.

 
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Many students and residents face uncertainty with regard to whether they will be able to finish their training if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is rescinded. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/trump-s-deadline-dreamers-reverberates-through-health-industries to view the full article online.

 
Cost affects the decision of some Americans not to refill their prescriptions, according to a new study. Millennial patients were most likely to be cost-conscious. 

Visit http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/quality/cost-top-reason-not-filling-medication-prescription# to view the full article online.

 
Issues of security and whether your vendor is financially stable can factor into the decision to jump ship to a different vendor.

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

Visit http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/ehr/6-reasons-leave-your-current-ehr-vendor to view the full article online.

 
Switching EHR vendors can cause a serious disruption in accessing information related to patient care. 

Visit http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/ehr/3-reasons-stay-your-current-ehr-vendor to view the full article online.

 
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