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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology are taking a look at streamlining the documentation requirements for evaluation and management coding.
Visit https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/onc-cms-taking-aim-at-evaluation-and-management-coding to view the full article online. |
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President Trump has nominated Alex Azar, a former executive at Eli Lilly & Co., to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/11/13/563735136/trump-picks-azar-to-lead-health-and-human-services to view the full article online. |
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The individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act could be in jeopardy due to its inclusion in Republican tax reform legislation.
Editor's note: Visit APMA's health care reform page to learn more about key provisions in the ACA for podiatrists and more. Visit http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20171115/NEWS/171119923/senate-republicans-likely-to-repeal-aca-mandate-as-part-of-tax-bill to view the full article online. |
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Less than one-fifth of physicians begin searching for their first practice opportunity in the final year of residency, according to a new survey.
Editor’s note: Are you searching for a job? We can help you at the APMA Career Center. Visit http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-employers-seek-out-talent-early-thats-when-they-start-looking to view the full article online. |
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To address the problem of physician burnout, change must take place at the individual practice level, at the system level, and among vendors, according to one expert.
Editor’s note: Let APMA’s Member Affinity Programs help you with savings on products and services of value to podiatrists. Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/fighting-physician-burnout-three-levels to view the full article online. |
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Malpractice suits have increased by 15 percent from 2013 to 2017, according to a new report.
Editor’s note: APMA provides Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources for members. Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/more-than-half-u-s-doctors-malpractice-lawsuit-survey to view the full article online. |
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Making a podiatrist part of your health care team can help keep your feet healthy.
Editor's note: Share APMA's Foot Health Resources with your patients. Visit http://www.heraldextra.com/news/community/dr-bob-respecting-our-gnarly-friend-below/article_fdd29a13-1187-5cec-95f4-1dcc5f4294f6.html to view the full article online. |
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Wearing shoes without socks might be trendy, but the practice can lead to fungal infections and bunions.
Editor's note: Recommend APMA Seal products to your patients. Visit http://www.gulfshorelife.com/Along-the-Gulfshore/November-2017/Guys-Quit-Wearing-Shoes-Without-Socks/ to view the full article online. |
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New research indicates that gout has a negative effect on other comorbid conditions a patient might have.
Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/generalrheumatology/69204 to view the full article online. |
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People with diabetes who develop a foot ulcer should seek treatment as early as possible, especially in light of new research, according to a British podiatrist.
Editor's note: Studies prove care by a podiatrist helps prevent diabetes complications and saves health-care dollars. Visit http://www.sciencecodex.com/research-reveals-true-impact-diabetic-foot-ulcers-616802 to view the full article online. |
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Numb toes, tingling feet and brittle toenails could be signs of more serious problems.
Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/feet/foot-symptoms-that-could-signal-bigger-health-problems to view the full article online. |
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The number of healthcare organizations offering telemedicine services continues to grow, according to a new survey.
Visit http://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/survey-shows-growing-number-organizations-expanding-telemedicine to view the full article online. |
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Finding the right financial advisor, CPA, attorney and banker to assist with the financial side of the practice can help physicians maintain their focus on patient care.
Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/how-assemble-right-financial-team-assist-your-practice to view the full article online. |
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Using a checklist of specific actions can help to improve physician/patient communication during office visits.
Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/checklist-doctor-communication-patient-satisfaction-hawaii-pacific-health-dale-glenn to view the full article online. |