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According to a new report, many physicians continue to have reservation about telehealth for a wide range of reasons.
Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/why-physicians-resist-telemedicines-growth to view the full article online. |
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While some insist on the value of the program, others contend that the evidence in support of that position is weak.
Editor’s note: Be sure to use APMA’s updated 2018 MIPS Performance Year Resource Page for all your MIPS needs. Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/reimbursement/74176 to view the full article online. |
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Physician compensation saw no dramatic changes from 2016 to 2017, according to the results of a newly released survey from Modern Healthcare.
Editor’s note: APMA provides reimbursement resources at APMA.org. Visit http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20180721/NEWS/180719883 to view the full article online. |
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According to a new study, quick interruptions on the part of the physician are common with patients across practice settings.
Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-engagement/physicians-give-patients-11-seconds-to-explain-reasons-for-visit-before-interrupting.html to view the full article online. |
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In examining how to contain costs at your practice, consider both internal and external benchmarking, as well as taking a look at staffing expenses.
Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/profit-equation-stop-struggling-make-money to view the full article online. |
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Few of the 600 women in health-care surveyed for a recent report said they believed parity between men and women in the field would occur any time soon.
Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/gender-equity-in-healthcare-still-has-a-way-to-go-report-finds/528435/ to view the full article online. |
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It isn't just flip-flops that can let down your feet; other types of summer footwear can cause problems, too.
Visit http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/jul/26/kick-summer-s-flimsy-shoes-before-they-/ to view the full article online. |
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While there is no cure for gout, diet and certain medications can help patients manage the condition.
Visit https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2018-07-20/getting-the-better-of-gout to view the full article online. |
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While more common in athletes, plantar fasciitis can affect anyone, particularly if they have risk factors such as obesity.
Visit http://www.newscenter1.tv/story/38720822/wellness-wednesday-plantar-fasciitis to view the full article online. |
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Checking one's feet daily and other simple practices can help to keep feet health and alert you to when you need the care of a podiatrist.
Visit http://www.news-journalonline.com/entertainmentlife/20180723/happy-feet-and-summer-ready to view the full article online. |
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has reinstated the risk-adjustment program of the Affordable Care Act.
Editor's note: Visit APMA's health-care reform page to learn more about key provisions in the ACA for podiatrists and more. Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-reinstates-aca-risk-adjustment-payments/528594/ to view the full article online. |
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Physicians are less likely to practice often costly defensive medicine when they have immunity from medical liability, according to new research.
Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/medical-liability-immunity-reduces-defensive-medicine-costs-by-5 to view the full article online. |
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The first key component in being able to successfully appeal a denied claim is becoming familiar with the payer's policies and with the regulations that govern billing.
Editor’s note: Code strong with APMA’s coding resources. Subscribe to the fully integrated APMA Coding Resource Center. Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/coding-tips-appealing-denied-claims to view the full article online. |