APMA News Brief

The percentage of physicians with at least some value-based compensation has risen by 5 percent since 2016, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2018/09/19/half-of-u-s-doctors-have-pay-tied-to-value-based-metrics/#a1e8e6623935 to view the full article online.

The bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act, passed by the Senate on Monday, includes a number of provisions relevant to physicians.

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2018/09/17/senate-opioid-bill-contents/?utm_source=STAT+Newsletters&utm_campaign=fab0f6340f-MR_COPY_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8cab1d7961-fab0f6340f-150858217 to view the full article online.

The use of scribes increased the amount of time physicians were able to spend with patients in a recent 12-month study.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/scribes-ease-physician-administrative-burden-and-boost-patient-experience-jama-study-says to view the full article online.

Making patients aware of payment options early on is one of the strategies with the potential to improve patient collections.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/3-patient-collections-best-practices-to-boost-the-bottom-line to view the full article online.

A new proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services aims to either streamline or eliminate a number of regulations the agency considers burdensome.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-compliance-hospitals-transplants to view the full article online.

There are a number of ways modern technology can help to streamline processes and improve patient engagement with one's practice.

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/technology/tech-savvy-way-running-modern-private-practice to view the full article online.

Seeing a podiatrist when persistent foot pain arises can be the first step in understanding the problem and how to address it.

Visit http://www.nbc-2.com/story/39104634/health-matters-whats-causing-your-foot-pain to view the full article online.

Footwear that supports the ankle, allows more room in the toe box and has a low heel height are among the trends listed.

Visit https://www.whowhatwear.com/most-comfortable-shoes-for-fall to view the full article online.

Tight shoes, fallen arches and hammertoes can all lead to the formation of corns, but a number of treatment options are available.

Visit https://www.prevention.com/beauty/skin-care/g23118519/corn-removal-products/ to view the full article online.

A number of over-the-counter treatments are available to help get rid of athlete's foot.

Visit http://nymag.com/strategist/article/athletes-foot-treatments.html to view the full article online.

The drug, canakinumab, targets inflammation rather than the patient's uric acid level.

Visit http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-hlth-injections-for-gout-1003-story.html to view the full article online.

The survey of 9,000 physicians found that the percentage of independent practice owners has decreased markedly since 2012 and that nearly half of the physicians surveyed viewed their relationships with hospitals in a negative light.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/physician-survey-shows-strained-relationships-with-hospitals/532663/ to view the full article online.

The aging of the U.S. population will require advances in technology as providers attempt to cope with increased strain on the health-care system, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/provider-manpower-gap-will-only-grow-silver-tsunami to view the full article online.

A recent survey found that while many physicians consider virtual care technology to have some benefits, fewer have adopted the technologies.

Visit https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/practice-management/virtual-care/article/794573/ to view the full article online.