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The targeted review deadline for participants in MIPS has been extended to October 15, 2018, at 8 p.m. EDT.

Editor’s note: Be sure to use APMA’s updated 2018 MIPS Performance Year Resource Page for all your MIPS needs.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/cms-ids-few-errors-mips-scoring-extends-deadline to view the full article online.

 
A new study indicates that successful cyberattacks on health-care providers have consistently increased in number since 2010. 

Visit http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20180925/NEWS/180929926/healthcare-remains-prime-target-for-hackers to view the full article online.

 
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Physician income remained steady for most specialties, while a majority of physicians reported a high level of job satisfaction, according to the survey. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physician-pay-stagnates-and-women-report-lower-salaries-practicematch-says to view the full article online.

 
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that, over the next ten years, Medicaid expenditures will grow at a rate of 5.7 percent per year. 

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/medicaid-spending-increase-expected-to-exceed-gdp-growth-over-next-decade/532982/ to view the full article online.

 
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Nearly one-fifth of adults in the U.S. have recorded a visit with their physician, according to new research. 

Visit https://consumer.healthday.com/general-health-information-16/doctor-news-206/more-americans-are-recording-their-doctor-visits-737894.html to view the full article online.

 
Knowing the laws and regulations that apply both nationally and in your state specifically is key for any provider looking to offer telehealth services. 

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/technology/telehealth-and-law-addressing-risks to view the full article online.

 
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Peripheral artery disease, which is common among people with diabetes, can lead to serious consequences, including amputation.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s PAD information with your patients.

Visit https://www.ksat.com/health/a-fatal-disease-without-many-symptoms-peripheral-artery-disease-pad-by-the-numbers to view the full article online.

 
A feeling of cotton balls in the feet can be a sign of the onset of neuropathy.

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

Visit https://www.timescolonist.com/life/health/your-good-health-seeing-podiatrist-a-good-step-for-odd-foot-sensations-1.23436392 to view the full article online.

 
Seeing a podiatrist can help people with diabetes reduce the risk of complications related to their feet. 

Visit http://www.nbc-2.com/story/39167700/health-matters-keeping-a-close-eye-on-your-feet to view the full article online.

 
Plantar fasciitis is often the source of heel pain and can require clinical treatment. 

Visit https://www.boxinginsider.com/workout/what-causes-foot-pain-when-jumping-rope/ to view the full article online.

 
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Measuring physicians' level of fatigue can help to get a handle on how pervasive the problem of burnout is. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/fatigue-scheduling-data-all-contributors-pervasive-physician-burnout-epidemic to view the full article online.

 
The percentage of Americans who rate their health-care providers online has increased sharply in just the past year, according to a new survey. 

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/more-than-half-of-americans-share-doctor-experiences-online-survey-shows/533112/ to view the full article online.

 
Some research suggests that physician use of white coats has an effect on patient satisfaction. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/do-physicians-white-coats-matter-to-patients-5-thoughts.html to view the full article online.

 
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