Gebauer Company

APMA News Brief

American Podiatric Medical Association

National News
Decisions regarding participation in the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Quality Payment Program are likely to become more complicated as policies related to the program evolve.

 

Editor’s note: check out APMA’s MIPS Member FAQs for all you need to know about the program.

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20181030.290056/full/ to view the full article online.

 
While some physicians think the pace of change with regard to alternate payment models is too rapid and the risks too high, many remain willing to participate, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/reimbursement/75916 to view the full article online.

 
Lower your podiatric malpractice insurance premium
MedPro Group®
Podiatrists can save 20% or more on their premium with MedPro Group. Our mission is to make your life a little easier—with the nation's leading malpractice coverage and savings you can count on.
See Details and Get a Quote
Advertisement
According to a new report, the percentage of U.S. health-care payments related to alternative payment models has jumped sharply over the past two years.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/risky-business-5-provider-strategies-to-take-on-downside-risk/540365/ to view the full article online.

 
In a speech before the Department Health and Human Services, President Trump announced a plan intended to help lower Medicare drug prices.

Visit https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/25/trump-medicare-drug-prices-plan-888607 to view the full article online.

 
Nemo Health
A new survey reveals that more than half of Americans consider health-care costs a major source of stress in their lives, while around a third have experienced increases in out-of-pocket expenses.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/americans-stressing-out-over-soaring-healthcare-costs-enrollment-season to view the full article online.

 
Educating staff about online risks and appointing a security officer can help physician practices better prepare for potential cybersecurity threats.

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/four-tips-successful-cybersecurity-training to view the full article online.

 
Download eBook
Cutting Edge Laser Technologies
Are you and your patients missing out on the benefits of laser therapy? Check out the eBook to discover the six most common conditions you should be treating with laser therapy and take your practice to the next level.
Download it here!
Advertisement
What Patients are Reading
In making a selection, experts recommend checking out the podiatrist's online presence and determining whether his or her areas of emphasis corresponds to the type of treatment you're seeking.

 

Editor’s note: DPMs can find colleagues and the public can find APMA member podiatrists using our Find a Podiatrist tool.

Visit https://wtop.com/news/2018/10/how-can-i-find-the-best-podiatrist/ to view the full article online.

 

Myths include the idea that foot pain is an inevitable consequence of aging and that feet don't change over the course of one's lifetime.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s Foot Health Conditions page is a great way to inform your patients. Link to it from your practice website.

Visit https://www.bhg.com.au/myths-about-feet to view the full article online.

 
Surveys have shown that women are most likely to experience pain as a result of the shoes they wear at a higher rate than men. One explanation is that women's shoes tend to be tighter.

Visit https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/10/why-womens-shoes-are-so-painful/574285/ to view the full article online.

 
Choosing the right socks for the job can help to reduce the risk of blisters and even more serious issues.

Visit https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2018/10/30/dive-into-trips-feet-rst-pack-right-socks/Ew93OgmfyKIpNDMA3VN9QO/story.html to view the full article online.

 
Shopping for footwear late in the day, when one's feet tend to be their largest, can help in selecting a shoe that won't end up being too tight.

Visit https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6326805/Six-hacks-guaranteed-make-wearing-high-heels-comfortable.html to view the full article online.

 
Cutting Edge Laser Technologies
Among the cost-saving ideas are improving energy efficiency and reducing the use of paper.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/30-cost-saving-ideas-work-physician-practices-mgma-michael-o-connell to view the full article online.

 
A proposed rule from CMS would pay for Medicare Advantage enrollees to receive telehealth services at home.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s Medicare Advantage resources as well as our telemedicine issue brief, results of our nationwide teledoc survey, and more on this emerging trend in medicine.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/telehealth-home-be-added-medicare-advantage-plans-benefits-under-new-rule to view the full article online.

 
While the demands of electronic health records have contributed to physician burnout, solutions to the problem of administrative burden are likely to be complex.

Visit https://patientengagementhit.com/news/how-does-physician-burnout-impact-patient-care-access to view the full article online.

 
Empathizing with patients and making sure they feel heard when describing their complaints can help to improve the patient experience.

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/med-ec-blog/use-psychology-improve-patient-satisfaction to view the full article online.

 
American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc.
11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852
PH: 301-581-9200
info@apma.org | www.apma.org