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In a letter addressed to "clinicians," CMS Administrator Seema Verma asserted the agency's commitment to reducing administrative burden, highlighting changes to evaluation and management documentation requirements.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/cms-commits-to-modernizing-medicare-billing-for-office-visits to view the full article online.

 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking a third-party contractor to help better communicate the requirements of the Quality Payment Program.

 

Editor’s note: Don’t miss APMA’s MIPS 2018: An Explainer, and the latest installment of IT Consultant in APMA News, all about MIPS in 2018.

Visit https://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20181112/NEWS/181119993 to view the full article online.

 
New data from Humana suggests that value-based care has had a positive effect in terms of lowering health-care costs.

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides reimbursement resources and Medicare resources at APMA.org.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/value-based-reimbursement-reduces-costs-15.6-improves-quality to view the full article online.

 
According to a new report, pricing and usage are the two biggest factors to blame for variation in health-care costs among different regions of the country.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-cost-variations-between-regions-attributed-price-usage to view the full article online.

 
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Although more than nine out of 10 clinicians who participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System will receive an increase, the amount of the adjustment is likely to be minimal.

 

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

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/93-clinicians-receive-positive-but-modest-payment-adjustment-under-mips to view the full article online.

 
Among the findings of the 9,000-physician survey was that 79 percent of respondents considered relationships with patients the most satisfying part of the profession.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/physicians-say-many-practice-policy-and-social-changes-are-harmful-to-their-profession-survey.html to view the full article online.

 
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Thick heels that are less than two inches in height are among the things to look for in selecting a pair of boots.

 

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted footwear and recommend these products to your patients.

Visit https://www.prevention.com/beauty/style/g25005629/nordstrom-fall-sale-boots/ to view the full article online.

 
To ward off foot-related problems, patients with diabetes should consult with a podiatrist and examine their feet every day.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s Foot Health Awareness Campaign is going on right now. Download our resources and promote Today’s Podiatrist as the foot and ankle expert.

Visit https://www.wiscnews.com/baraboonewsrepublic/lifestyles/health-med-fit/take-care-of-your-feet/article_636138fa-a692-5886-9316-da194230ff50.html to view the full article online.

 
Changing socks regularly is especially important for people with sweaty feet.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information on sweaty feet with your patients.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/how-often-should-you-change-socks/ to view the full article online.

 
To have a corn or callus removed, patients should see a podiatrist rather than taking matters into their own hands.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s corns and calluses information with your patients.

Visit https://startsat60.com/health/everyday-health/skin-health/how-to-treat-corns-and-calluses to view the full article online.

 
For people with bunions, shoes that have a wide toe box and stiff soles can be a good option.

Visit https://kutv.com/features/health/check-your-health/check-your-health-bunions-shoe-selection-solutions to view the full article online.

 
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The answer depends on a number of factors, but data suggests that physician income has risen substantially since 2010.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources to ensure yours is a thriving, efficient practice. (Free to members only.)

Visit https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/how-much-do-doctors-make-14779617 to view the full article online.

 
With the high percentage of physician practices now owned by health systems, the search for better integration in EHRs has intensified.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospital-acquisition-of-physician-practices-driving-demand-for-integrated-t/542228/ to view the full article online.

 
A provision contained in the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program expands the breadth of telehealth services recognized by CMS.

 

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s telemedicine issue brief, results of our nationwide teledoc survey, and more on this emerging trend in medicine.

Visit https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/cms-code-gives-docs-a-chance-to-use-store-and-forward-telehealth to view the full article online.

 
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