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With more patients switching to high-deductible plans, an increased onus has been placed on physicians with regard to collecting payment.

 

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

Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-15/doctors-are-fed-up-with-being-turned-into-debt-collectors to view the full article online.

 
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the rate of improper payments related to Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP has fallen sharply. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/medicare-improper-payments-down-4-6b.html to view the full article online.

 

Asking the right questions during residency interviews can help students make solid decisions about which program is best for them. 

 

Editor’s note: See all APMA’s resident resources on the APMA REdRC, an educational hub for DPM residents. 

Visit https://wire.ama-assn.org/education/residency-interviews-don-t-forget-ask-these-7-key-questions to view the full article online.

 
While physicians report positive reactions to the concept of patient engagement, a new study finds that more knowledge is needed regarding specific approaches to take. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/patient-engagement-clinicians-idea-do-they-really-know-what-it-means to view the full article online.

 
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Successful work-life balance can take several different forms for physicians, and it's not always about working shorter hours. 

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/lifestyle/work-life-balance-for-physicians to view the full article online.

 

A plastic surgeon describes, based on his own experience, what can help to make purchasing a practice successful. 

 

Editor’s note: Hiring? Looking for a change? We can help you at the APMA Career Center.

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/med-ec-blog/considering-buying-practice-read-first to view the full article online.

 
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To make shoes more comfortable prior to travel, consider selecting footwear that's appropriate for the type of trip you're taking and breaking them in beforehand. 

Visit https://www.instyle.com/syndication/how-to-make-travel-shoes-more-comfortable to view the full article online.

 
When selecting footwear, people with bunions should look for shoes that are wide enough and with plenty of support beneath the area of the bunion. 

 

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients.

Visit https://footwearnews.com/2018/focus/health/how-to-shop-shoes-bunions-1202705268/ to view the full article online.

 
Important considerations for people with flat feet are the amount of shock absorption one's shoes provide as well the firmness of the heel. 

Visit https://www.bustle.com/p/the-3-best-running-shoes-for-flat-feet-13013941 to view the full article online.

 

Daily foot inspection and foot washing are among the keys for people with diabetes seeking to take care of their feet. 

 

Editor’s note: Diabetes Awareness Month in November and "Today's Podiatrist" campaign materials are a great way for APMA members to educate the public about a DPM’s critical role in diabetes management team.

Visit https://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2018/11/15/live-well-dr-leon-reber-diabetes-and-foot-health/2012397002/ to view the full article online.

 
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According to a new study, while patient visits to primary care physicians are down sharply, visits to other types of health-care practitioners are on the increase. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/report-visits-to-primary-care-physicians-decline-among-patients-employer-insurance-but to view the full article online.

 
Artificial intelligence has the potential to make physicians' work life easier by facilitating clinical documentation and quality measurement reporting. 

Visit https://wire.ama-assn.org/practice-management/3-ways-medical-ai-can-improve-workflow-physicians to view the full article online.

 
According to a new survey, independent physicians were less likely than hospital-employed physicians to express dissatisfaction or symptoms of burnout. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physicians-employed-hospitals-and-corporations-more-dissatisfied-independent-doctors to view the full article online.

 
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