APMA News Brief - December 20, 2018

National News

Texas Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act

In a decision certain to be appealed, a U.S. District Court judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/texas-judge-strikes-down-affordable-care-act to view the full article online.

One-Third of Health-Care Employees Say Their Company Targeted by Cybercriminals More Than Once

More than one quarter of those surveyed reported that their employer had been targeted by ransomware in the last year alone.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/one-third-of-healthcare-employees-say-their-company-targeted-by-cybercrimin/544601/ to view the full article online.

The Cure for Physician Burnout: Building Physician Teams

Common factors that can lead to burnout among physicians include feeling rushed and lack of connection with staff.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/the-cure-to-physician-burnout-high-capability-5-key-thoughts-to-boost-physician-satisfaction-and-productivity.html to view the full article online.

Eight Tips to Help Physicians Stay Healthy

Even in the midst of a hectic schedule, it's important for physicians to remember the basics of self-care, including proper hydration and nutrition.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/lifestyle/eight-tips-to-help-physicians-stay-healthy to view the full article online.

CMS Raises Questions Over Ties Between Accrediting Agencies, Health-Care Facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a request for information regarding the practices of Medicare-approved accrediting organizations.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-raises-questions-over-ties-between-accrediting-agencies-healthcare-fac/544772/ to view the full article online.

End of Year 401(k) Tips for Private Practice Owners

Tips including examining whether you want to you stick with your current provider and plan design and reviewing your rate of employee participation.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/personal-finance/end-of-year-401k-tips-for-private-practice-owners to view the full article online.

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What Patients are Reading

A Podiatrist Says This Top Shoe Trend Is Killing Your Feet

Boots with tight toe boxes can create or exacerbate a range of foot problems.

Visit https://www.whowhatwear.com/comfortable-boots-from-podiatrist to view the full article online.

How to Stop Your Sweaty Feet in Their Tracks—The *Natural* Way

Tips for handling sweaty feet including changing socks regularly and daily foot washing.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/how-to-stop-sweaty-feet/ to view the full article online.

Broken Foot Bone a Challenging Diagnosis

Stress fractures in the foot are often caused by repetitive motion and can be difficult to pinpoint.

Visit http://www.miningjournal.net/life/tuesday-health/2018/12/broken-foot-bone-a-challenging-diagnosis/ to view the full article online.

Here’s Why You Should Pack the Right Travel Socks

Just as it's important to choose the right shoes to match the activity you are undertaking, choosing appropriate socks is necessary as well.

Visit https://born2invest.com/articles/pack-right-travel-socks/ to view the full article online.

3 Misconceptions About What Drives Medicine’s Gender Pay Gap

The pay gap favoring male physicians can't be dismissed on the basis of specialty choice, hours or experience, according to research.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-diversity/3-misconceptions-about-what-drives-medicine-s-gender-pay to view the full article online.

Providers Can Benefit From Patient Safety Organization Alignment

While smaller practices traditionally haven't participated in patient safety organizations in large numbers, aligning with a PSO can offer some benefits.

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/providers-can-benefit-patient-safety-organization-alignment to view the full article online.

Survey: Physician Sentiment Mixed on Benefits of Data, Analytics Tools

A new survey suggests that physician dissatisfaction with EHRs could lead to slower adoption of other data tools.

Visit https://www.healthcare-informatics.com/news-item/analytics/survey-physician-sentiment-mixed-benefits-data-analytics-tools to view the full article online.

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