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Overestimating the time required for certain procedures can lead to increased health-care costs.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physicians-over-estimate-time-translates-to-their-medicare-payments-study-finds to view the full article online.

 
While cost discussions with patients can be uncomfortable, such talks are becoming more important as out-of-pocket costs continue to rise.

 

Editor’s note: Find a sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and physician termination from Medicare Advantage plans.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/discussing-costs-care-patients to view the full article online.

 
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To address physician burnout, researchers have adapted Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to create a new five-tier model.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for help managing burnout, work–life balance, and more. Residents, please take our survey to help APMA identify factors associated with the well-being of podiatric residents.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/5-tier-hierarchy-helps-prioritize-physician-burnout-interventions to view the full article online.

 
New research suggests that the volume of EHR-generated messages could be contributing to physician burnout.

 

Editor’s note: Get help selecting an EHR system with APMA’s Health IT resource page. Feeling overwhelmed with rising technology requirements? Get help at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://ehrintelligence.com/news/ehr-generated-inbox-messages-may-increase-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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It’s important to stay on top of regulatory and licensure issues when considering engaging with telehealth services.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s telehealth/telemedicine resource page for details on how this rapidly rising patient care method applies to you and your practice.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-avoid-legal-risks-telemedicine to view the full article online.

 
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Choosing the right footwear for the activity, and protecting feet against sunburn are among the ways to keep feet safe this summer.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s summer foot care tips and print copies of a colorful Summer Foot Care flyer for your practice.

Visit http://www.pressandguide.com/lifestyles/professional-tips-to-protect-your-feet-this-summer/article_53a8c40d-4f81-5b5c-b4d3-cb3e6c7578d1.html to view the full article online.

 
While recent research shows some benefit to having callused feet, calluses can cause problems for those with certain medical conditions.

 

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

Visit https://phys.org/news/2019-06-foot-calluses-good.html to view the full article online.

 
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For those with plantar fasciitis who would like to wear sandals, it’s important to bear certain considerations in mind.

 

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/g28211694/best-sandals-for-plantar-fasciitis/ to view the full article online.

 
Preventive foot care can help to head off deformities that can develop progressively. 

Visit https://www.swtimes.com/entertainmentlife/20190630/local-health-qampa-foot-care-can-go-long-way-to-preventing-problems to view the full article online.

 
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A positive work culture can help keep a physician practice strong and resilient in the face of change.

Visit https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/practice-management/news/blogs/%7B0608f3e7-c993-4893-af93-f85f8c1778d9%7D/john-a-hovanesian-md-facs/blog-what-is-your-practices-culture to view the full article online.

 
Several recent studies have shown connections between physicians demonstrating empathy and increased satisfaction among patients.

 

Editor’s note: Be sure to read APMA’s Opioid and Chronic Pain Management State CME Requirements and Guidelines for best practices in your state.

Visit https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/physician-empathy-key-to-improving-patient-satisfaction-1.3924410 to view the full article online.

 
Training staff to identify the signs of a phishing email and keeping security software current are among the ways to help protect against threats.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/practice-management/3-ways-to-stay-safe-from-phishing-emails to view the full article online.

 
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