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As part of its proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program, CMS has announced a new framework called the MIPS Value Pathways.

 

Editor’s note: Learn what APMA is doing for members regarding the CY 2020 MPFS proposed rule. Get all the guidance you need on MIPS at www.apma.org/macra.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/cms-proposes-new-mips-framework-aimed-at-reducing-reporting-burden to view the full article online.

 
A new pilot project from CMS called “Data at the Point of Care” will allow physicians to access claims data from Medicare.

 

Editor’s note: Be sure to read APMA’s 2019 MIPS Promoting Interoperability (PI) Performance Category Resources and Medicare resources on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-pilot-to-give-docs-direct-access-to-medicare-claims-data/559861/ to view the full article online.

 
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In response to an executive order from President Trump, CMS has proposed changes designed to improve price transparency.

Visit https://khn.org/news/trump-administration-moves-to-make-health-care-costs-more-transparent/ to view the full article online.

 
New research suggests a correlation between burnout and racial bias among non-black resident physicians.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s has Physician Well-Being resources for members: www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/mayo-clinic-finds-physician-burnout-may-increase-racial-bias.html to view the full article online.

 
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The growth in the number of health-care-related cyber attacks has led to significant financial losses.

 

Editor’s Note: Don’t miss APMA’s Health IT resources for help with EHR selection, implementation and design, security, patient engagement, more.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139027 to view the full article online.

 
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Pain in the arches or heels as well as ankle and knee pain could be signs of a problem with one’s workout footwear.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/how-to-buy-running-shoes to view the full article online.

 
Fit and rigidity are among the factors to consider when it comes to back-to-school footwear for children.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s Buying Children's Footwear guide for patients on buying back-to-school shoes for children, as well as a simple "1,2,3 Test" to determine the safety of any shoe.

Visit https://wdef.com/2019/07/31/mom-mom-finding-best-shoe-kids/ to view the full article online.

 
While minor problems might respond to home solutions, in the case of large or painful corns, it’s important to see a podiatrist.

 

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

Visit https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325897.php to view the full article online.

 
Cracked heels can result from a number of problems or conditions, but treatment options are available.

 

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

Visit https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/how-to-treat-cracked-heels to view the full article online.

 
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According to a new survey, while a majority of consumers said they would be open to using telehealth services, only a small fraction actually did so within the past year.

 

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

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/only-1-10-patients-use-telehealth-as-lack-awareness-hinders-adoption-j-d-power-survey-finds to view the full article online.

 
Patients’ choice of health-care provider varies according to a number of factors, including the nature and severity of their condition and whether treatment was time-sensitive.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/gain-insights-about-your-patients-preferences-care-settings-0 to view the full article online.

 
The HHS and FDA have published a plan outlining two potential pathways for the importation of certain prescription drugs.

Visit https://medcitynews.com/2019/07/drug-importation-tktktktktk/ to view the full article online.

 
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