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Most Providers Not Fully Compliant With HIPAA Access Requirements, Research Shows

According to a recent study, a majority of health-care providers have fallen short of full compliance with HIPAA’s right of access requirements.

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s compliance materials for HIPAA guidelines, a corporate compliance manual, help avoiding fraud and abuse, and much more.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/most-providers-not-fully-compliant-with-hipaa-access-requirements-research/560954/ to view the full article online.

Physicians Looking to Become Small Practice Owners Have Many Factors to Consider Before Making the Leap

Among the factors to consider when acquiring a practice are accurate valuation, location, and what investment might be required in terms of equipment and technology.

Editor’s note: Learn how to be your own boss with the help of APMA’s infographic on starting a practice.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139086 to view the full article online.

EpiFix® Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft

Intended for homologous use in the treatment acute and chronic wounds, EpiFix allografts may be stored at ambient conditions for up to 5 years and are available in a variety of sizes. Explore the use of EpiFix® in your wound treatment applications.

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Strategies for Optimal Physician Practice Onboarding

It helps to have a strong plan in place to increase the likelihood of a smooth transition for the physician being onboarded.

Editor’s note: Want to start your own practice? Get started at the APMA Career Center, and check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/strategies-optimal-physician-practice-onboarding to view the full article online.

Communicating With Patients About Difficult Diagnoses

Employing tested communication strategies can help ease a patient’s discomfort when discussing difficult topics.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/lifestyle/communicating-with-patients-about-difficult-diagnoses to view the full article online.

Buying Medical Malpractice Insurance Independently as a Physician

Considerations when making decisions about medical malpractice insurance include comparison shopping and taking state-specific issues into account.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/buying-medical-malpractice-insurance-independently-physician to view the full article online.

EHRs Fuel Burnout, But Don't Blame It All on Them, Study Says

Time pressure to complete documentation and the total amount of time spent related to EHRs were high among the complaints of clinicians surveyed in a recent study. Complaints not linked to EHR use included having a lack of control.

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for help managing physician burnout.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ehrs-fuel-burnout-but-dont-blame-it-all-on-them-study-says/561171/ to view the full article online.

CERAMENT®|BONE VOID FILLER

CERAMENT®|BONE VOID FILLER is an injectable, moldable, drillable and radiopaque bone substitute which has been proven to remodel to host bone within 6-12 months.

Learn more about applications in Foot & Ankle

The Nature-Fit Difference

Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.

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Why Have My Toes Turned Red?

Potential causes for red toes include chilblains, Raynaud’s disease, and infection.

Editor’s note: APMA’s easy to read, concise Foot Health Conditions information page is a resource to share with your patients.

Visit https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326069.php to view the full article online.

Why You Need to Choose Your Running Shoes Carefully

Runners who have experienced pain with their current footwear or who are new to running should consider seeing a podiatrist to help them ascertain what shoes might work best for them.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients.

Visit https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-gear/why-you-need-to-choose-your-running-shoes-carefully-20190817-2 to view the full article online.

What to Do When You Have a ‘Difficult' Patient

Listening first, avoiding lecturing the patient, and making sure the patient understands what you’ve said are among the keys that may be helpful in communicating with patients.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-difficult-patient/ to view the full article online.

How Doctors Can Better Achieve Their Goals

To achieve the goals you've set for yourself, it helps to focus on the incremental steps necessary to make progress.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/how-doctors-can-better-achieve-their-goals/ to view the full article online.

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Health-Care Workers Have Not Had Cybersecurity Training

A new report from a cybersecurity firm has found that 32 percent of health-care employees have not received any workplace training with regard to cybersecurity.

Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation and other issues.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/despite-ongoing-cyber-threats-32-healthcare-employees-never-received-cybersecurity-training to view the full article online.

These Three Strategies Can Help Physicians Gain Greater Control Over Student Loan Debt

When considering plans such as refinancing, debt consolidation, and loan forgiveness, it’s important to choose carefully and have a strategy.

Editor’s note: APMA has student loan repayment resources for members.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/these-three-strategies-can-help-physicians-gain-greater-control-over-student-loan-debt/ to view the full article online.

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