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Only 34 percent of Americans in a recent survey indicated that they trust their physician to safeguard their personal information.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/americans-largely-dont-trust-payers-providers-to-secure-their-health-data/561606/ to view the full article online.

 
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Deciding upfront who will have ownership of the process of selecting technology and making sure all stakeholders have their concerns addressed are among the ways to improve a practice’s chances of making the right choices.

 

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/hospitals-health-systems/industry-voices-how-to-ensure-your-health-care-tech-a-help-not-a-headache to view the full article online.

 
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Focusing on innovation and collaboration while creating a shared vision are among the traits that can help health-care leaders achieve success.

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Shoes with a cushioned heel and good arch support can help to reduce the likelihood of developing heel pain.

 

Editor’s note: Download our digital brochure on heel pain, which can be customized you’re your practice information.

Visit https://www.sfgate.com/preps/article/How-to-Alleviate-Foot-and-Heel-Pain-14369136.php to view the full article online.

 
In choosing the right footwear for flat feet, it's important to understand whether the flat feet are rigid or flexible.

 

Visit https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-3-best-running-shoes-for-flat-feet-17940916 to view the full article online.

 
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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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Getting references and becoming familiar with the services a podiatrist offers are among the ways to help choose a podiatrist who's right for you.

 

Editor’s note: The public can search for you, APMA members, in our Find a Podiatrist tool on APMA.org. Learn how to get your practice online and cultivate content and more.

Visit https://www.davisenterprise.com/special-editions/how-to-choose-a-podiatrist/ to view the full article online.

 
Common traits of comfortable sandals include soles that provide some level of shock absorption, a rigid midsole, and a heel that isn't too high. 

Visit https://www.glamour.com/gallery/most-comfortable-sandals-according-to-experts to view the full article online.

 
The workflow changes at the University of California San Francisco, Division of General Internal Medicine included improved management of patient calls and providing coverage for the inboxes of physicians who were away from the office.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing will help you manage burnout, work–life balance, and more.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/these-4-workflow-changes-help-cut-burnout-45 to view the full article online.

 
In addition to helping bring in new patients, effective marketing can also aid in patient retention and other goals.

 

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.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/practice-management/how-effective-marketing-can-increase-the-value-of-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
Women and those in urban areas were more likely to use a patient portal, according to a new report. 

 

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

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/who-does-and-doesnt-use-patient-portals to view the full article online.

 
Compared to older generations, millennials are more likely to search for health advice online and also more likely to put off seeking care because of cost. 

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeharpaz/2019/08/26/6-expectations-millennials-healthcare/#7b3efc9430ec to view the full article online.

 
While a solid majority of consumers report being open to receiving telehealth services, less than 20 percent say it’s available to them.

 

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.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/industry-voices-survey-shows-83-patients-want-virtual-health-but-there-s-a-problem to view the full article online.

 
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