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Uninsured Rate on the Rise for the First Time Since Passage of the Affordable Care Act

In 2018, 8.5% of Americans did not have health insurance for the entire year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Editor's note: Visit APMA's health-care reform page to learn more about key provisions in the ACA for podiatrists and more.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139147 to view the full article online.

How Patient-Centered Care is Shaping Provider Health IT Strategy

Technological tools such as telehealth services and patient portals continue to be influenced by a focus on patient-centered care.

Editor’s note: Don’t miss APMA’s Health IT resources and resources on ACOs.

Visit https://patientengagementhit.com/news/how-patient-centered-care-is-shaping-provider-health-it-strategy 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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Women in Health-Care Face More Harassment, Have Fewer Opportunities and Lower Wages, Study Shows

Results of a new study of physicians found large gender disparities in key areas, with 88 percent of the women surveyed indicating that they had experienced sexual harassment.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139135 to view the full article online.

Why Women Physicians Are More Likely to Experience Burnout

Gender discrimination and harassment are among the major factors that contribute to greater levels of burnout among female physicians.

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for burnout resources, including an article addressing sexual harassment in the medical workplace.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/why-women-physicians-are-more-likely-experience-burnout to view the full article online.

Can Artificial Intelligence Cut Docs' Paperwork Burden?

Artificial intelligence has the potential to streamline the administrative burden physicians face, allowing more time for direct patient care.

Editor’s note: On a similar note, APMA sent comments to CMS, HHS supporting burden reduction for members.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/informationtechnology/82060 to view the full article online.

How To Teach Future Doctors About Pain in The Midst of the Opioid Crisis

Some medical schools are revamping their approach to teaching students about the management of chronic pain.

Editor’s note: APMA has created an Opioid Use and Abuse Prevention resource just for members.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/11/756090847/how-to-teach-future-doctors-about-pain-in-the-midst-of-the-opioid-crisis 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.

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What Patients are Reading

A Podiatrist on the Gross Things You Need to Look Out for Before Your Next Pedicure

Taking time to inspect the space in which you’re about to receive a pedicure to make sure it’s hygienic is one way to reduce the chance of a problem pedicure.

Visit https://madamenoire.com/1098802/pedicure-hygiene/ to view the full article online.

4 Ways You Can Avoid Stinky Feet

Soaking the feet in Epsom salt or vinegar and water keeping shoes and socks dry can help feet remain odor-free.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information on sweaty feet and its symptoms with your patients.

Visit https://health.clevelandclinic.org/4-sure-fire-ways-you-can-avoid-stinky-feet/ to view the full article online.

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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Owners, Podiatrist Say Traditional Shoe Stores Better Fit for Your Feet

Being fitted for shoes properly, in person, can help to ward off foot problems caused or exacerbated by inappropriate footwear.

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

Visit https://www.dailyitem.com/business/owners-podiatrist-say-traditional-shoe-stores-better-fit-for-your/article_91252541-3665-52b4-aeff-8814505aabbb.html to view the full article online.

Five Facts About Bunions

The presence of bunions can lead or contribute to other foot problems down the road.

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients and download APMA’s digital brochure on bunions for your practice—you can even customize it with your practice information.

Visit https://hl.nwaonline.com/news/2019/sep/11/five-facts-about-bunions-20190911/ to view the full article online.

5 Steps to Better Patient Engagement and No More No-Shows

A number of strategies, including following up on automated appointment reminders, can help improve patient engagement.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/industry-voices-5-steps-to-better-patient-engagement-and-no-more-no-shows to view the full article online.

What the Internet of Medical Things Means to Your Practice

Wearable technology has the potential to transform the management of patients with chronic conditions, but challenges exist, both in terms of regulations and security.

Editor’s note: Learn more about practice technology at APMA’s Health IT resource page. Feeling overwhelmed with rising technology requirements? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/what-internet-medical-things-means-your-practice to view the full article online.

4 Ways to Prevent Phishing Attacks at Your Practice

Taking the time to examine incoming emails and installing stronger protections can help practices reduce the risk of a security breach.

Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors with IT security.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/4-ways-prevent-phishing-attacks-your-practice to view the full article online.

America’s Aging Population Is Leading to a Doctor Shortage Crisis

With the number of Americans over the age of 65 expected to increase by almost half within the next fifteen years, some states are already feeling the effects of a shortage of available physicians.

Editor’s note: APMA has resources to help podiatric medical students on their journey of education and training.

Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/06/americas-aging-population-is-leading-to-a-doctor-shortage-crisis.html to view the full article online.

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