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The percentage of physicians expressing positive sentiments about the Affordable Care Act rose from 2012 to 2017, according to a new study.

 

Editor’s note: Learn more about health insurance exchanges and read APMA’s policy briefs at APMA's health-care reform page.

Visit https://www.medicalbag.com/home/medicine/majority-of-physicians-believe-aca-has-had-positive-impact-on-health-care/ to view the full article online.

 
Annual spending was higher among patients seen by physicians at hospital-owned practices than by physicians at independent practices, according to a new study.

Visit https://healthcare.dmagazine.com/2019/09/17/physician-consolidation-leads-to-higher-prices-study-says/ to view the full article online.

 
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Establishing a line of credit can help physician practices prepare for times in which cash flow becomes a problem.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s resources on coding and reimbursement basics as well as balance billing at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/what-physicians-need-know-about-lines-credit to view the full article online.

 
The percentage of physicians who participate in at least one ACO rose from 44% in 2016 to nearly 54% in 2018.

 

Editor's note: APMA provides information and resources on ACOs at APMA.org

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/payment-delivery-models/majority-physicians-now-take-part-aco to view the full article online.

 
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Physician groups recently voiced their concerns regarding prior authorization in a hearing before the House Small Business Committee.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources, including ACO info, EHR advice, and much more.

Visit https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/providers-prior-authorization-needs-to-be-better-integrated-with-ehrs to view the full article online.

 
Reviewing policies, backing up data, and restricting access to certain types of data are among the ways practices can help keep digital information safe.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/8-ways-protect-your-data-hackers to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Prevention is the best policy in warding off problems such as plantar fasciitis and blisters.

 

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

Visit https://consumer.healthday.com/bone-and-joint-information-4/foot-problem-news-320/how-to-keep-your-feet-on-a-sound-pain-free-footing-749165.html to view the full article online.

 
Socks that wick moisture away from the feet are a good choice for athletes looking to avoid developing blisters.

Visit https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/its-your-socks-not-your-shoes-causing-that-colony-of-blisters-on-your-feet/ar-AAHolcG to view the full article online.

 
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Sock sneakers and western boots are among the styles that could present problems if overused.

 

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

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/worst-shoes-for-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
For tired, swollen feet, a foot bath with Epsom salt and elevating the legs can help.

Visit https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-take-care-of-your-feet to view the full article online.

 
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The percentage of physicians who meet face-to-face with pharmaceutical representatives has dropped sharply as result of the increasing demands on their time, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physicians-increasingly-too-busy-to-see-pharma-sales-reps-report-finds to view the full article online.

 
Participating in a professional membership group can help physicians coping with burnout, some experts suggest.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Membership Benefits page with your nonmember colleagues. Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for burnout resources.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/medical-society-membership-deterrent-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

 
New research suggests that patients increasingly value price transparency and that cost concerns often drive their healthcare decisions.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/left-hanging-price-transparency-patients-will-vote-their-legs to view the full article online.

 
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