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A proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would lead to significant changes with regard to the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law.

 

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s Stark Law Issue Brief on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hhs-and-cms-are-offering-safe-harbor-stark-law-promote-value-based-coordinated-care to view the full article online.

 
Design, security, search engine optimization and other factors are key considerations when it comes to making a practice’s website more attractive to potential patients.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s social media tips for physicians, how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and more at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/6-low-budget-ways-physicians-can-promote-their-websites-to-attract-patients to view the full article online.

 
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Although the percentage of waste remains high, the figure is actually lower than it was in 2011, according to a study.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/waste-gobbles-up-25-of-us-healthcare-spending-jama-study-finds/564433/ to view the full article online.

 
A telehealth bill expected to be signed into law in California could end up having an effect on physician reimbursement for telehealth services in other states, according to some experts.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s reimbursement and telehealth resources.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/california-bill-may-have-ramifications-telehealth-reimbursement to view the full article online.

 
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According to a recent study, customer information and employee records are the types of information most commonly lost or stolen from the workplace.

 

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.medicaleconomics.com/news/state-information-security-healthcare to view the full article online.

 
Digital options such as online bill pay are becoming increasing important to health-care consumers, particularly younger patients.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/60-younger-patients-will-switch-healthcare-providers-over-a-poor-digital-experience-survey to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Athlete’s foot and plantar warts are among the risks people run from going barefoot in public spaces.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has info on warts you can share with your patients.

Visit https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/walking-barefoot-bad-feet-asked-130500902.html to view the full article online.

 
Choosing the right socks and making sure shoes fit properly can help keep blisters from becoming a problem in the first place.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Winter Foot Health Tips with your patients.

Visit https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoors/a29234713/blister-treatment/ to view the full article online.

 
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Washing and drying feet regularly, and seeking care from a podiatrist when foot pain strikes are ways to help keep feet healthy.

Visit https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/6420541/stand-up-to-good-foot-health-for-all/ to view the full article online.

 
For patients with diabetes, choosing the right socks is of particular importance.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s Diabetes Awareness Campaign materials are available for members year-round. This year’s campaign will launch next month.

Visit https://recentlyheard.com/2019/10/04/know-how-to-protects-your-feet-with-the-help-of-socks/ to view the full article online.

 
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Letting patients know upfront in the exam room how much time has been reserved for their visit can help keep physicians on schedule.  

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/always-running-late-simple-tip-will-change-your-life to view the full article online.

 
The percentage of physicians 60 and older continues to increase, most notably in rural areas, according to recent research.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-diversity/growing-number-doctors-life-medicine-extends-70s to view the full article online.

 
A review of studies regarding physician burnout suggests that its effects on quality of care might not be as significant as some researchers have concluded.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for burnout resources.

Visit https://patientengagementhit.com/news/does-provider-burnout-truly-affect-patient-experience-quality to view the full article online.

 
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