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Get Your Practice Ready for 2020

The end of the year can be a great time to set goals and priorities for the months to come.

Editor’s note: Make a change this New Year with the help of the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/get-your-practice-ready-2020 to view the full article online.

The Top 10 Challenges Facing Physicians in 2020

Expected challenges for physicians in the coming year include cybersecurity, increased competition, and the need for self-care.

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/CommentLetters to see how APMA’s been advocating for the profession.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/top-10-challenges-facing-physicians-2020 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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3 in 4 Female Physicians Experience Discrimination

A survey of female physicians revealed that more than 75% had experienced gender discrimination in their careers.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/3-in-4-female-physicians-experience-discrimination-4-notes.html to view the full article online.

Rural Health Crisis: Number of Medical Students From Rural Backgrounds Declined 28% Over 15 Years, Study Finds

New data could spell further trouble for the future of access to care in rural parts of the U.S.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/rural-health-crisis-number-medical-students-from-rural-backgrounds-declined-28-over-15 to view the full article online.

Job Opportunities for Docs Up 5%, Shortage Worries Remain

New data shows that demand for physicians has increased for three years straight.

Editor’s note: Make a change this New Year with the help of the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/job-opportunities-physicians-increase-5-demand-surges-though-worries-about-shortage-remain to view the full article online.

Higher Physician Compensation Driven by Demand, Not Productivity

Compensation for physicians has grown at a higher rate than productivity over the past five years, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-economics/higher-physician-compensation-driven-demand-not-productivity to view the full article online.

What Patients are Reading

How to Keep Your Feet Warm, According to a Podiatrist

Insulated, waterproof, thick-soled boots are among the things that can help keep feet warm when the weather turns chilly.

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

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/how-to-keep-feet-warm/ to view the full article online.

Why You Should Be Taking Extra Care of Your Feet This Winter

Cold-weather footwear can lead to warm, sweaty feet that are susceptible to infections, so proper foot hygiene is a must in the winter months.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Holiday Foot Care Tips with your patients.

Visit https://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/foot-care-winter-how-to-look-after-feet-cold-weather-cracked-heels-pedicure-podiatrists-uk/335017 to view the full article online.

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What Are Your High Heels Really Doing to Your Feet?

Wearing high heels consistently for long periods of time can lead to a number of foot-related ailments.

Visit https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/high-heels-really-doing-feet-171048789.html to view the full article online.

Foot Doctors Share Advice for Buying Winter Boots, Keeping Feet Safe

Arch support and treads that aid traction are among the things to look for in shopping for a winter boot.

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

Visit https://www.theoaklandpress.com/lifestyles/foot-doctors-share-advice-for-buying-winter-boots-keeping-feet/article_0bc23050-0aed-11ea-9eab-a7fd2bb68c0d.html to view the full article online.

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Physician Compensation Programs Move Toward Value-Based Pay

A new report shows that physician compensation increasingly is being affected by value-based incentives.

Editor’s note: Learn more about these topics in APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources on APMA.org.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/physician-compensation-programs-move-toward-value-based-pay to view the full article online.

Patients Intrigued by Digital Health Services, But Still Value Face-to-Face Interactions

While patients appear open to using digital health-care services, they still place higher value on personal interactions with their physician, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139522 to view the full article online.

US Health-Care Spending Growth Rebounded Last Year, Influenced by Insurance Tax

Health spending continues to grow, although at a lower rate than GDP, according a new government analysis.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/us-healthcare-spending-growth-rebounded-last-year-influenced-by-insurance/568571/ to view the full article online.

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