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Taking stock of your current situation and turning goals into a formal business strategy are among the ways to help grow one’s practice.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of the many APMA resources on being your own boss and  how to promote your practice.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/5-tips-growing-your-medical-practice to view the full article online.

 
Upcoming evaluation and management guidelines could help to lighten the documentation load on physicians.

 

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s latest news on E/M Changes, which are Effective January 1, 2021.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/how-2021-em-guidelines-could-ease-physicians-documentation-burdens to view the full article online.

 
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In addition to those who avoided taking medication because of price, a large number also skipped medication because of the length of time it took to fill a prescription, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/over-half-patients-are-not-taking-medication-due-cost-survey-shows to view the full article online.

 
Private equity acquisitions of physician practices increased each year from 2013 to 2016, according to new research.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/private-equity-medical-practice-takeovers-more-than-doubled-from-2013-to-20/572502/ to view the full article online.

 
Early communication with patients regarding cost of care and offering a range of payment options can help put patients more at ease.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-discuss-care-costs-patients to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Neglecting the health of one's feet can lead to a number of problems over time.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s easy to read, concise Foot Health Conditions information page is a resource to share with your patients.

Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/the-strength-mobility-and-health-of-your-feet-is-important-to-your-whole-body/2020/02/14/2873c61c-317d-11ea-9313-6cba89b1b9fb_story.html to view the full article online.

 

Ways to treat cracked heels including foot soaking, moisturizing, and choosing proper footwear.

 

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

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a30915540/how-to-heal-cracked-heels/ to view the full article online.

 
Cold temperatures can be especially hazardous for the feet of those with diabetes.

Visit https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/winter-weather-can-be-dangerous-for-diabetics-39899.cfm to view the full article online.

 
A number of potential treatments are available for fungal infections of the toenails.

Visit https://startsat60.com/health/why-cant-i-get-rid-of-toenail-fungus to view the full article online.

 
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Doing away with unnecessary tasks can help to reduce the risk of physician burnout.

 

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

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/5-steps-physicians-can-take-get-rid-stupid-stuff to view the full article online.

 
The financial impact of ransomware attacks in health-care continues to escalate.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139805 to view the full article online.

 
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