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Because of the large number of active pharmaceutical ingredients produced in China, the emergence of COVID-19 could lead to disruptions in the pharmaceutical supply chain, some experts contend.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/covid-19-coronavirus-has-potential-disrupt-global-api-supply-chains to view the full article online.

 

A new final report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addresses ways to alleviate the administrative burdens clinicians face.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/onc-unveils-new-plan-combating-clinician-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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A study of emergency department patients found that their satisfaction level with their physician was less affected by race and gender than expected.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/er-patients-may-care-less-about-doctors-race-and-gender-previously-thought to view the full article online.

 

Chart review took up the largest share of physician’s time with the EHR, followed by documentation, according to a new study.

 

Editor’s Note: See APMA’s EHR Decision Guide for DPMs on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/physicians-spend-16-minutes-using-ehr-patient-encounter to view the full article online.

 

In a recent speech, CMS Administrator Seema Verma discussed the idea of using electronic health records to report quality data.

 

Editor’s Note: APMA members get 10 percent off MIPS 2020 PY White Glove Services through July 26.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/verma-wants-docs-to-use-ehrs-to-report-mips-progress-so-they-don-t-have-to-lift-a-finger to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Foot pain should not be ignored; those who experience it should seek the care of a podiatrist.

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides tips for healthy feet for patients and the public.

Visit https://www.realsimple.com/health/preventative-health/aches-pains/sore-aching-feet-remedies to view the full article online.

 

While a common problem, plantar fasciitis can be treated effectively.

 

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

Visit https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/plantar-fasciitis-exercises to view the full article online.

 
Trying shoes on before buying them and making sure they fit properly are among the tips when it comes to shoe shopping.

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A number of treatment options are available to those coping with the pain of bunions.

 

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://www.theledger.com/lifestyle/20200224/pain-management-bunion-big-toe-pain to view the full article online.

 
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Mobile devices are increasingly involved in health-care information breaches, according to a new report.

 

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.healthcaredive.com/news/more-healthcare-organizations-admit-lax-mobile-data-security-to-get-the-jo/572911/ to view the full article online.

 
Nearly one-quarter of patients have admitted to lying to their physicians, but their reasons for doing so vary.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/do-patients-lie-their-doctors to view the full article online.

 
A new study has found a high incidence of moral distress among physicians caring for older patients who are unable to make decisions regarding their own care.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/older-patients-who-can-t-make-own-decisions-stress-out-42-of-physicians.html to view the full article online.

 
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