Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has announced a limited waiver with regard to some provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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.
Effectively communicating with staff regarding policies and procedures, and following recommended infection control practices are among the ways to stay prepared.
A number of resources are available with regard to information about the novel coronavirus, including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites.
Editor's note: APMA has created a suite of podiatry specific COVID-19 resources just for members. www.apma.org/covid19.
The DERMACLOSE Continuous External Tissue Expander device facilitates rapid tissue movement to reduce or reapproximate wounds. After the initial application has been completed the DERMACLOSE device does not require any additional tightening. Once the desired tissue expansion has occurred the device(s) can be removed and the wound can be closed with suture or staples.
Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
Educating staff can go a long way toward reducing the risk of cyberattacks.
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.
A solid understanding of local search engine optimization can help one’s practice get noticed online.
Editor’s note: Learn how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and check out sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and more.
