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American Podiatric Medical Association

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Many physicians are welcoming the new decision to cover many virtual visits that do not include a video component.

 

Editor's note: Consider providing telehealth services to your patients. Watch our webinar for guidance and visit http://www.apma.org/covid19 for updates.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physician-groups-say-decision-by-cms-to-pay-for-patient-visits-via-telephone-will-help to view the full article online.

 
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Some physician practices are choosing to suspend in-office patient visits and rely instead on telehealth in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/85637 to view the full article online.

 
The Joint Commission has issued a statement in support of health-care workers bringing in own face masks and other PPE to work when supplies are short at their organization.

Visit https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic-spine-practices-improving-profits/item/48711-the-joint-commission-supports-use-of-homemade-ppe-during-covid-19-pandemic.html to view the full article online.

 
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Deep cleaning, addressing patient flow, and using telehealth are among the tips for reducing the risk of transmission.


Editor's note: Read APMA's position statement on podiatrists serving in the COVID-19 national health emergency.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/tips-keeping-your-practice-safe-and-mitigating-spread-covid-19 to view the full article online.

 

Self-care for physicians is more important than ever at this stressful time.

 

Editor's note: Visit http://www.apma.org/covid19 and follow APMA's professional social media outlets (Facebook and LinkedIn) for the latest COVID-19 updates relevant to you.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/85660 to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
Walking can lead to a number of benefits, both physical and emotional.

Visit https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/The-Running-Doctor-Walking-a-great-prescription-15172559.php to view the full article online.

 

Shoes should be work when one attempts higher-impact exercises at home.

 

Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.

Visit https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/wearing-sneakers-at-home-workouts-47340846 to view the full article online.

 
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One long-term impact of the current pandemic could be higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs on the part of health-care consumers.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/one-year-projected-costs-coronavirus-commercial-market-could-hit-251-billion to view the full article online.

 
A majority of the clinicians who responded to a recently published study indicated that they were open to the idea of patients being able to electronically access encounter notes.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/once-fringe-idea-doctors-warming-to-patients-reading-encounter-notes-st/575082/ to view the full article online.

 
One way to keep from running behind is to let patients know up front how much time you have to spend with them.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-avoid-running-late-patients to view the full article online.

 
For health-care professionals who spend much of their time on their feet, choosing the proper footwear is essential.

Visit https://www.newscase.com/what-type-of-shoes-do-healthcare-professionals-wear/ to view the full article online.

 
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