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Several options are available to physician practices whose finances have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Editor's note: Read APMA's information on financial assistance for small businesses affected by COVID-19.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/where-can-medical-practices-get-financial-help to view the full article online.

 
Some health-care organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have furloughed staff and made changes to compensation packages.


Editor's note: Review a summary of CARES Act provisions that may affect your practice.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hospitals-furlough-staff-reduce-physician-salaries-waiting-cares-act-funds to view the full article online.

 
EpiFix® Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft
MiMedx Group Inc.
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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For physicians employed by hospitals or health systems, it’s important to understand the terms of the employment agreement.


Editor's note: Visit APMA's frequently updated COVID-19 page at www.apma.org/covid19, which includes practice, legal, and financial resources, and much more.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/navigating-employment-during-covid-19-know-your-rights to view the full article online.

 
Several physician groups have asked the Department of Health and Human Services to issue payouts to physicians and other clinicians.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/docs-push-hhs-to-offer-direct-funding-as-finances-slump-due-to-covid-19 to view the full article online.

 
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Even for those staying at home, footwear with proper arch support is important for reducing strain on the feet.


Editor’s note: Recommend APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.

Visit https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/podiatrist-shoes-zappos-214844308.html to view the full article online.

 
Laser therapy has been used in patients with soft tissue injuries to the feet to help reduce inflammation.

Visit https://www.nbc-2.com/story/41976858/health-matters-laser-therapy-for-foot-pain to view the full article online.

 
Seeking out less-used paths and maintaining social distancing are important considerations for those looking to engage in outdoor exercise.


Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types to your patients.

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/you-can-still-run-outside-during-coronavirus-pandemic-here-s-n1179356 to view the full article online.

 
The Nature-Fit Difference
Tri Hawk International
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.
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Dr. Scholl’s Compression Socks
Renfro Corporation
Uncomplicated Style. Superior Comfort. Designed for a casual and dressy look, shop our compression socks with reinforced yarns and smooth toe seams.
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While health-care transaction activity might slow during the height of the pandemic, the fall election could have a larger long-term effect.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/industry-voices-healthcare-transactions-started-2020-strong-but-will-slow to view the full article online.

 
Nearly all of the personal protective equipment in the Strategic National Stockpile has already been deployed, according to the Associated Press.

Visit https://fortune.com/2020/04/09/us-stockpile-medical-protective-gear-almost-empty-coronavirus/ to view the full article online.

 
Among the tips for deciding on a telehealth vendor are whether the vendor has experience with practices like yours and whether the vendor’s system is a good match with your existing information technology.


Editor's note: APMA has created a resource page with links to the majority of private payers’ policies at www.apma.org/COVID19telehealthprivate.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/8-ways-evaluate-telehealth-vendor to view the full article online.

 
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in health-care during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Editor's note: APMA has created a comprehensive COVID-19 resource page for members: www.apma.org/covid19. This page is updated frequently.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/coronavirus-chaos-ripe-for-hackers-to-exploit-medical-device-vulnerabilitie/575734/ to view the full article online.

 
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