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Patient volume and revenue for physician practices both dropped sharply as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data.


Editor's note: APMA has teamed up with Bankers Healthcare Group to offer members cash flow without the hassle. Learn more about provider relief funds, and financial assistance for practices during COVID-19.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/article/how-covid-19-affecting-practices-financially to view the full article online.

 
A number of environmental factors contribute to physician burnout, according to a new report, including documentation and reporting requirements, among others.


Editor's note: APMA has help for members suffering from physician burnout at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/dirty-dozen-12-factors-drive-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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New data reveals a sharp rise in telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries.


Editor's note: APMA supports the DOD's expansion of audio-only telehealth coverage.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/medicare-seniors-telehealth-covid-coronavirus-cms-trump/578685/ to view the full article online.

 
Patient engagement software can help reduce no-shows for telehealth as well as in-person appointments.


Editor's note: Be sure to take advantage of APMA's resources on telehealth during the time of COVID-19.

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/patient-engagement-tech-improves-physician-org-s-no-show-rate-35 to view the full article online.

 
According to a new report, physician income rose from 2018 to 2019.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physician-pay-was-rise-before-covid-what-trends-could-drive-compensation-higher to view the full article online.

 
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Some experts predict a rise in the acquisition of independent physician practices as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/covid19 to learn all of the ways in which you can remain afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a webinar recording, tips, and more.

Visit https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2020/05/the-pandemic-is-the-perfect-storm-for-more-physicians-consolidation/ to view the full article online.

 
Health-care consumers have become increasingly attracted to virtual care options as a result of the pandemic, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/most-consumers-have-changed-healthcare-usage-covid-19-pandemic-survey-shows to view the full article online.

 
Engaging with patients through personalized messaging is among the ways to re-energize a physician practice.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/6-tips-generating-revenue-covid-19-era to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
Posing for photos with so-called Barbie feet can have negative consequences if done for long periods.

Visit https://www.thelist.com/212961/barbie-feet-the-truth-about-instagrams-latest-trend/ to view the full article online.

 
One consequence of spending a lot of time inside can be dry skin, which can lead to cracked heels.

Visit https://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/how-to-get-rid-of-hard-dead-dry-skin-feet-heels/392388 to view the full article online.

 
While bunions are hereditary, poor choices in footwear can exacerbate the problem.

 

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://startsat60.com/health/i-have-developed-bunions-what-can-i-do to view the full article online.

 
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