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A new report suggests that the pandemic has had a significant effect on the physician job market.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/covid-19-reducing-physician-compensation-job-options to view the full article online.

 

A survey of practices that have reopened shows that a number of challenges remain.


Editor's note: APMA has resources to assist members with opening their offices in a safe manner for their patients and staff.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/how-physician-practice-reopening-going-6-states to view the full article online.

 
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Tips for rebuilding patient volumes include reaching out to existing patients and making such things as booking appointments more convenient.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/strategies-to-rebuild-patient-volumes-in-the-wake-of-covid-19 to view the full article online.

 
Physicians in private practice are among those reporting a continued shortage of access to protective equipment.

Visit https://abcnews.go.com/Health/doctors-nurses-warn-protective-gear-shortage-coronavirus-surges/story?id=71778380 to view the full article online.

 
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Myths related to succession planning include the assumption that it can wait and that simply selling the practice would be easier.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/careercenter for advice on selling your practice, posting it for sale, and more. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/4-myths-about-succession-planning-for-physician-practices to view the full article online.

 

New research reveals that female physicians and those in their 40s and 50s are more likely to adopt telehealth than other physicians.

 

Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's resources on telehealth during the time of COVID-19.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/female-physicians-more-likely-adopt-telehealth to view the full article online.

 
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A variety of treatment options are available for problems such as calluses and aching heels.

Visit https://www.consumerreports.org/pain/how-to-fix-foot-pain/ to view the full article online.

 

Tips for summer foot care include using sunscreen on exposed feet and choosing the proper footwear.

 

Editor’s note: All Toes on Deck! Print copies of APMA’s colorful Summer Foot-Care info page for your practice. Download the flyer directly here.

Visit https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/marketplace/poolside-lakeside-or-campsite-happy-healthy-feet-begin-here/ to view the full article online.

 
A number of options are available for house shoes that provide adequate heel and arch support.

Visit https://www.shape.com/fitness/clothes/shoes/best-house-slippers-for-women to view the full article online.

 
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A new study found that increased training led to a decrease in electronic health record use among physician residents at a hospital in New York.

Visit https://ehrintelligence.com/news/ehr-training-experience-leads-to-decreased-ehr-use-for-residents to view the full article online.

 
A large number of health-care consumers who responded to a recent poll indicated that they experienced a high level of difficulty in access patient care.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/half-consumers-avoid-seeking-care-because-its-too-difficult to view the full article online.

 
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