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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has resumed conducting program integrity audits. Editor's note: APMA reported on the FFS audits resuming August 3. Providers selected for review should discuss with their contractor any COVID-19-related hardships they are experiencing that could affect audit response timeliness. Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/cms-quietly-resumes-practice-audits to view the full article online. |
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The Rural Telehealth Initiative is intended to reduce obstacles to telehealth access among patients in rural areas. Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's resources on telehealth during the COVID-19 health crisis. Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hhs-partners-fcc-usda-rural-telehealth-initiative to view the full article online. |
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A new survey from the CDC found that those between 45 and 64 were more likely to report reduced access to care as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/4-in-10-say-covid-19-reduced-their-access-to-care-cdc-survey-shows/584302/ to view the full article online. |
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Support from professional colleagues can help improve physician well-being. Editor's note: Need relief during the COVID-19 crisis? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for new resources to help you in managing physician burnout during this troubling time. Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/amid-covid-19-strain-physicians-5-steps-build-peer-support to view the full article online. |
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Whether to join a private or a corporate practice is among the decisions beginning physicians must consider. Editor’s note: The Young Physician Transition Series has a guide to help third-year-residents transition to practice. Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/3-financial-questions-early-career-physicians-must-answer to view the full article online. |
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A number of factors are important to consider in a newly reopened practice.
Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/managing-new-practice-risks-in-the-covid-19-world to view the full article online. |
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Wearing appropriate footwear at home is a good idea for some types of workers to reduce the chance of foot problems.
Visit https://www.abc.net.au/life/foot-health-when-working-from-home/12605104 to view the full article online. |
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Seeing a podiatrist is an important first step when deal with toe pain that wakes one up at night.
Visit https://startsat60.com/retirement-guide/managing-health-issues/painful-toes-dr-frances-henshaw to view the full article online. |
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Foot injuries can be more common in warm weather months as people participate in outdoor activities either barefoot or in open-toed shoes.
Visit https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/texarkana-news/warmer-weather-increases-doctor-visits-due-to-bare-feet-injuries/ to view the full article online. |
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Among the tips for physician self-care are addressing one's physical health and setting life goals. Editor's note: visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for resources on how to care for yourself during the pandemic. Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/five-self-care-tips-for-physicians-in-the-covid-era to view the full article online. |
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Despite the increasing prevalence of telehealth, in-person exams remain an important part of physician practice. Editor's note: Don't miss APMA's sample letters and other resources on how to communicate with patients when reopening your practice amid COVID-19. Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/physician-viewpoint-the-value-of-a-physical-exam-in-a-socially-distant-world.html to view the full article online. |