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While the financial outlook for health-care has improved, many sectors of the industry still are anticipated to have revenue declines.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/overall-outlook-2020-healthcare-revenues-improves-following-second-quarter-results to view the full article online.

 

The measures where health system-affiliated physicians particularly excelled were those involving heavy use of technology.

 

Editor's note: Register today for APMA's "MIPS White Glove COVID-19 Relief," webinar scheduled for September 15 at 8 p.m. EDT. Visit www.apma.org/careercenter/ for career and practice tools.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/doctors-affiliated-with-health-systems-have-much-higher-mips-scores-jama-s/584823/ to view the full article online.

 
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Finding digital solutions for tasks such as patient check-in can free up staff time.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/digitize-admin-tasks-to-reduce-staff-burdens to view the full article online.

 
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Due diligence is extremely important when assessing the legitimacy of tax plans.

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Telehealth's evolution likely will involve regulatory changes and technological improvements.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/telehealth-s-post-pandemic-future-where-do-we-go-here to view the full article online.

 
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Early treatment of diabetic foot ulcers can reduce the likelihood of negative outcomes.

 

Editor's note: Studies prove care by a podiatrist helps prevent diabetes complications and saves health-care outcomes and spending.

Visit https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200907/erika-kube--donrsquot-ignore-diabetic-foot-ulcers to view the full article online.

 
Going without adequate footwear for long periods can make foot problems more likely down the road.

Visit https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/renew-houston/fitness/article/Flintstone-Feet-How-coronavirus-lockdown-15551231.php to view the full article online.

 
While it's good to resume an exercise routine, starting slowly can help to reduce the risk of injuries.

Visit https://scnow.com/news/health/get-back-out-there-but-don-t-overdo-it/article_1ffee248-eee0-11ea-92d3-33538e2c2df2.html to view the full article online.

 
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Tips for improving staff performance include having a clear mission and establishing measurable expectations.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/5-ways-to-improve-your-staff to view the full article online.

 
The streamlined tool brings together data from existing compare tools and is intended to be more mobile-friendly.

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