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In a Drug Safety Communication released in July 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends health-care professionals discuss naloxone with all patients when prescribing opioid pain relievers or medications to treat opioid use disorder. According to the FDA, health-care professionals should discuss the availability of naloxone, and consider prescribing it to patients who are at increased risk of opioid overdose. Information on naloxone and information specifically for health-care professionals can be found on the FDA’s website. Also be sure to visit APMA's Opioid Use and Abuse Prevention Page.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=636502&issueID=66758 to view the full article online.

 

Telehealth will account for one-fifth of U.S. health-care visits this year, according to a new report.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/telehealth-expected-drive-29-billion-healthcare-services-2020 to view the full article online.

 

A new report indicates that almost 25% of physicians in the U.S. experienced a significant decrease in pay.

 

Editor's note: APMA has teamed up with Bankers Healthcare Group to offer mem​bers cash flow without the hassle Learn more about financial assistance for practices during COVID-19.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/survey-majority-u-s-physicians-report-pay-cuts-due-to-covid to view the full article online.

 
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Based on a number of factors, including salary and the cost of malpractice premiums, Mississippi topped the list of physician-friendly states, followed by Alaska and Idaho.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-10-best-states-for-physicians-in-2020 to view the full article online.

 
Letting patients know about the steps you've taken to keep them safe during an in-person visit is one key to improving volume.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-effectively-communicate-to-get-patients-back-to-the-office to view the full article online.

 
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Recognizing the symptoms of burnout is the first step toward better self-care.

 

Editor's note: visit www.apma.org/wellbeing​ for many resources to help you cope with burnout. See APMA's infographic on the symptoms of physician burnout.

Visit https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/physician-burnout-and-self-care to view the full article online.

 
A new study finds that a majority of health-care organizations don't have effective ways determining whether staff training is having an impact.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/nearly-60-healthcare-organizations-lack-well-developed-methods-evaluate-training to view the full article online.

 
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Choosing the proper footwear in the right size can help reduce the likelihood of blisters.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/how-stop-blisters-forming/ to view the full article online.

 

Different types of feet can require different types of footwear.

 

Editor's note: Tell your patients about APMA's list of athletic shoes given the APMA Seal of Acceptance.

Visit https://www.cnet.com/health/the-best-walking-shoes-for-men-in-2020/ to view the full article online.

 
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While the pandemic has presented challenges to independent practices, a number of opportunities exist as well.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-physicians-can-stay-independent to view the full article online.

 
Even before the current pandemic, the rate of uninsured Americans had started to rise, according to recent data. 

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/uninsured-rate-rose-to-92-in-us-last-year-pre-covid-19-recession/585316/ to view the full article online.

 
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