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Top Ways to Improve Collection of Patient Financial Responsibility

Offering payment plans and online options are among the tips for improving collections.

Editor’s note: Check out sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and more. Also see resources on balance billing.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/top-ways-to-improve-collection-of-patient-financial-responsibility to view the full article online.

Optimizing Exam Room and Provider Time

Using exam room space efficiently can lead to a number of benefits for a physician practice.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/optimizing-exam-room-and-provider-time to view the full article online.

Top 4 Frustrations for Physician Moms Returning to Work

According to a recent study, the top frustrations physician mothers experience when returning to work following maternity leave include the challenge of securing child care and discrimination related to the length of their maternity leave.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-diversity/top-4-frustrations-physician-moms-returning-work to view the full article online.

Bigger Health Systems Aren't Doing a Better Job at Cybersecurity, Report Finds

A study involving a range of health-care organizations, including physician practices, found that larger organizations weren't always the most secure when it comes to cybersecurity.

Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation, and other issues.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/bigger-health-systems-aren-t-doing-a-better-job-at-cybersecurity-new-report-finds-here-s-why to view the full article online.

DERMACLOSE YOUR NEXT CASE

The DERMACLOSE Continuous External Tissue Expander device facilitates rapid tissue movement to reduce or reapproximate wounds. After the initial application has been completed the DERMACLOSE device does not require any additional tightening. Once the desired tissue expansion has occurred the device(s) can be removed and the wound can be closed with suture or staples.

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What Patients are Reading

A Podiatrist Ranks Top Five Shoes for Fall

Recommendations for fall shoes include footwear that provides stability and support.

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients.

Visit https://www.purewow.com/fashion/foot-friendly-fall-shoes to view the full article online.

Yes, There's a Reason Your Feet Are Always Cold

Persistently cold feet may be a sign of poor circulation.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s PAD information with your patients.

Visit https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/why-are-my-feet-always-cold-47806056 to view the full article online.

I Tried This Simple Test to Measure My Shoe Health and Promptly Ditched 3 Pairs

There are several simple ways to determine whether footwear should be replaced.

Visit https://www.whowhatwear.com/how-to-measure-shoe-health to view the full article online.

The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Billing

There are a number of factors to considering when a physician practice is deciding whether to outsource is billing.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-pros-and-cons-of-outsourcing-billing to view the full article online.

MIPS Study: Health System Clinicians Outperforming Independent Clinicians

Clinicians at health systems, who typically have access to more sophisticated technology, have performed better with regard to their MIPS performance score than other physicians, according to a recent study.

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/mips for up-to-date information related to the 2020 MIPS performance year.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/mips-study-health-system-clinicians-outperforming-independent-clinicians to view the full article online.

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