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APMA wishes all our members and partners a happy and healthy holiday season. Please note that APMA will be closed December 24–January 1. The next issue of News Brief will be sent on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=653749&issueID=66772 to view the full article online.

 
The Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the relief payments through January.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/70000-providers-get-245-billion-cover-lost-revenue-and-expenses to view the full article online.

 

Making mental health support more accessible is among the ways organizations can help to improve physician well-being.

 

Editor's note: APMA has physician well-being resources at www.apma.org.wellbeing. Here are numerous additional mental health resources to assist patients, physicians, and veterans during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/4-ways-support-physicians-during-covid-19-and-beyond to view the full article online.

 
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Early recipients of the vaccine can help in reassuring those who are undecided about getting vaccinated.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/providers-urged-to-champion-coronavirus-vaccines-as-they-get-first-jabs/592258/ to view the full article online.

 

Planning tips for the end of the year include making sure your emergency fund is sufficient and making charitable donations.

 

Editor’s note: Want to start your own Practice? Get started at the APMA Career Center, and check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/year-end-planning-checklist to view the full article online.

 
Upgrading security technology and making sure staff are educated on safe practices are among the tips for improving a practice's cybersecurity efforts.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/3-steps-to-protect-your-practice-from-ransomware to view the full article online.

 
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Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/how-to-clip-toenails/ to view the full article online.

 

Morton's neuroma and peripheral neuropathy are among the potential causes of nerve pain the feet.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s easy to read, concise Foot Health Conditions information page is a resource to share with your patients. 

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information page on neuromas with your patients. 

Visit https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/nerve-pain-in-foot to view the full article online.

 
New research suggests that those who own a god with diabetes may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20201218/type-2-diabetes-risk-may-be-higher-for-owners-of-dogs-with-diabetes to view the full article online.

 
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The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights has released a report on HIPAA audits conducted in 2016 and 2017.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/providers-stumble-in-efforts-to-avoid-hipaa-breaches-ocr/592437/ to view the full article online.

 
Preparing physicians for leadership roles now can help hospitals be better prepared in the future.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/industry-voices-engage-physician-leaders-now-to-ensure-hospitals-can-face-future-crises to view the full article online.

 
An increased focus on cybersecurity and advances in EHR technology are among the predicted trends for next year.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/10-emerging-trends-in-health-it-for-2021.html to view the full article online.

 
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