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A final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requires Medicare Part D plans to adopt an electronic prior authorization standard.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-names-e-prescribing-standard-prior-authorization-expedite-patient-access-medications to view the full article online.

 
New data reveals a sharp increase in cyberattacks against health-care organizations both in the United States and overseas.

 

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.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-cyberattacks-coronavirus-ransomware-ryuk-check-point/592835/ to view the full article online.

 
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A majority of private practice physicians reported that they're satisfied with the success level of their practice.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-physicians-private-practice-think-about-their-job to view the full article online.

 
While some conflict may be inevitable from time to time, there are ways to make sure it doesn't get out of control.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/five-ways-to-better-manage-workplace-conflict to view the full article online.

 
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Prior authorizations can contribute to longer wait times, among other problems.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/prior-authorizations-negatively-affect-care to view the full article online.

 

According to a new study, older patients were less likely to participate in telehealth.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s telehealth/telemedicine resource page for details on how this rapidly rising patient care method applies to you and your practice. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/significant-disparities-found-telehealth-use-especially-among-older-patients to view the full article online.

 
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When choosing footwear, it's important to keep one's foot type in mind.

 

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

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/best-podiatrist-approved-shoes/ to view the full article online.

 
A number of signs can alert you to when a pair of shoes needs to be replaced.

Visit https://www.cnet.com/health/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-workout-shoes-and-when-to-replace-them/ to view the full article online.

 

Tight shoes can be one cause of blisters on the feet.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Winter Foot Care Tips with your patients. 

Visit https://www.allure.com/story/prevent-treat-blisters-tips to view the full article online.

 
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About one-sixth of the female physicians who responded to the survey indicated they had been sexually harassed on social media.

 

Editor’s note: Learn how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and check out sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and more. 

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20210104/nearly-1-in-4-physicians-report-personal-attacks-on-social-media-small-survey-shows to view the full article online.

 
In the year prior to the emergence of COVID-19, independent medical groups reported profits.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/independent-medical-groups-increased-profit-per-provider-in-2019 to view the full article online.

 

Increased interoperability can lead to a number of benefits for doctors and patients.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/covid19 for all your pandemic-related resources.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/striving-for-interoperability-during-the-pandemic to view the full article online.

 

Reducing physician burnout requires organizational commitment, according to a new paper.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for resources to care for yourself.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/6-practices-support-organizational-resiliency-and-physician to view the full article online.

 
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