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A number of metrics can help physicians get a better handle on the financial health of their practice.

 

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

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-the-pandemic-has-affected-the-waiting-room-experience-for-physician-practices to view the full article online.

 

Among the issued Congress addressed was having Medicare fund new residency positions with the goal of mitigating the physician shortage.

 

Editor's note: Check out APMA's significant advocacy victories in 2020 and how they impact you at www.apma.org/victories

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/01/28/960549211/beyond-covid-19-4-other-key-health-issues-congress-recently-addressed to view the full article online.

 
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According to a new report, physician revenue decreased sharply from 2019 to 2020.

 

Editor's note: APMA provides information on COVID-19-related financial assistance for practices.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/kaufman-hall-physician-revenue-down-4-5-2020-as-covid-19-slams-practices to view the full article online.

 

So far, physician practices have not had a major role in vaccine distribution, according to a new survey.

 

Editor's note: APMA advocates for podiatrists in plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/docs-call-for-medical-groups-to-be-included-covid-19-vaccine-distribution to view the full article online.

 
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A new report details the ways in which the pandemic has affected rates of physician burnout.

 

Editor's note: visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for resources on clinical well-being and burnout.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physician-happiness-plunges-new-healthcare-burnout-report to view the full article online.

 
Employing effective coping strategies can have a positive effect on stress reduction.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/here-s-how-doctors-can-conquer-work-related-stress/NmsTplvI8A99pOYEPN4Gg to view the full article online.

 
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Ill-fitting running shoes can take a toll on feet in the form of blisters and other problems.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/running-shoe-width/ to view the full article online.

 

A number of treatments are available to treat the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in the feet.

 

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

Visit https://www.verywellhealth.com/psoriatic-arthritis-feet-5097409 to view the full article online.

 
Determining where pain is occurring in the foot can help to identify the cause.

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

 
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President Biden has announced the goal of delivering 200 million doses of vaccine against COVID-19 by the end of summer 2021.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/biden-ramps-vaccine-distribution-200-million-doses-end-summer to view the full article online.

 
Resolving disputes with a practice partner effectively can help to reduce any potential negative effects on daily operations.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/working-through-physician-partnership-issues to view the full article online.

 
Social determinants of health can help to supplement clinical information about patients and result in better outcomes.

 

Editor’s Note: Take advantage of APMA’s Health IT resources, exclusively for members.

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/minding-data-gap-social-determinants-health to view the full article online.

 
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