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According to a new study, the main reason patients deferred care during the pandemic was concern for personal safety.

 

Editor's Note: Members are encouraged to participate in MGMA’s 2021 Provider Compensation and Production Survey.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/new-mgma-humana-report-highlights-impact-care-deferred-due-to-covid-19 to view the full article online.

 

A new study has found positive effects for capsaicin 8% patches in treating diabetic peripheral nerve pain.

 

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

Visit https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/topics/diabetes/capsaicin-safe-effective-for-diabetic-peripheral-nerve-pain-therapy/ to view the full article online.

 
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Telehealth, cybersecurity and supply chain problems are among the areas physicians should focus on in order to remain current.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/here-s-how-doctors-can-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-in-2021/17eMaVXiP0PerMPKXo00JH to view the full article online.

 
Even during difficult times, effective marketing can be important for physician practices, both in terms of retaining existing patients and attracting new ones.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/8-budget-friendly-ways-to-market-your-practice-during-covid-19 to view the full article online.

 
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Suspending elective procedures during the early months of the pandemic cost U.S. hospitals more than $20 billion, according to a new article.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospitals-lost-20b-by-pausing-electives-last-year/594087/ to view the full article online.

 
Alaska and New Hampshire topped the list of best-paying states for physicians, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/5-best-paying-cities-states-for-physicians.html to view the full article online.

 
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Properly assessing the amount of wear on one's shoes can be a good way of determining whether the shoes should be replaced.

Visit https://footwearnews.com/feature/when-to-throw-out-old-shoes-1203101025/ to view the full article online.

 
Good arch support and shock absorption are among the things to look for in an effective walking shoe.

Visit https://www.health.com/style/comfortable-walking-shoes to view the full article online.

 

Research has found a number of anatomical differences between men's and women's feet.

 

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

Visit https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-running-shoes-for-men to view the full article online.

 
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Having unclear goals and not acting as a team are among the common reasons that health-care information technology projects don't succeed.

 

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.physicianspractice.com/view/why-healthcare-it-projects-fail to view the full article online.

 

Telehealth claim lines increased sharply from November 2019 to November 2020, according to new data.

 

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

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/telehealth-claim-lines-up-nearly-3-000-3-things-to-know.html to view the full article online.

 
According to a new survey, a significant percentage of patients want payment plan options from their health-care providers.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/innovation-needed-patient-payment-experience to view the full article online.

 
Formally training staff on cybersecurity practices is an important first step in making one's practice less vulnerable.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/are-you-making-your-practice-vulnerable-to-hackers- to view the full article online.

 
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