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A new analysis suggests that the pandemic could lead to long-term changes in the health-care system, including a greater emphasis on preventive care and telehealth.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/pandemic-habits-could-cause-us-health-spending-to-decelerate-over-2-decades/594682/ to view the full article online.

 
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, January represented the first month of job losses in health-care since April 2020.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-employment-falls-first-time-last-april to view the full article online.

 
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Tips for better emphasizing well-being in a health-care organization include viewing well-being initiatives not as expenses but as investments.

 

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

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/it-s-ok-not-be-ok-building-well-being-your-health-care-culture to view the full article online.

 

Better involving physicians could improve the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines nationwide, some experts say.

 

Editor's note: APMA continues to advocate that DPMs be included in the first group (of health-care workers) prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the Vaccine Resources tab of APMA's COVID-19 resource page for more information. 

Visit https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/doctors-cry-foul-over-being-left-out-of-covid-19-vaccine-push to view the full article online.

 
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Helpful stress-reduction habits include spending time outdoors, journaling, and yoga.

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Proper preparation and foot care can help to reduce the likelihood of stinky shoes.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information on sweaty feet and its symptoms with your patients. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/shoes-that-stink/ to view the full article online.

 
Not wearing shoes while working from home can increase the risk of certain foot problems.

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Runners can face a variety of foot problems, including Morton's neuroma and plantar fasciitis.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet and much more.  

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a35012941/foot-injuries-runners/ to view the full article online.

 
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A number of resources are available for physicians seeking advice from peers on a range of topics, if one knows where to look.

 

Editor’s note: Make a change this New Year with the help of the APMA Career Center. APMA’s Young Physicians’ Transition Series is also a valuable member benefit that provides resources for each stage in a young physician’s career. 

Visit https://www.hcplive.com/view/how-physicians-can-get-career-help to view the full article online.

 
Communicating effectively with patients leads to a wide range of benefits for patients and practices alike, and improving one's communication skills doesn't have to be difficult.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/nine-ways-to-improve-your-patient-communications to view the full article online.

 

Some health care workers who have declined to take a COVID-19 vaccine say they're waiting to see what long-term effects the vaccines might have.

 

Editor's note: Visit the Vaccine Resources tab of APMA's COVID-19 resource page for more information. 

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/02/05/962835966/some-health-workers-say-theyre-not-refusing-the-vaccine-they-just-need-some-time to view the full article online.

 

Tips for incorporating telehealth into one's practice include making patients aware of all available services and focusing on usability.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources, including ACO info, EHR advice, and much more. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/making-the-switch-from-physical-to-hybrid-care to view the full article online.

 
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