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The use of artificial intelligence has the potential to reduce some of the administrative burdens physicians face.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/ai-can-help-make-physicians-lives-easier to view the full article online.

 

Involving physicians in an organization's well-being program can be beneficial for physicians seeking help. 

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Our Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing can help.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/new-option-doctors-stressed-out-covid-19-physician-coach to view the full article online.

 
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New reports suggest that many of those who delayed care because of the pandemic had at least one chronic condition.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/one-third-of-us-adults-postponed-care-during-pandemic-reports/595102/ to view the full article online.

 
Having an up-to-date plan in place can help physician practices better cope with natural disasters such as the one currently affecting Texas.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/emergency-preparedness-strategies-physicians to view the full article online.

 
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Tips for improving telehealth initiatives include providing additional training and thinking about how telehealth fits into one's overall approach to care delivery.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/telehealth/3-actions-health-systems-should-take-now-bolster-telehealth to view the full article online.

 

Being honest with oneself about one's mental state and setting aside time for stress-reducing activities are among the ways physicians can address burnout.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for resources to help you combat physician burnout.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-physicians-can-address-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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Choosing the right footwear can help reduce the risk of developing 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.menshealth.com/fitness/a35490592/best-running-shoes-plantar-fasciitis/ to view the full article online.

 

Pain at the top of the foot can be caused by a number of conditions, including arthritis and stress fractures.

 

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

Visit https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/pregnancyparenting/why-does-the-top-of-my-foot-hurt/ar-BB1dLb5z?li=BBnb7Kz to view the full article online.

 

For those with diabetes, paying attention to changes in one's feet can help to catch potential problems early.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/diabetes for APMA's previous public education campaign, "Keep Your Appointment, Keep Your Feet." 

Visit https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/diabetic-feet#blood-sugar-and-the-feet to view the full article online.

 
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Having an up-to-date plan in place can help physician practices better cope with natural disasters such as the one currently affecting Texas.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/emergency-preparedness-strategies-physicians to view the full article online.

 

While the pandemic has taken a financial toll on many practices, opportunities exist for those willing to adapt.

 


Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/mgma-cfo-analyzes-financial-impact-covid-19-physician-practices to view the full article online.

 
Sleep deprivation, already a concern for physicians prior to the pandemic, has only become more widespread in the past year, according to a literature review.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/this-side-effect-of-the-pandemic-is-harming-doctors-most/2pHeo9uAuXizAkkHJdBKNE to view the full article online.

 
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