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With an increase in vaccine supplies expected soon, the need has grown for qualified vaccinators.

 

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://khn.org/news/article/calling-all-vaccinators-closing-the-next-gap-in-covid-supply-and-demand/ to view the full article online.

 
New documents from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration indicate a high degree of effectiveness for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against severe cases of COVID-19.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/coronavirus-johnson-johnson-vaccine-shows-high-effectiveness to view the full article online.

 
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Addressing physician burnout effectively requires a system-based approach, some experts say.

 

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/why-focusing-burnout-efforts-individual-doctors-misses-boat to view the full article online.

 

At his Senate confirmation hearing, HHS secretary nominee Xavier Becerra indicated a commitment to advancing policies that would expand telehealth access.

 

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.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/hhs-secretary-nominee-pledges-support-for-permanent-telemedicine-expansion-4-details.html to view the full article online.

 
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Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/is-it-time-to-redefine-the-physician-lifestyle/ to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading

Changes to the color or texture of one's toenails could signify a problem.

 

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.livestrong.com/article/13731680-why-do-toenails-smell-bad/ to view the full article online.

 

Stability, support and traction are things to look for in good-quality winter boots.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Tips on Choosing Boots with your patients. 

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/footwear/best-snow-boots-shoes-n1258631 to view the full article online.

 
Ankle pain that coincides with activity could be a sign of peroneal tendonitis.

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a35563311/peroneal-tendonitis/ to view the full article online.

 
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A recent survey of physicians found that a majority believed that telehealth had a positive effect on patient outcomes.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/telehealth-research-key-resources-research-findings to view the full article online.

 
New research reveals a continuing increase in health-care data breaches and in the cost of those breaches.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/6-must-know-facts-about-cybersecurity to view the full article online.

 

Effective succession planning requires open communication and a formal process.

 

Create and post a CV; review practice survey results; and get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/family-member-practice-succession to view the full article online.

 
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