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National News

Senate to Vote This Week on Medicare Sequester Cuts Moratorium

The Senate is expected to vote this week on extending through the end of the year the moratorium on a 2 percent Medicare sequester cut that was due to take effect on March 31.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/senate-vote-week-medicare-sequester-cuts-moratorium to view the full article online.

FCC Issues Guidelines for New Round of a $250 million COVID-19 Telehealth Program

The acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission has circulated a report and order regarding the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.

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.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/fcc-issues-guidelines-new-round-250-million-covid-19-telehealth-program to view the full article online.

Biden Administration Extends Federal Special Enrollment Period

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that the Healthcare.gov special enrollment period will be extended through August 15.

Editor’s note: APMA members can find all COVID-19 CMS-related news here.

Visit https://healthpayerintelligence.com/news/biden-administration-extends-federal-special-enrollment-period to view the full article online.

2021's Top Challenges Facing Physicians

The top challenges reported by physicians in a recent study included administrative burdens and physician burnout.

Visit https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/2021-s-top-challenges-facing-physicians to view the full article online.

What Patients are Reading

Reasons to See a Podiatrist

There are many reasons to see a podiatrist, including beginning a new fitness routine or seeking help with an existing foot condition.

Editor’s note: APMA provides a page aimed at the public explaining podiatry. Visit “What is a Podiatrist?” on APMA.org and share widely.

Visit https://ventsmagazine.com/2021/03/22/reasons-to-see-a-podiatrist/ to view the full article online.

How to Get Rid of Dead Skin on Feet

Moisturizing and properly exfoliating feet can help to reduce the buildup of dead skin.

Visit https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-how-to-get-rid-of-dead-skin-on-feet-20210321-7wui3frphredho3m5ea6i3ygmq-story.html to view the full article online.

8 Spring Shoes for People with Psoriatic Arthritis

Choosing appropriate footwear is important for those with psoriatic arthritis, as the wrong shoes can exacerbate problems such as heel pain.

Visit https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/spring-shoes-for-psoriatic-arthritis to view the full article online.

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Timing Your Exit from Your Practice

Effective planning well ahead of time can help to make for a smooth transition.

Editor’s note: Get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/timing-your-exit-from-your-medical-practice to view the full article online.

Telehealth Use Up 50-Fold for Privately Insured Patients in First Months of Pandemic

According to new data, in-person outpatient visits dropped significantly from 2019 to 2020, while telehealth use rose during the same time period.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/telehealth/telehealth-use-50-fold-privately-insured-patients-first-months-pandemic to view the full article online.

The Ten Best States for Doctors in 2021

Montana and Minnesota topped the list of best states in which to practice, according to a new analysis.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-10-best-states-for-doctors-in-2021 to view the full article online.

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