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The Senate has passed a bill to extend the moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester cuts.

 

Editor's note: In anticipation of possible congressional action to extend the 2-percent sequester reduction suspension, CMS instructed MACs to hold claims with dates of service on or after April 1.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/senate-passes-bill-extending-medicare-sequester-cut-pause/597418/ to view the full article online.

 

A new report has found a recent increase in the cost of medical liability insurance premiums.

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources for members. 

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/medical-liability-insurance-premiums-rising-after-stable-decade-ama-report/597563/ to view the full article online.

 
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In a new report, the World Health Organization has issued a warning about the potential effects a new surge in COVID-19 cases could have on health-care workers' mental health.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Our Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing can help. Visit www.apma.org/COVID19 for resources to help you keep your practice running smoothly through the pandemic.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/covid-19-surges-threaten-healthcare-workers-mental-health-who-warns.html to view the full article online.

 
Creating a welcoming environment for Asian-American patients is one way physician practices can combat racism.

Visit https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2102656 to view the full article online.

 
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Increasing standardization and decreasing redundancy are among the tips for reducing cognitive workload.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/4-approaches-cut-physicians-mental-workload-and-burnout to view the full article online.

 
Potential measures of front desk staff performance include a percentage of up-front collections and number of patient complaints.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/measurable-metrics-too-review-medical-practice-staff?page=2 to view the full article online.

 
Given the decrease in flu deaths this season, some experts argue in favor of increased mask use even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/03/30/981303287/should-masking-last-beyond-the-pandemic-flu-and-colds-are-down-spurring-a-debate to view the full article online.

 

A majority of physicians who responded to a recent survey indicated that their use of personal protective equipment and telehealth will increase after the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels.

 

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.medicaleconomics.com/view/medical-practices-to-continue-using-ppe-and-telehealth-after-pandemic-survey to view the full article online.

 

Duties to consider delegating to a practice administrator include overseeing billing and managing staff.

 

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/duties-to-give-to-your-medical-practice-administrator to view the full article online.

 
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