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The long-term effectiveness of telehealth could depend on new approaches regarding reimbursement and the sharing of information.

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.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20210503.31973 to view the full article online.

COVID-19 Recovery Requires Staffing Stability, Patient Engagement

Restoring patient volume to pre-pandemic levels is likely to require more than one strategy.

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/covid19 for all the resources you need to keep your practice thriving through the pandemic and beyond.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/covid-19-recovery-requires-staffing-stability-patient-engagement to view the full article online.

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What Patients are Reading

The Sneaker Trend Podiatrists Are Loving Right Now

Some experts are hailing a recent trend in favor of supportive footwear.

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sneaker-trend-podiatrists-love_l_6090ccede4b05af50dc70a73 to view the full article online.

Five Tips for Dealing with Painful Ingrown Toenails

Properly trimming toenails is among the tips for avoid ingrown toenails.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s pedicure tips and information on ingrown toenails with your patients.

Visit https://www.dancemagazine.com/ingrown-toenail-2652716549.html to view the full article online.

Learn How to Care for Your Feet

Regular foot cleaning and seeing a podiatrist early on when a problem arises can help keep feet healthy.

Visit https://www.insidehook.com/article/health-and-fitness/care-clean-feet-men to view the full article online.

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Demand Is High for Health-Care Workers While Labor Numbers Stagnate

Employment figures for health-care remain sharply lower than they were early last year according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/demand-high-healthcare-workers-while-labor-numbers-stagnate to view the full article online.

HHS Restores Anti-Bias Protections for LGBTQ Individuals After Landmark SCOTUS Ruling

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the reinstatement of prohibitions against discrimination related to gender identity or sexual orientation.

Editor's note: Read an update on APMA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force initiative.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/hhs-restores-anti-bias-protections-for-lgbtq-individuals-after-landmark-scotus-ruling to view the full article online.

Five Questions to Ask Before Considering a Merger

Before entering into a merger, it's important to examine the motivation for doing so as well as all potential options.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/five-questions-to-ask-before-considering-a-merger to view the full article online.

Physicians Will Be Tapped to Get Vaccine Hesitant Off the Fence

Physicians are a key part of the plan for overcoming hesitancy in those who still have not received a COVID-19 vaccination.

Editor’s note: APMA, the CDC, and CMS provide COVID-19 vaccination guidance.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/physicians-will-be-tapped-to-get-vaccine-hesitant-off-the-fence.html to view the full article online.

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