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Members have asked APMA about mask requirements and face coverings in podiatric offices in light of recent CDC guidance for those fully vaccinated. 

Visit https://www.apma.org/Advocacy/content.cfm?ItemNumber=43484 to view the full article online.

 

The pandemic has led many physicians to reassess their level of financial preparedness, according to the results of a new survey.

 


Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/covid-19-pandemic-has-been-a-physician-financial-wakeup-call to view the full article online.

 
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A new final rule from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology expands patient access to their electronic health information.

 

 Editor's note: APMA provides HIPAA and meaningful use risk analysis resources for members at APMA.org.  

Visit https://khn.org/news/article/electronic-health-records-doctors-must-provide-patients-data-online-on-demand-opennotes/ to view the full article online.

 
New legislation is intended to ease provider administrative burdens related to prior authorization.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/house-bill-mandates-ma-plans-adopt-electronic-prior-authorization-among-other-reforms to view the full article online.

 
Taking some time before committing to one practice setting can help physicians make the best choice for them, some experts say.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/physician-practice-why-it-s-not-one-size-fits-all to view the full article online.

 
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Wearing supportive footwear in the home and using anti-fatigue mats are among the tips for making homes feet-friendly.

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From fungal infections to bunions and heel pain, the wide range of potential foot problems requires a range of treatment options as well.

 

Editor’s note: Your APMA Coding Committee has created a flowchart to help members choose appropriate coding when performing routine (at-risk) foot care. 

Visit https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/health-advice/a36449344/foot-care/ to view the full article online.

 
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Among the important considerations for a physician's financial plan are one's student loan debt burden, and different types of insurance.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/five-things-physicians-should-consider-when-creating-their-financial-plan to view the full article online.

 

A new study has found that male physicians are more likely than female physicians to report professional benefits resulting from social media use.

 

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

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/compared-to-men-women-physicians-report-fewer-professional-opportunities-from-online to view the full article online.

 

Results of a new survey indicate that the percentage of physicians who work in physician-owned practices has dropped since 2018.

 

Editor's note: See APMA's practice management and reimbursement resources exclusively for members.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/shifts-away-smaller-and-private-practices-pick-speed to view the full article online.

 
Establishing a clear plan is an important prerequisite for reaching personal and professional goals.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-best-ways-to-take-charge to view the full article online.

 
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