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While trust waned for some, a majority of physicians who responded to a recent survey reporting trusting the leaders of their health-care organization.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/what-600-physicians-said-about-trust-in-healthcare-organization-leadership-during-pandemic.html to view the full article online.

 
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure has won Senate confirmation to be the next administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/senate-confirms-chiquita-brooks-lasure-as-head-of-cms/600302/ to view the full article online.

 
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An understanding of goodwill and how it is calculated and negotiated can prove helpful when entering into the sale of a practice.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/goodwill-how-it-factors-into-a-medical-practice-sale to view the full article online.

 
New research suggests that patients are interested in increased communication with their physician, especially digitally.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/reasons-why-patients-avoid-the-doctor to view the full article online.

 
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Proper nail-clipping technique as well as avoiding tight shoes can help reduce the risk of an ingrown toenail.

 

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

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

 
Possible causes of sweaty feet include wearing shoes that don't breathe and not staying properly hydrated.

Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13764531-sweaty-feet-causes-treatment/ to view the full article online.

 
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Shoes with adequate arch support and stability can help to reduce foot pain in those dealing with plantar fasciitis.

 

Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients. 

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A number of factors can play a role in how valuable telehealth can be for an individual practice.

 

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.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/how-evaluate-telehealth-s-true-impact-your-physician-practice to view the full article online.

 

Social media can be one avenue for helping practices rebound financially post-pandemic.

 

Editor’s note: How to get your practice online and cultivate content, social media tips, and more.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/05/21/why-social-media-can-help-save-small-healthcare-practices/ to view the full article online.

 
According to a recent survey, nearly 20 percent of patients have not visited a physician in at least five years.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/reasons-why-patients-avoid-the-doctor to view the full article online.

 
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