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Different types of patients may respond to different types of encouragement to re-connect with their health-care provider.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/patients-may-require-different-types-of-post-pandemic-reassurances-before-seeking-care to view the full article online.

 

Telehealth risks include data security, privacy protection, and misdiagnosis.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/how-healthcare-providers-can-mitigate-3-telehealth-risks to view the full article online.

 
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Efforts continue to improve the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/payment-delivery-models/mips-relief-reform-and-research-play-make-program to view the full article online.

 

It's important for physicians to address their own mental well-being as the nation approaches a post-pandemic future.

 

Editor's note: APMA has Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/physician-wellness-after-covid-19-steps-to-getting-back-to-normalcy to view the full article online.

 
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Toe separators can help to increase toe flexibility and benefit people with a number of foot conditions.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s easy-to-read, concise Foot Health Conditions information page is a resource to share with your patients. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/podiatrist-recommended-toe-separators/ to view the full article online.

 

Taking the size and shape of one's feet into consideration can help in choosing the right walking shoe.

 

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. 

Visit https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7906053/best-walking-shoes-for-women/ to view the full article online.

 
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For chronic pain in the feet, it's important to see a podiatrist.

 

Editor’s note: Visit “What is a Podiatrist?” and share widely. Also, check out the APMA Registry. The data collected can be used to demonstrate the value of care by a podiatrist. 

Visit https://www.clickorlando.com/sponsored/2021/06/02/5-common-foot-problems-and-what-to-do-about-them/ to view the full article online.

 
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New data shows decreases in telehealth claims since January.

 

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

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/study-as-vaccinations-increase-telehealth-claims-decrease.html to view the full article online.

 
A new study found some commonalities among physician practices with a low incidence of burnout.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/study-sheds-light-fighting-burnout-at-organizational-level to view the full article online.

 
Physician compensation remained relatively stable in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to a new report.

 

Editor's note: APMA provides financial resources to help members thrive during the COVID-19 public health crisis and beyond. Be sure to take advantage of the many practice management and reimbursement resources, exclusively for members, as well.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physician-compensation-remained-modest-steady-throughout-pandemic-new-mgma-report-finds to view the full article online.

 
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