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Some experts expect the physician shortage become more severe over the next 10 years as more physicians near retirement age.

 

Editor's note: No one is better suited to talk about the benefits of a career in podiatry than current podiatrists. Do your part for student recruitment: Join the Mentor Network! It's quick and easy. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/covid-19-recovery-hampered-mounting-physician-shortages-aamc-finds to view the full article online.

 
Due diligence is a vital part of the process when considering a practice merger or acquisition.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/the-due-diligence-of-contracts to view the full article online.

 
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A new report details the extent to which health-care organizations are under threat from ransomware attacks and how many have chosen to respond.

 

Editor’s Note: See APMA’s EHR Decision Guide for DPMs on APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cybersecurity/1-in-3-healthcare-orgs-hit-by-ransomware-pay-hackers-report-finds.html to view the full article online.

 

There are a number of important questions to consider when deciding whether to refinance medical student loans.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has student loan repayment resources for members. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/6-things-to-consider-before-refinancing-your-medical-student-loans to view the full article online.

 
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Choosing appropriate shoes that fit well is particularly important for older people.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s Falls Prevention resources and share our Balance-Boosting Footwear Tips with your senior patients. 

Visit https://www.consumerreports.org/health-wellness/how-your-shoes-should-fit-a4426938353/ to view the full article online.

 
Regularly checking one's feet and making lifestyle changes such as losing weight are among the tips for keeping feet healthy.

Visit https://macombdaily.com/2021/06/22/take-these-4-steps-for-happier-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
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Good arch support is an important thing to look for when shoe-shopping for flat feet.

 

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

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/summer-shoes-flat-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
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Taking steps to streamline data entry can help to reduce administrative burdens on physicians.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/technology-both-burden-and-benefit-physicians to view the full article online.

 
Getting a handle on effective digital marketing techniques can give physician practices a leg up in reaching potential patients.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/digital-marketing-traditional-healthcare-marketing to view the full article online.

 

According to a new survey, more patients have faith in the quality of telehealth care now than they did before the pandemic.

 

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/pandemic-made-patients-believers-in-telehealth to view the full article online.

 

According to a new report, health-care employment continued to increase in May.

 

Editor’s note: Create and post a CV; review practice survey results; and get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center.  

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/us-healthcare-employment-picks-up-5-things-to-know.html to view the full article online.

 
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