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While OSHA has extended the comment period for the emergency protection standard, it has not extended the deadline for compliance.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s resources on what to do if staff or a patient tests positive for COVID-19.  

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/osha-extends-comment-period-for-covid-19-emergency-protection-standard to view the full article online.

 
Three physicians discuss empathy in health-care in this MedPage podcast.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/podcasts/anamnesis/93496?xid=nl_secondopinion_2021-07-13&eun=g1362954d0r to view the full article online.

 
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Patient satisfaction with telehealth visits is comparable to that of in-person visits, according to a new study.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/patients-are-just-satisfied-virtual-visits-cleveland-clinic-study-finds to view the full article online.

 
The coronavirus pandemic has had an effect on what patients want from their health-care providers, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/cvs-study-shows-patients-want-choice-post-pandemic to view the full article online.

 
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Neuromas can form as a result of compression of nerves on the bottom of one's foot.


Editor’s note: Share APMA’s “What is a Neuroma?” info page with your patients and the general public.

Visit https://www.miamiherald.com/living/health-fitness/article252685523.html to view the full article online.

 

Among the health myths concerning feet are that heel pain automatically means plantar fasciitis.

 

Editor’s note: Share these tip sheets for blisters and heel pain with your patients. 

Visit https://www.healthcentral.com/article/top-health-myths-of-all-time to view the full article online.

 

Common walking mistakes include not using the right footwear and having improper form.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s past public education campaign materials on walking at www.apma.org/walking

Visit https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7909563/mistakes-when-walking-and-how-to-fix-them/ to view the full article online.

 
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For physicians nearing retirement age, it pays to be proactive regarding Social Security benefits.

 

Editor’s note: Retiring? List items for sale on APMA’s Buyers’ Guide and let APMA’s Closing a Practice guide help you through the retirement process. 

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/career-development/what-late-career-doctors-must-know-about-social-security to view the full article online.

 
Tips for easing the burden of prior authorizations include understanding likely triggers and keeping in contact with patients regarding delays.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/making-prior-authorizations-less-burdensome to view the full article online.

 

Physicians experiencing significant changes in their organization, such as a merger or acquisition, were more likely to report experiencing burnout, according to a new survey.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Our Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing can help. Be sure to see the APMA Career Center and practice management and reimbursement resources, as well. 

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/healthcare-mergers-and-acquisitions-linked-to-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

 
A new executive order signed by the president urges the Federal Trade Commission to restrict the use of non-compete agreements.

Visit https://www.hrdive.com/news/bidens-competition-executive-order-takes-aim-at-non-compete-agreements/603123/ to view the full article online.

 
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