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A majority of practices who responded to a recent survey indicated that they expect to experience growth this year.

 

Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's COVID-19 resources at www.apma.org/covid19.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/despite-pandemic-independent-medical-practices-say-they-are-more-confident/604261/ to view the full article online.

 
Patients rated surgeons who wore clear masks higher in communication, empathy and building trust than those who wore standard masks, according to a recent study.

Visit https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/956003 to view the full article online.

 
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A growing number of hospitals and health systems are requiring vaccination against COVID-19 for their employees.

 

Editor's note: What to do if a patient or staff member tests positive for COVID-19. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/40-health-systems-requiring-mandatory-covid-19-vaccines-for-their-workforces to view the full article online.

 

Steps to improve personal wellness include interacting more with others in person and practicing mindfulness.

 

Editor's note: Take stock of your personal health and well-being through APMA's physician well-being resources available to help you.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/physician-wellness-post-pandemic to view the full article online.

 
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Risk factors for toenail fungus include poor circulation and wearing shoes that don't fit well.

 

Editor's note: Share APMA's toenail fungus information page with your patients.

Visit https://www.health.com/condition/skin-conditions/toenail-fungus to view the full article online.

 

Wearing supportive shoes can reduce the risk of certain foot conditions.

 

Editor's note: Recommend athletic shoes awarded the APMA Seal of Acceptance/Approval to your patients.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/best-sneakers-foot-pain/ to view the full article online.

 
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When choosing sandals, it can help to examine the footbed, the straps and the width of the shoe.

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Changing the way annual reviews are conducted can have a positive effect on physician confidence.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/restore-physician-confidence-applying-coaching-skills-reviews to view the full article online.

 

Increased use of telehealth may have played a role in lowering visits to the emergency department in 2020, according to a new survey.

 

Editor's note: APMA has telehealth resources for members.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/survey-roughly-1-7-people-got-low-acuity-care-via-telehealth-instead-going-to-er to view the full article online.

 
A new report suggests that the pandemic will have long-term effects on health system utilization.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-will-expand-and-deal-fallout-covid-19-decades-says-fitch to view the full article online.

 
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