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American Podiatric Medical Association

Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA)
National News

Consumers base their health-care expectations on their experiences in other sectors.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources to help members prevent surprise medical billing.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-experience/how-changing-consumer-expectations-are-forcing-providers-to-change-their-experience.html to view the full article online.

 

Tips on what not to do with your marketing efforts to ensure you are following the law and giving your practice the best chance at growth and success.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice promotion and marketing resources for members. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/medical-marketing-don-ts to view the full article online.

 

While giving feedback is always important, giving negative feedback requires more.

 

Editor's note: Polish your communications skills with advice on APMA's Soft Skills in Health-Care Management page.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/advice-for-physicians-when-giving-negative-feedback to view the full article online.

 
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Physician well-being isn’t just the responsibility of physicians themselves, it’s also the responsibility of those around them.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for physician well-being tools and resources to help you.

  

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/10-ways-for-employers-to-support-physician-well-being.html to view the full article online.

 
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Electronic health records can be an asset when assisting patients.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s telehealth/telemedicine resources and soft skills page for advice on communicating with patients via telehealth.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/four-ways-an-ehr-can-improve-patient-engagement to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading

Some things to look out for when buying boots this fall.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Tips on Choosing Boots with your patients. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/how-wear-boots-comfortably/ to view the full article online.

 

A podiatrist shares foot and ankle health pointers.

Visit https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/feet-first/Content?oid=14110667 to view the full article online.

 
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How to recognize psoriatic arthritis and what to do if it shows up in your feet.

 

Editor's note: Check out APMA's Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnostic Pearls infographic and visit www.apma.org/psoriaticarthritis for more information on diagnosing the condition. 

Visit https://greatist.com/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis-on-feet  to view the full article online.

 
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Making online systems more user-friendly creates more opportunities for telehealth visits versus traditional in-office appointments.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/telehealth/94734 to view the full article online.

 

Physician assistants and assistant practice physicians help ease the workload of practicing physicians.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s Information on Physician Extenders page for members.  

Visit https://patientengagementhit.com/news/how-pas-apps-expand-patient-care-access-patient-satisfaction to view the full article online.

 
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