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Physicians report more stress related to their employers than to the pandemic, according to the results of a new survey.
Visit https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/what-is-causing-physician-burnout- to view the full article online. |
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The deadline for submitting a reweighting request to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has been extended through November 29. Editor’s note: APMA alerted members of the targeted review extension in the October 5 issue of Weekly Focus.
Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/payment-delivery-models/physicians-get-extra-time-file-mips-hardship-requests to view the full article online. |
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A positive personality and attention to detail are among the traits to look for in front-desk staff.
Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-hire-better-front-desk-staff to view the full article online. |
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The pandemic saw an increase in regulatory burden for many physician practices, according to a new report. Editor’s note:Take advantage of APMA's COVID-19 resources at www.apma.org/covid19, and see APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources. Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/regulatory-medical-practices-MGMA-prior-authorization-CMS-Medicare/608944/ to view the full article online. |
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Addressing cracked heels is as important in winter as it is in warmer months.
Visit https://lifehacker.com/don-t-let-your-summer-feet-become-winter-feet-1847939004 to view the full article online. |
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Supportive shoes that distribute weight evenly can be a good option for those dealing with plantar fasciitis.
Visit https://footwearnews.com/feature/best-shoes-foot-pain-plantar-fasciitis-1202774420/ to view the full article online. |
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Running shoes that are past their prime can increase the risk of injury.
Visit https://www.self.com/story/how-often-to-replace-running-shoes to view the full article online. |
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Patients increasingly value user-friendly technology, according to a new patient experience study.
Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-do-patients-want- to view the full article online. |
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Employer mandates appear to have had a positive effect on vaccination rates in the U.S., according to recent research.
Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/mandates-likely-work-increase-vaccine-uptake-report-finds to view the full article online. |
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According to a new study, a significant percentage of patients are unsure how much of their bill their insurance will cover.
Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/patients-still-don-t-understand-payment-options to view the full article online. |
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When considering working with a management service organization, it's important to carefully weigh the potential risks and benefits.
Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/what-physicians-need-to-know-about-msos to view the full article online. |