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Staffing levels in physician practices remain down from pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/how-bad-is-inflation-physicians-financial-managers-report-the-latest to view the full article online.

 
Health-care consumers want more digital options and greater access to information from their care providers, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/consumer-survey-reveals-digital-preferences-when-finding-care to view the full article online.

 

Taking steps to simplify scheduling and billing can help to boost satisfaction on the part of both patients and staff.

 

Editor’s note: Members have access to all of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/4-ways-streamlining-front-office-operations-can-drive-revenue-for-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
Effective recruiting begins with pinpointing the specific needs of one's practice, experts say.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/why-your-private-practice-needs-elevator-pitch-aid-recruiting to view the full article online.

 
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Increasing the efficiency of health-care communications can help to reduce the risk of physician burnout.

 

Editor's note: For more articles about communications skills, visit www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/why-improving-communication-can-reduce-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

 
More patients are favoring in-person appointments than during the height of the pandemic, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/stericycle-survey-patient-preferences-care to view the full article online.

 

Many Americans do not have the financial resources to handle a medical emergency, according to a new report.

 

Editor’s note: Members can see all APMA’s information related to the No Surprises Act at www.apma.org/surprisebilling

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/american-consumers-medical-debt-Babylon/634968/ to view the full article online.

 
The increase in physician practice mergers and acquisitions is one of a number of health-care trends influenced by the desire to reduce costs.

Visit https://hitconsultant.net/2022/10/28/cost-savings-trends-healthcare-market/ to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Moisturizing and exfoliating are among the ways to help feet stay healthy.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Winter Foot Care Tips with your patients. 

Visit https://www.glam.com/1068396/your-guide-to-getting-baby-soft-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
Pain in the arches and the balls of one's feet are among the common foot conditions faced by cyclists.

Visit https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/sizing-and-fit/cycling-foot-pain/ to view the full article online.

 

For those with plantar fasciitis, shock absorption and good arch support are among the qualities to look for in a running shoe.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet and much more.  

Visit https://www.sportskeeda.com/health-and-fitness/best-shoes-plantar-fasciitis-2022 to view the full article online.

 
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