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Kaiser Health News

The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency in May is likely to affect U.S. health-care consumers in a number of ways.

Visit https://khn.org/news/article/covid-public-health-emergency-end-impact-health-system-changes/ to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

In its latest report to Congress, the Medicare Advisory Payment Commission recommended an increase of 1.45 percent in the base physician payment rate for next year.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/medpac-march-2023-report-congress-physician-pay-bump/645171/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

According to a new survey, a large number of Americans are unaware of the health-care options available through virtual care.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/surprising-number-of-people-are-not-aware-of-remote-health-care-options to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

New research suggests many administrators don't have a good understanding of how physicians view retirement.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physicians-administrators-dont-see-eye-eye-retirement to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

A new report found widespread inconsistencies in how physicians were listed in health plan provider directories.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/inconsistent-physician-directories-no-surprises-act/645307/ to view the full article online.

 
Physicians Practice

Several financing options are available for practices in need of new equipment but unwilling to pay everything up front.

 

Editor’s note: List or purchase products and services on the APMA’s Buyers’ Guide.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/equipment-financing-for-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
MDLinx

Making a good first impression and demonstrating competence and compassion are among the tips for establishing an effective physician-patient relationship.

 

Editor's note: For more articles like this one, visit www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/are-you-rocking-your-patient-relationships-heres-how/y2xhGMFXAKF7t3vQODyek to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Finance News

Largely rural states topped a new list of the best places for physicians to practice.

 

Editor’s note: The APMA Career Center has everything you need for the next step in your career, including compensation studies. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/montana-tops-list-best-states-work-physician to view the full article online.

 
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One's 30s are a good time for women to reassess what footwear is best for their feet.

 

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. 

Visit https://www.today.com/shop/shoes-women-30s-t280926 to view the full article online.

 
Verywell Health

Foot corns can occur for a variety of reasons, including diabetes.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s corns and calluses information with your patients. 

Visit https://www.verywellhealth.com/foot-corn-7111654 to view the full article online.

 

Good Housekeeping

For those with foot issues, it can be helpful to check with a podiatrist before deciding on a new pair of walking shoes.

Visit https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health-products/g43065337/best-walking-shoes-for-men/ to view the full article online.

 
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