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Several health-care groups have voiced their opposition to proposed cuts to physician payments in the CMS' annual fee schedule.

 

Editor's note: APMA's initial analysis of the proposed rule offers positive results for DPMs

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-groups-prod-congress-stop-cms-payment-cuts to view the full article online.

 

Fierce Healthcare

In a recent survey, physicians who chose to leave private practice commonly cited negotiating power as an important factor in their decision.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/docs-shift-larger-hospital-owned-practices-have-more-negotiation-power-payers-ama to view the full article online.

 

Healio

Burnout remains an important issue for many physicians, even as COVID-19 cases decline.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources to help you with work-life balance, addiction, burnout, and more at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/infectious-disease/20230713/addressing-physician-burnout-a-moral-imperative to view the full article online.

 
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Healthcare Finance News

New research suggests that while follow-up care is generally more common after in-person visits than after telehealth visits, the reverse was true with podiatry telehealth visits.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/telehealth-linked-fewer-person-follow-visits to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

While the number of data breaches is on the rise, the number of people affected has decreased, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/data-breaches-on-pace-for-a-new-record-in-2023 to view the full article online.

 
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While artificial intelligence may be a useful tool in some aspects of health-care practice, human instincts can never be replaced, according to one expert.

 

Editor's note: For more stories about soft skills in medicine, visit www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2023/07/18/medical-ai-doctors-chatgpt/ to view the full article online.

 
Physicians Practice

Asking satisfied patients to provide feedback and is among the ways to gather positive reviews of one's practice.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s social media tips for physicians, how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and more at APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/5-ways-to-successfully-gather-online-reviews-for-your-healthcare-practice to view the full article online.

 
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Paying attention to fit and arch support are among the tips when choosing a shoe for summer.

 

Editor’s note: All Toes on Deck! Print copies of APMA’s colorful Summer Foot-Care info page for your practice. Download the flyer directly here.

Visit https://www.news4jax.com/health/2023/07/13/picking-the-right-summer-shoe-to-avoid-injury/ to view the full article online.

 
BestLife

Holding on to worn-out walking shoes can lead to foot problems.

 

Editor's note: Tell your patients about APMA's list of athletic shoes given the APMA Seal of Acceptance

Visit https://bestlifeonline.com/signs-you-need-to-replace-your-walking-shoes/ to view the full article online.

 

Oprah Daily

Cushioning and stability are both key in an orthopedic shoe.

Visit https://www.oprahdaily.com/style/g44564361/best-orthopedic-shoes-for-women/ to view the full article online.

 
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