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AHA, Others Push CMS to Revise Prior Authorization Reform Requirements

Healthcare Finance News

A number of health-care groups have asked CMS to rethink certain proposals related to the prior authorization process.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/aha-others-push-cms-revise-prior-authorization-reform-requirements to view the full article online.

Forty-Seven Percent of Women Physicians Pass Up on Career Opportunities—Here's Why

Becker's Hospital Review

Nearly half of female physicians who responded to a recent survey indicated that they had passed up opportunities to advance in their career because of parenthood concerns.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/47-of-women-physicians-pass-up-on-career-opportunities-heres-why.html to view the full article online.

Could Your Practice Be More Profitable if You Outsource?

Medscape

Outsourcing certain administrative services can help practices save money.

Visit https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995012?form=fpf to view the full article online.

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Six Tips to Make Your Practice Profitable

Physicians Practice

Effective management of cash flow and bill collections can help practices remain profitable.

Editor’s note: Learn more about these topics in APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources. Read our issue brief and more information on telehealth, too.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/6-tips-to-make-your-practice-profitable to view the full article online.

Black Parents, Children More Likely to Report Discrimination in Health-Care Settings, Urban Institute Finds

Fierce Healthcare

More than 20 percent of Black parents who responded to a recent survey indicated they were treated unfairly in a health-care setting within the past year.

Editor's note: The September-October APMA News magazine will be a special, digital-only issue will focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) themes, exploring the importance of fostering an inclusive health-care landscape. Stay tuned for insightful articles and interviews that will empower you in delivering culturally competent care to diverse patient populations.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/black-parents-children-more-likely-experience-discrimination-healthcare-urban-institute to view the full article online.

EHR, Prescriptions, Values All Contributed to Physician Burnout During COVID-19 Pandemic

Contemporary OB/GYN

New research indicates a mix of factors have contributed to physician burnout.

Visit https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/ehr-prescriptions-values-all-contributed-to-physician-burnout-during-covid-19-pandemic to view the full article online.

What's Happening with Physician Malpractice Insurance Rates?

Medical Economics

Because the factors that influence malpractice rates are so varied, cost trends can be difficult to measure.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-s-happening-with-physician-malpractice-insurance-rates- to view the full article online.

Five Pay Statistics Physicians Should Know

Becker's Physician Leadership

Business incomes accounts for about one-quarter of physician earnings, according to new research.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/compensation/5-pay-statistics-physicians-should-know.html to view the full article online.

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What Patients are Reading

Six Reasons Your Feet Are Peeling So Much, According to Experts

POPSUGAR

Fungal infections and eczema are among the possible reasons for peeling feet.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s toenail fungus information with your patients.

Visit https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/why-are-my-feet-peeling-49239048 to view the full article online.

Time to Toss Our Your Sandals? Podiatrists Break Down the Three Signs to Look For

Today

Visibly worn soles and loose straps are among the signs that one's sandals are past their prime.

Visit https://www.today.com/shop/when-to-replace-sandals-rcna96184 to view the full article online.

American Podiatric Medical Association