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KFF Health News

A government shutdown could result in in furloughs at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Visit https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/federal-government-shutdown-health-hhs/ to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

Burnout rates among physicians peak after five years post-residency, according to new data.

 

Editor's note: For resources to help you with work-life balance, visit www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/your-burnout-risk-how-long-you-ve-been-practice-can-tell-tale to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

A new proposed rule would increase the amount of the fee required to enter the No Surprise Act's independent resolution process.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/federal-agencies-propose-increase-to-no-surprises-act-administrative-fees/694487/ to view the full article online.

 
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Physicians Practice

Training staff to make a good first impression and thanking patients are among the tips for improving customer service.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/10-ways-to-provide-your-patients-with-great-customer-service to view the full article online.

 

Becker's Physician Leadership

Physicians 40 and younger receive the highest average compensation in office-based single-specialty group practices, according to a new study.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/compensation/how-pay-varies-by-practice-situation-for-young-physicians.html to view the full article online.

 
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Telehealth has the potential to reduce wait times and improve access to care to underserved populations.

 

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.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/how-telehealth-can-save-money-improve-outcomes-and-advance-equity to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Results from a new survey found that patients prefer independent practices significantly more than corporate-owned practices.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s How To Be Your Own Boss resources, which include advice on securing your finances, a sample business plan, and much more. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/private-practice-preferred-by-patients to view the full article online.

 
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Healthcare Dive

The Biden administration has commenced a rulemaking process that would prevent medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/biden-administration-erase-medical-debt-consumer-credit-reports-harris-cfpb/694501/ to view the full article online.

 
HuffPost

Good support and breathability are among the qualities older adults should look for when shopping for walking shoes.

 

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

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-walking-shoes-older-adults-goog_l_6500b2e6e4b034d7e74160ac to view the full article online.

 

MindBodyGreen

Continuing to wear running shoes that are past their prime can lead to injuries.

Visit https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-long-do-running-shoes-last to view the full article online.

 

The Messenger

The lack of support in some ballet flats can result in certain foot conditions.

Visit https://themessenger.com/health/ballet-flats-fashion-trend-shoes-hurting-feet-podiatrist to view the full article online.

 
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