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Satisfaction with telehealth services is lowest among older patients, according to a new study.

 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/generational-gaps-emerge-telehealth-satisfaction to view the full article online.

 
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Health-care employment numbers continue an upward trend, according to new data.

 

Editor's note: Take charge of your career and hiring needs with the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/healthcare-hiring-during-summer-was-industrys-strongest-2-month-stretch-2020-altarum to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

A majority of physicians who responded to a recent survey agreed that consolidation is having an impact on patient access to care.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/mergers-and-acquisitions-physicians-want-a-voice-in-business-decisions to view the full article online.

 
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Healthcare Finance News

While the demand for physicians is high, a significant percentage of current residents report experiencing burnout, according to the results of a new survey.

 

Editor’s note: If this sounds familiar to you, APMA has you covered. Take advantage of your membership and visit the APMA Career Center, our Physician Well-Being Resources, and the Young Physician Transition Series.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/job-market-strong-medical-residents-many-would-leave-healthcare to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Identifying one's volume of active patients and performing a payer analysis are among the recommendations when negotiating a payer contract.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/10-steps-for-a-successful-payer-negotiation to view the full article online.

 
Becker's Physician Leadership

Tips for physicians posting on social media include maintaining a professional demeanor and reviewing any guidelines set by one's employer.

 

Editor’s note: As an APMA member, you have access to our social media tips for podiatrists and tips on using social media channels effectively to help people find you during their searches, bringing more patients into your office.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/news/8-social-media-tips-for-physicians.html to view the full article online.

 
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Physicians Practice

Allowing for flexible appointment options and using a patient's preferred pronouns are among the tips for creating a more positive practice environment for patients.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/making-your-practice-a-patient-positive-environment to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

A recent survey of older Americans uncovered widespread financial problems among that patient population.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/your-medicare-patients-are-probably-struggling-more-than-you-realize to view the full article online.

 
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Woman's World

Choosing supportive footwear and practicing regular foot hygiene are among the tips for those who are on their feet all day.

Visit https://www.womansworld.com/posts/health/how-to-stop-foot-pain-from-standing-all-day to view the full article online.

 

Best Life

Walking with the feet angled outward or inward and taking steps that are too short are among the walking practices to avoid, according to one expert.

Visit https://bestlifeonline.com/walking-habits-to-avoid/ to view the full article online.

 
Baylor College of Medicine

It's best for those with diabetes to consult with their podiatrist before making a footwear decision.

 

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

Visit https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/10/04/the-dos-and-donts-of-diabetic-footwear/ to view the full article online.

 
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