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Fierce Healthcare

A new report describes the types of cyberattacks that are most disruptive to health-care organizations.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/supply-chain-email-attacks-against-healthcare-groups-frequently-threaten-patient-care to view the full article online.

 

HealthLeaders Media

Setting expectations and providing early feedback when problematic behavior occurs can help in promoting professionalism.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/how-address-unprofessionalism-healthcare-settings to view the full article online.

 

Revcycle Intelligence

Reimbursement issues are threatening access to care in rural area, according to a letter to Congress from the Medical Group Management Association.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/mgma-sustainable-financing-needed-to-protect-rural-healthcare to view the full article online.

 
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Medical Economics

The health-care sector added nearly 41,000 jobs in September, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with physician practices accounting for 7,400 of those jobs.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/national-jobless-rate-holds-at-3-8-for-september to view the full article online.

 

News-Medical.net

Patient volume during the COVID-19 pandemic declined less at independent physician practices than at those owned by health systems, according to a new study.

Visit https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231004/Independent-physician-practices-more-resilient-during-COVID-19-study-finds.aspx to view the full article online.

 

Becker's Physician Leadership

A large percentage of patients who responded to a recent international study indicated that they would be comfortable going to a physician practice that employed AI.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/news/how-patients-feel-about-ai-3-things-to-know.html to view the full article online.

 
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According to a new study, female physicians and physicians in their first few years of practice reported higher rates of burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/women-doctors-and-pcps-hit-hard-by-covid-related-burnout to view the full article online.

 
Physicians Practice

Backing up data frequently and staying update with software patches are among the tips for effective cybersecurity.

 

Editor’s note: APMA members get competitive rate options on PICA’s ProAssurance Agency cybersecurity policy.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/5-ways-to-defend-from-ransomware-attacks to view the full article online.

 
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Verywell Health

Certain exercises can help to increase toe mobility and reduce bunion pain.

 

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients and download APMA’s digital brochure on bunions for your practice—you can even customize it with your practice information. 

Visit https://www.verywellhealth.com/exercises-for-bunions-7571141 to view the full article online.

 
Woman's World

The right insoles can help to ease the stress on feet.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet and much more.  

Visit https://www.womansworld.com/gallery/shopping/best-insoles-for-plantar-fasciitis to view the full article online.

 
Harpers Bazaar

Good shock absorption is one of the important things to look for in a walking shoe.

 

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

Visit https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g45193687/best-hoka-shoes-for-walking/ to view the full article online.

 
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