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Becker's Physician Leadership

Medical group expenses per physician and revenue per physician both increased significantly in 2023, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/independent-practice/medical-group-expenses-per-physician-top-1m.html to view the full article online.

 

Patient Care

Staying current on relevant laws and regulations is among the tips for safe use telehealth.

 


Visit https://www.patientcareonline.com/view/tips-for-safe-post-pandemic-telehealth-use to view the full article online.

 

Healio

Financial tips include examining how to streamline operating expenses and increasing patient volume.

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20231222/responding-to-physician-income-headwinds to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

New physicians are less likely than their predecessors to remain at their first job for an extended period of time, according to new data.

 

Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.  

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-residents/transition-resident-attending/first-physician-job-post-residency-often-way to view the full article online.

 
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HealthLeaders Media

The Department of Health and Human Services has released a four-step strategy to improve health-care cybersecurity.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/technology/hhs-tells-health-systems-get-serious-about-cybersecurity to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

Reasons to prioritize physician well-being include improving patient satisfaction and the quality of care.

 

Editor's note: APMA has physician well-being resources for you at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/why-organizations-must-prioritize-physician-well-being-and-how to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics

Examining one's preferences regarding autonomy and risk tolerance can help when setting financial goals.

 

Editor’s note: The APMA Career Center has everything you need for the next step in your career, including compensation studies. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/financial-implications-for-physicians-when-choosing-a-career-path to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Finance News

Expected cuts to interest rates by the Federal Reserve could lead to greater health-care investment this year, according to some experts.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/expectations-lower-interest-rates-spur-healthcare-investment-2024 to view the full article online.

 
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Cape May County Herald

An annual visit to a podiatrist can help to keep one's feet healthy.

Visit https://capemaycountyherald.com/article/benefits-of-an-annual-foot-check-up/ to view the full article online.

 

Shape

Finding shoes with adequate room in the toe box is especially important for those with bunions.

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OSF Healthcare

For athletes dealing with ankle injuries, it's important not to attempt to play through pain.

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