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Medical Economics Using data to demonstrate the value of their practice is one tip for physicians in negotiating with payers. Editor’s Note: APMA has created resources to guide members through the payment and reimbursement process for public and private plans.
Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/2024-physician-payment-outlook-how-to-manage-higher-costs-declining-reimbursement to view the full article online. |
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Healthcare Dive Some health-care groups are urging the Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider the penalty structure contained in a recent proposed rule regarding information blocking. Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/information-blocking-penalties-providers-healthcare-aha-naacos-mgma/703805/ to view the full article online. |
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Fierce Healthcare In a recent survey, a significant percentage of patients indicated that difficulties in communicating with their health-care provider led them to miss a payment. Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/artera-survey-highlights-how-communication-breakdowns-affect-patient-experience to view the full article online. |
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Medical Economics Tips for improving patient satisfaction include allowing patients to schedule appointments online and asking for feedback after the appointment. Editor's note: For more articles like this one, visit www.apma.org/softskills.
Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/creating-a-patient-centered-practice-strategies-for-improving-patient-satisfaction-retention to view the full article online. |
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Becker's ASC Review Retirement and the desire to transition to non-clinical careers are among the top reasons some physicians are leaving the field. Editor’s note: Create and post a CV; review practice survey results; and get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center.
Visit https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/why-physicians-are-leaving-the-field.html to view the full article online. |
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Physicians Practice A large majority of patients regard a practice's billing process important when choosing a provider. Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/when-choosing-a-physician-billing-matters to view the full article online. |
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Physicians Practice Offering flexible payment options can help to ease patients' fears with regard to the cost of their health-care. Visit https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/telehealth-high-speed-internet-access-may-not-close-care-gaps to view the full article online. |
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Physicians Practice Offering flexible payment options can help to ease patients' fears with regard to the cost of their health-care. Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/3-ways-to-improve-patients-financial-literacy to view the full article online. |
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Prevention Finding comfortable and supportive footwear is especially important for those dealing with neuropathy in their feet. Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients.
Visit https://www.prevention.com/health/g46267128/best-shoes-for-neuropathy/ to view the full article online. |
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Today.com Recovery slides and Epsom salts are among the items recommended after long runs. Editor’s note: Share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients. Visit https://www.today.com/shop/best-recovery-tools-for-sore-feet-rcna132298 to view the full article online. |
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NBC News Choosing shoes designed specifically for the type of athletic activity one has chosen can reduce the risk of injury. Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-training-workout-shoes-rcna132300 to view the full article online. |