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APMA News Brief
 
February 6, 2025
 
NATIONAL NEWS
American Medical Association
Congress closed out 2024 failing to halt a fifth consecutive year of physician pay cuts hindering access to quality health care. CMS puts Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in line for an average pay hike of 4.33 percent from 2025 to 2026.
 
Editor’s note: Learn more about how APMA has advocated for you so far in 2025.
American Medical Association
Women experience higher burnout rates than men, especially due to work outside regular hours.
 
Editor’s note: APMA has physician wellbeing resources for you at www.apma.org/wellbeing.
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Healthcare IT News
A study finds that while most U.S. adults aged 50–80 use digital health tools, disparities persist by race, income, and geography.
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BMC Medical Education
A hospitalist service was introduced to reduce clinical teaching unit (CTU) strain and was found to lower CTU census and reduce burnout but was limited by rising admissions. Physician wellness improved, while patient outcomes remained stable.
University of Cincinnati News
University of Cincinnati researcher Dong-Gil Ko is developing an AI-driven telehealth billing model to fairly compensate doctors based on expertise and clinical judgment, not just time spent.
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KevinMD.com
Doctors have an ethical duty to provide accurate information, especially on health matters, to counteract false narratives and encourage critical thinking.
Fierce Healthcare
Lawmakers and medical groups support a bill to boost physician pay, citing financial strain on practices, rising costs, and threats to patient access, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
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Vionic Uptown Loafers are a stylish, podiatrist-approved alternative to sneakers for travel and daily wear.
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Podiatrists warn against common foot health mistakes, including wearing high heels excessively, walking barefoot, running in improper shoes, and going barefoot in public spaces
 
Editor’s note: Recommend APMA Seal products to your patients.
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Podiatrists suggest choosing inserts based on activity and comfort needs, with options ranging from custom orthotics to cushioned insoles for runners and athletes.
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