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APMA News Brief
 
March 27, 2025
 
NATIONAL NEWS
Third-Party Billing Vendors Can Boost Private Practice Efficiency
AMA
The AMA outlines the benefits and risks of third-party billing for private practices.
Doctors Call for Reform on Insurance Practice They Say Impacts Care and Leads to Burnout
Hawaii Public Radio
Physicians cite the negative impact of requiring prior authorization on patient care, leading to delays, burnout, and mistrust in the healthcare system.
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Who's to Blame When AI Makes a Medical Error?
Medical Xpress
AI in health care shows promise but raises concerns about liability and physician burnout when errors occur.
Physician Growth Accelerator: Why Your Best Employees Leave — And How to Stop It
Medical Economics
Visibility, effective feedback, and improved communication can boost retention of great employees.
Allard USA
Early Evaluation of AI Scribes Finds Decreased Burnout but Limited Financial ROI
Fierce Biotech
Mixed evidence on time efficiency ("pajama time") and patient throughput highlights the need for standardized metrics.
Language Complexity of Patient-Physician Chat Communication on Hypertension Control: Results of the Cluster-Randomized PIA Study
BMC Medicine
Digital communication can be effective for managing chronic conditions while maintaining low language complexity, benefiting patient understanding and outcomes.
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Revenue Cycle Management: What Are the Biggest Compliance Risks in RCM?
Medical Economics
Technology aids RCM, but human oversight ensures accuracy, compliance, and sustained cash flow. Vigilance prevents costly denials.

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This CWO Leads Systemic Approach to Combat Physician Burnout
AMA
Dr. Amy Jibilian, Chief Wellness Officer at Lehigh Valley Health Network, emphasizes reducing administrative burdens, breaking mental health stigmas, fostering appreciation, and creating well-being structures to support physicians, enhance morale, and improve patient care.
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Podiatrists and Shape Editors Agree: These Are the 15 Best Shoes for Standing All Day
Shape
Shape editors and podiatrists recommend the 15 best shoes for standing all day, selected for comfort, durability, and arch support.
The 6 Best Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis, According to Podiatrists
Forbes
To manage plantar fasciitis, podiatrists recommend supportive, cushioned shoes.
We Asked Podiatrists How to Make Walking a Little More Comfortable
BuzzFeed
To make walking more comfortable, podiatrists recommend suitable shoes for your foot type, arch support insoles, and seamless, moisture-wicking socks.
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