February 16, 2017
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In This Issue |
National News
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What PATIENTS Are Reading
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The APMA Coding Resource Center (CRC) is a fully integrated subscription online coding and reimbursement resource for foot, ankle, and leg-relevant CPT©, ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM (Volume 1, 2), HCPCS Level II codes, and Medicare LCDs and fee schedules. READ MORE
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A new Health Catalyst/Peer60 survey reveals varying degrees of readiness among health systems for upcoming Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) reporting requirements as only 35 percent of hospital executives report having a strategy in place and are ready to comply with MACRA reporting.
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Physicians have always had to be keenly aware of changes in healthcare, from new innovations to updated approaches to patient care.
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Getting a charley horse mid-box jump may be more painful than finishing that set would’ve been.
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Too often I see patients, and based on the symptoms they are experiencing, it is clear that it is diabetic neuropathy.
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In the past, I’ve written about women’s running shoes, but lately there have been questions regarding information on ladies dress and/or casual shoes.
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It’s a last resort that can make perfect sense in many cases.
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If your feet aren't happy, you won't sleep well. Here are the potential foot issues that could be keeping you awake.
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Physician organization leaders are trying to plot business strategies for a post-ACA landscape of increased healthcare consumerism, lower reimbursement, and new partnerships.
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Perhaps you thought it would never happen to an office your size, or that you were protected, but it’s happened anyway: your practice’s computer systems have been compromised and patient protected health information (PHI) may be at risk.
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Both decisions are in and trial courts have blocked Anthem’s acquisition of Cigna and Aetna’s acquisition of Humana, deeming them a threat to the affordability, accessibility and quality of healthcare.
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There’s an effort underway that will make it easier for doctors to practice medicine in multiple states.
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While there is still plenty of room for improving the usability of electronic health records (EHRs) and making them more affordable for care providers, experts are trying to get folks to focus on their future potential.
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Disclaimer: Stories from sources other than APMA do not necessarily reflect APMA positions or policies. APMA does not endorse these stories. This content appears in the News Brief to enhance members' understanding of how media coverage shapes perceptions of podiatric medicine, and to educate members about what their patients, legislators and other healthcare professionals are seeing in the media. |
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