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September 14, 2017 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
A number of physician groups have weighed in on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Proposed Rule for the Calendar Year 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Editor’s note: APMA submitted comments to CMS on Proposed MIPS, QPP 2018 Changes. Learn more at APMA.org.
 
In places such as Northern California, with a high number of physician practices owned by hospitals, healthcare prices have largely increased. 
 
In an opinion piece for the National Academy of Medicine, Arthur Hengerer, past chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards, writes that state medical boards have an important role in identifying mental health challenges, promoting health and wellness among new physicians, and reducing burnout. 
 
About 17 percent of physician practices are charged a fee of usually between 2 and 5 percent of total reimbursement in order to receive electronic health-care payments, according to a poll from the Medical Group Management Association.
Editor’s note: Review APMA's EHR resources for more information on purchasing an EHR system.
 
According to a survey published in PLOS One, physicians indicated that 20.6 percent of overall medical care is not necessary.
 
With fewer than 400 new ICD-10 codes this year, the focus is on accurate, detailed clinical documentation.
Editor’s note: APMA Coding Resource subscribers! The 2018 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes changes effective October 1 are on the homepage, www.apmacodingrc.org. Subscribe at the discounted member rate!
 
Simple steps to help improve cybersecurity at your practice include making sure that all software is patched and up to date and that you can access backup files if necessary. 
 
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What Patients are Reading
A variety of conditions can affect your feet as you grow older, increasing the importance of choosing proper footwear. 
 
A podiatrist in Detroit is giving new shoes to 100 local children as part of his Shoe Pantry Plus organization. 
 
Several common problems, such as "turf toe," can arise when athletes resume sports activities in the fall.
Editor's note: Tell your patients about APMA's list of athletic shoes given the APMA Seal of Acceptance.
 
Warm, humid weather can increase the risk of foot ulcers among people with diabetes. 
 
Regular stretching in the morning can help relieve the worst pain of plantar fasciitis.
Editor’s note: Download our digital brochure on heel pain, which can be customized you’re your practice information.
 
When choosing a flat, consider shoes with half-inch heels that will provide arch support, says Pensacola, Florida podiatrist Grace Torres-Hodges, D.P.M., a spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association. 
 
More than three-quarters of healthcare consumers say that it's important to them to know upfront how much a treatment will cost, according to a new study. 
 
It's all about what you choose to prioritize in your life, according to one physician.
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Many physicians continue to thrive in independent groups.
 
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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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