| May 10, 2018
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In This Issue |
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National News
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What PATIENTS Are Reading
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a new initiative intended to boost health-care quality and access to care in rural areas, with a focus on telehealth.
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According to the White House, the use of rescission to cut $7 billion in funding from the Children's Health Insurance Program will not impact the program.
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Physicians in the U.S. spend significantly more time on documentation than their counterparts in other countries, according to new research.
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Within the house version of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 is a provision that would make funding available for the creation of association health plans for agricultural professionals.
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According to new poll, more than 60 of medical group leaders reported having trouble finding qualified non-clinical staff.
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Nearly half of placements are the result of networking. Retaining young physicians is often a matter of communication to make sure their needs and concerns are being addressed.
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Avoiding tight shoes and clipping nails properly can help to prevent an ingrown toenail problem.
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Debris built up between the toes can be a sign of a skin condition.
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Stress fractures, hammertoes and exacerbation of existing foot problems are among the possible consequences of wearing high heels too often.
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Choosing proper footwear and regular cleaning of the feet can help to keep feet healthy.
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Strength training can help runners increase their speed and better handle the repetitive stress of running.
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In addition to workloads and regulations, factors that can lead to increased physician stress and burnout include increasing costs and tightening reimbursement.
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For telemedicine to achieve widespread adoption, it will be necessary to address issues with perceptions of the practice, reimbursement, and infrastructure.
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Patient non-compliance sometimes is the result of financial hardships that some patients are reluctant to discuss with their physician.
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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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