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December 20, 2018 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Texas Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act
In a decision certain to be appealed, a U.S. District Court judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.
 
One-Third of Health-Care Employees Say Their Company Targeted by Cybercriminals More Than Once
More than one quarter of those surveyed reported that their employer had been targeted by ransomware in the last year alone.
 
CMS Raises Questions Over Ties Between Accrediting Agencies, Health-Care Facilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a request for information regarding the practices of Medicare-approved accrediting organizations.
 
End of Year 401(k) Tips for Private Practice Owners
Tips including examining whether you want to you stick with your current provider and plan design and reviewing your rate of employee participation.
 
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The Cure for Physician Burnout: Building Physician Teams
Common factors that can lead to burnout among physicians include feeling rushed and lack of connection with staff.
 
Eight Tips to Help Physicians Stay Healthy
Even in the midst of a hectic schedule, it's important for physicians to remember the basics of self-care, including proper hydration and nutrition.
 
What Patients are Reading
A Podiatrist Says This Top Shoe Trend Is Killing Your Feet
Boots with tight toe boxes can create or exacerbate a range of foot problems.
 
How to Stop Your Sweaty Feet in Their Tracks—The *Natural* Way
Tips for handling sweaty feet including changing socks regularly and daily foot washing.
 
Broken Foot Bone a Challenging Diagnosis
Stress fractures in the foot are often caused by repetitive motion and can be difficult to pinpoint.
 
Here’s Why You Should Pack the Right Travel Socks
Just as it's important to choose the right shoes to match the activity you are undertaking, choosing appropriate socks is necessary as well.
 
3 Misconceptions About What Drives Medicine’s Gender Pay Gap
The pay gap favoring male physicians can't be dismissed on the basis of specialty choice, hours or experience, according to research.
 
Providers Can Benefit From Patient Safety Organization Alignment
While smaller practices traditionally haven't participated in patient safety organizations in large numbers, aligning with a PSO can offer some benefits.
 
Survey: Physician Sentiment Mixed on Benefits of Data, Analytics Tools
A new survey suggests that physician dissatisfaction with EHRs could lead to slower adoption of other data tools.
 
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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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