Female physicians saw an overall pay increase of 2 percent from 2017 to 2018, while pay for male physicians did not increase over that span. However, the physician pay gap continues to favor men.
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Foot pain that does not go away, skin irritation or discoloration and strange growths or lumps are some of the several abnormalities to pay special attention to as Foot Health Awareness Month approaches in April.
Editor’s note: APMA’s Spring Foot Health Campaign, “Operate Like a DPM,” coincides with Foot Health Awareness Month. Learn more at www.apma.org/foothealth.
When searching for the perfect sneakers, those with flat feet should check out the shape of the shoe, the level of arch support, and how much drop the shoes have.
Given physicians' typical time constraints, professional networking can be difficult, but some simple steps can make the process less onerous.
Editor’s note: Network and attend top-notch educational programs with thousands of podiatrists at The National in Salt Lake City, July 11–14. Register today!
While support remains strong for interoperability of health-care records, some argue that government rules moving too fast.
Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation and other issues.
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