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April 4, 2019 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Physician, hospital, and insurer groups have all filed briefs in support of maintaining the Affordable Care Act.
 
Editor's note: Visit APMA's health-care reform page to learn more about key provisions in the ACA for podiatrists and more.
 
After a congressional hearing on the subject of surprise billing, provider groups released a letter expressing support for billing protections, with some caveats.
 
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Whether it makes sense for a practice to outsource some or all of its information technology functions depends on a number of factors.
 
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.
 
A new white paper reveals strong recent growth in telehealth services as well as a slight decrease in emergency department use.
 
Editor’s note: Read APMA’s issue brief and more information on telehealth.
 
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According to a new study, a significant number of physicians are not up to speed on their responsibilities with regard to their practice’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
 
Editor’s note: Gain a better understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to your practice in a special section on APMA.org.
 
A new analysis suggests that apology laws have not resulted in a reduction of malpractice claims or lawsuits.
 
Editor’s note: APMA provides Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources for members.
 
What Patients are Reading
While surgery can be an option in severe cases of plantar fasciitis, plenty of conservative options are available for less extreme cases.
 
Editor’s note: Download our digital brochure on heel pain, which can be customized you’re your practice information.
 
From bunions to nail infections and beyond, podiatrists can treat a wide range of foot conditions.
 
Editor’s note: APMA’s easy to read, concise Foot Health Conditions information page is a resource to share with your patients.
 
Common foot issues experienced during pregnancy include swollen feet and dry, cracked heels.
 
A new form of bunion surgery called lapidus bunionectomy can reduce the amount of time needed for recovery.
 
Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients.
 
The rise of social media and drug company advertising are just two of the factors that have changed the dynamics of physician-patient relationships.
 
Given that physicians' patient experience scores can vary widely from one quarter to the next, interpreting subjective data about physician performance can be difficult, some experts say.
 
New research suggests that physicians at the beginning of their careers are at greater risk of burnout than more established physicians.
 
Editor’s note: Please see APMA’s new Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing for help managing burnout, work–life balance, and more.
 
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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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