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April 2, 2020 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Physician Groups Say Decision by CMS to Pay for Patient Visits Via Telephone Will Help Revenue-Strapped Practices
Many physicians are welcoming the new decision to cover many virtual visits that do not include a video component.
 
Editor's note: Consider providing telehealth services to your patients. Watch our webinar for guidance and visit http://www.apma.org/covid19 for updates.
 
EpiFix® Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft
MiMedx Group Inc.
Intended for homologous use in the treatment acute and chronic wounds, EpiFix allografts may be stored at ambient conditions for up to 5 years and are available in a variety of sizes. Explore the use of EpiFix® in your wound treatment applications.
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Tips for Keeping Your Practice Safe and Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19
Deep cleaning, addressing patient flow, and using telehealth are among the tips for reducing the risk of transmission.

Editor's note: Read APMA's position statement on podiatrists serving in the COVID-19 national health emergency.
 
Staying Sane and Current on COVID-19
Self-care for physicians is more important than ever at this stressful time.
 
Editor's note: Visit http://www.apma.org/covid19 and follow APMA's professional social media outlets (Facebook and LinkedIn) for the latest COVID-19 updates relevant to you.
 
DERMACLOSE YOUR NEXT CASE
Synovis Micro Companies Alliance
The DERMACLOSE Continuous External Tissue Expander device facilitates rapid tissue movement to reduce or reapproximate wounds. After the initial application has been completed the DERMACLOSE device does not require any additional tightening. Once the desired tissue expansion has occurred the device(s) can be removed and the wound can be closed with suture or staples.
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Kybun USA
COVID-19 Shutters Some Private Practices
Some physician practices are choosing to suspend in-office patient visits and rely instead on telehealth in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The Joint Commission Supports Health-Care Workers Bringing Masks from Home During COVID-19
The Joint Commission has issued a statement in support of health-care workers bringing in own face masks and other PPE to work when supplies are short at their organization.
 
The Nature-Fit Difference
Tri Hawk International
Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
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What Patients are Reading
The Running Doctor: Walking a Great Prescription for Health
Walking can lead to a number of benefits, both physical and emotional.
 
Here’s When to Wear Sneakers While Working Out at Home
Shoes should be work when one attempts higher-impact exercises at home.
 
Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.
 
Dr. Scholl’s Compression Socks
Renfro Corporation
Uncomplicated Style. Superior Comfort. Designed for a casual and dressy look, shop our compression socks with reinforced yarns and smooth toe seams.
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One-Year Projected Costs of Coronavirus to the Commercial Market Could Hit $251 Billion
One long-term impact of the current pandemic could be higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs on the part of health-care consumers.
 
Once ‘Fringe Idea," Doctors Warming to Patients Reading Encounter Notes, Study Suggests
A majority of the clinicians who responded to a recently published study indicated that they were open to the idea of patients being able to electronically access encounter notes.
 
How to Avoid Running Late with Patients
One way to keep from running behind is to let patients know up front how much time you have to spend with them.
 
What Type of Shoes Do Health-Care Professionals Wear?
For health-care professionals who spend much of their time on their feet, choosing the proper footwear is essential.
 
Ortho-Dynamics Orthotic Laboratory
Ortho-Dynamics Orthotic Laboratory
Since our inception in 1990, Ortho-Dynamics has been committed to engineering the highest quality custom orthotics and foot & ankle braces. Our motto says it all: "Leadership in Foot Care Technology... Partnership in Foot Care!"
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Cadence Insoles
Support Made Comfortable
Free Trial!  Sold in Podiatry clinics across the country, Cadence provide varying degrees of semi-rigid support with enhanced shock absorbing comfort under the heel and forefoot.  Exclusive models available.  Call or email for a free pair. 805-458-0567
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Interventional Academy
C3 2020 Global Summit June 28 - July 1, 2020
Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics: Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention is a for physicians specializing in interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology, as well as fellows, residents, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals interested in cardiovascular disease.
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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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