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September 3, 2020 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
CMS Quietly Resumes Practice Audits
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has resumed  conducting program integrity audits.
 
Editor's note: APMA reported on the FFS audits resuming August 3. Providers selected for review should discuss with their contractor any COVID-19-related hardships they are experiencing that could affect audit response timeliness. 
 
HHS Partners with FCC, USDA on Rural Telehealth Initiative
The Rural Telehealth Initiative is intended to reduce obstacles to telehealth access among patients in rural areas.
 
Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's resources on telehealth during the COVID-19 health crisis.
 
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Three Financial Questions Early Career Physicians Must Answer
Whether to join a private or a corporate practice is among the decisions beginning physicians must consider.
 
 
Managing New Practice Risks in the COVID-19 World
A number of factors are important to consider in a newly reopened practice.
 
DERMACLOSE YOUR NEXT CASE
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Four in 10 Say the COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Their Access to Care, CDC Survey Shows
A new survey from the CDC found that those between 45 and 64 were more likely to report reduced access to care as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.
 
Amid COVID-19 Strain on Physicians, Five Steps to Build Peer Support
Support from professional colleagues can help improve physician well-being.
 
Editor's note: Need relief during the COVID-19 crisis? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing​ for new resources to help you in managing physician burnout during this troubling time.
 
What Patients are Reading
How to Look After Your Feet When You're Working from Home
Wearing appropriate footwear at home is a good idea for some types of workers to reduce the chance of foot problems. 
 
'Painful Toes: What Can I Do to Fix Them?'
Seeing a podiatrist is an important first step when deal with toe pain that wakes one up at night.
 
Warmer Weather Increases Doctor Visits Due to Bare Feet Injuries
Foot injuries can be more common in warm weather months as people participate in outdoor activities either barefoot or in open-toed shoes.
 
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Five Self-Care Tips for Physicians in the COVID Era
Among the tips for physician self-care are addressing one's physical health and setting life goals.
 
Editor's note: visit www.apma.org/wellbeing​ for resources on how to care for yourself during the pandemic.
 
The Value of a Physical Exam in a Socially Distant World
Despite the increasing prevalence of telehealth, in-person exams remain an important part of physician practice.
 
​Editor's note: Don't miss APMA's sample letters and other resources on how to communicate with patients when reopening your practice amid COVID-19.
 
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Ortho-Dynamics Orthotic Laboratory
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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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