| December 23, 2021
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In This Issue |
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National News
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What PATIENTS Are Reading
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A majority of the physicians who responded to a new compensation survey indicated feeling overworked in 2021.
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A number of hospitals have suspended elective surgeries again because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Discussing drug prices with patients is among the ways to help patients understand health-care costs.
Editor’s note: Check out a sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and more.
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With more patients delaying care for various reasons, it can help to re-examine one's approach to encouraging patient visits.
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Nail fungus is not the only possible cause of thick toenails.
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For those dealing with plantar fasciitis, there are a number of factors to consider when choosing the right walking shoe.
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Obesity and high blood pressure are among the risk factors for developing gout.
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Among the most common reasons patients move on from a practice are long wait times and low responses.
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According to a new study, as many as 20 percent of physicians indicated an intention to move on from their current practice within two years.
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A number of factors are contributing to a negative credit outlook for the health-care sector in 2022, according to a new report.
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Increasing use of mobile phones for payment and the use of contactless payment are among the biggest current trends in health-care payment.
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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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