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October 13, 2022 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Administrative spending accounts for a significant percentage of overall health-care spending, according to new research.
 
An increase in infections in Europe has some experts concerned about the possibility of an impending surge in COVID cases in the U.S.
 
Editor's note: APMA has an entire suite of COVID-19 resources at www.apma.org/covid19 to help members navigate ever aspect of the health crisis.
 
A new report on physician turnover shows that a high percentage of physicians have considered making changes in their employment status in the past year.
 
Editor’s note: Retiring? List items for sale on APMA’s Buyers’ Guide. Let APMA’s Closing a Practice guide help you through the retirement process. 
 
The additional responsibilities of physicians at smaller practices can lead to an increased risk of burnout.
 
Editor’s note: APMA members, take charge of your career and your finances with the APMA Career Center and APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.
 
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Avoiding negotiating employment contracts and not being careful with one's online presence are among the common mistakes physicians make.
 
Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more member resources in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.  
 
Holiday parties and the upcoming midterm elections both represent sources of risk in a business setting.
 
Telehealth diagnoses have a relatively high accuracy rate, according to a new study.
 
Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 
 
Keeping one's office clean not only protects patients and staff, but it makes the office more inviting.
 
What Patients are Reading
While many running shoes are fine for walking, those designed for a fast running gait might not be the best choice for walkers.
 
Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s past public education campaign materials on walking at www.apma.org/walking, and share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients. 
 
Proper fit and arch support are among the important considerations for sneakers meant to be worn all day.
 
Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. 
 
As with any athletic activity, if foot pain arises during a golf game, one should stop so as not to make matters worse.
 
Editor’s note: Share APMA’s sports shoes guidelines with your patients. 
 
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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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