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November 10, 2022 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Doctor Groups Turn Up Heat on Congress to Halt 2023 Pay Cuts After Final CMS Rule
Physician groups continue to press for a delay to the expected cuts in Medicare payments in 2023.
 
Editor's note: APMA is reviewing the rule and will provide full analysis to members as necessary.
 
Monthly Health-Care Job Gains Stronger This Year Than Last
Health care gained 53,000 jobs in October, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
Swapping Out High-Cost Generics May Save Patients Almost 90 Percent
Switching to lower-cost generics could lead to significant reductions in health-care spending, according to new research.
 
In Contracting, Private Practices Can Find Strength in Numbers
Negotiating as part of an organization can lead to increased bargaining power for physicians in private practice, according to one expert.
 
Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more member resources in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.  
 
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Six Tips to Boost Your Telehealth Patients' Loyalty
Beginning visits on time and personalizing one's interactions with patients are among the tips for fostering patient loyalty.
 
CDC's Updated Opioid Prescribing Guidance Gives Providers More Leeway
The CDC has released a new clinical practice guideline for the prescribing of opioids for pain.
 
Editor’s note: Check out APMA's Essentials Bundle, a collection of six, 1.0 CECH courses on a variety of non-clinical subjects, including opioids, frequently required for state licensure. 
 
The ABCs of Malpractice Insurance
When considering options for malpractice insurance, it's important to understand the different types of insurance available.
 
Editor’s note: APMA provides Informed Consent Tips for Podiatrists for members.
 
How EHR Innovation Platforms Cut Clinical Burnout for Value-Based Care
Reducing the burden of EHR documentation could help in decreasing the prevalence of physician burnout, according to a new study.
 
What Patients are Reading
Best Fashionable Shoes for Bunions 2022, Per a Podiatrist
Stability and a wide toe box are important considerations in footwear for those with bunions.
 
Editor’s note: Share APMA’s bunion fact sheet with your patients. 
 
Thirteen Best Shoes for Nurses with Plantar Fasciitis
Supportive footwear is especially important for nurses who spend most of the day on their feet.
 
Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet and much more.  
 
Best Shoes for People with Diabetes of 2022, According to Podiatrists
Shoes with extra cushioning, support, and the ability to accommodate swelling can be of benefit to those dealing with diabetes.
 
Editor’s note: APMA marks Diabetes Awareness Month with an expanded “It’s Time” public education campaign targeting Asian women, particularly Indian women, with diabetes.
 
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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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