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February 29, 2024 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA)
National News
Cyberattack Affecting Prescriptions Reveals Weakness in Health-Care System
Axios
Recent cyberattacks suggest the need for better contingency planning for system outages, according to some experts.
 
Editor’s note: APMA members get competitive rate options on PICA’s ProAssurance Agency cybersecurity policy.
 
93 Percent of Physicians Feeling Burned Out, Overburdened, and Hopeful for AI Solutions
HIT Consultant
Results of a new physician survey reveal widespread regular burnout, long hours, and concerns over the financial stability of practices.
 
Editor's note: APMA encourages members to take advantage of our physician well-being resources.
 
Big Jump Seen in EHR Secure Messaging. Is That a Good Thing?
American Medical Association
A new study suggests that the use of EHR secure messaging jumped sharply during the second half of 2022.
 
Assessing Competition in Your Market
Physicians Practice
Conducting an effective competitive analysis can help physician practices assess where they stand in their market.
 
Texting: The Underused Staff Recruitment and Retention Solution
Medical Economics
Effective use of text messages can help both in identifying potential staff members and in retaining current staff.
 
Racial, Ethnic Discrimination Against Patients Is Impacting Care, Health-Care Workers Say
Fierce Healthcare
In a recent poll of 3,000 health-care workers, 47 percent of respondents indicated that they had witnessed racial or ethnic discrimination against patients in their workplace.
 
75 Percent of Health-Care Professionals Foresee Widespread AI Adoption
Becker's Health IT
A recent survey of health-care professionals found widespread support for the belief that artificial intelligence will achieve widespread adoption within the next three years.
 
Seven Things Physicians Say Will Improve Their Workplace Well-Being
Physicians Practice
Among the recommendation for improving physician well-being were reducing the need to work unscheduled hours and improving the usability of EHRs.
 
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What Patients are Reading
The Eight Best Shoes for Nurses of 2024, According to a Podiatrist
Shape
Good traction and shock absorption are two things to look for in shoes for nurses.
 
Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients.
 
The 10 Best Compression Socks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Health
Compression socks can benefit those who spend a lot of time on their feet and those who travel by plane, among others.
 
The Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis, According to Podiatrists
CBS Sports
Good arch support is key for those dealing with plantar fasciitis.
 
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.
 
 
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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