| March 28, 2024
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National News
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What PATIENTS Are Reading
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Medscape
While most medical and pharmacy claims are processing again, some physicians are still feeling the effects of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
Editor's note: APMA members are encouraged to take advantage of our new resource page to assist you if you have been impacted by the ransomware cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
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Healthcare Finance News
More expensive treatments were more likely to result in payment denials, according to a new survey.
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Axios
A new analysis of arbitration decisions regarding out-of-network care found that arbitrators have been more likely to favor providers than insurers.
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Renal and Urology News
Recent data suggests that most health-care consumers prefer digital payments.
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HealthCareExecIntelligence
Improvements in health-care technology have the potential to reduce the problem of physician burnout.
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Healthcare Finance News
The potential impact of artificial intelligence on health-care costs remains unclear, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.
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Healthcare Dive
Consumers are more willing to share their health data with their physician than with a health technology company, according to a new survey.
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Medical Economics
Cybersecurity best practices include enabling two-factor authentication and using encryption.
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NBC News
Making sure that one's walking shoes fit properly can reduce the possibility of blisters or other negative effects.
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Prevention
For those with certain foot conditions, it can be important to consider how well one's shoes will accommodate custom orthotics.
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People
Sandals that are supportive as well as stylish are a better choice than going barefoot.
Editor’s note: Filter your search to find APMA seal approved and accepted sandals at www.apma.org/seal.
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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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