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May 30, 2024 In This Issue
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What PATIENTS Are Reading
National News
Podiatry Today
Despite a physician understanding a patient’s clinical needs, it can be hard for the patient to accept recommendations for challenging surgeries.
 
American Medical Association
Lifestyle medicine can help physicians over the age of 65 deal with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization caused by burnout.
 
Editor’s note: APMA has a suite of physician wellbeing resources to help you at www.apma.org/wellbeing.
 
HealthExec
Average pay for physicians increased by 6 percent in 2023, but the rising cost of living means it barely affected real income.
 
Fulcrum
Most physicians now view generative artificial intelligence as a helpful tool, but they are raising concerns about who will be liable if there are errors.
 
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American Hospital Association
Several House committees held hearings on how to reduce administrative burdens that lead to consolidation in healthcare.
 
Forbes
Medical associations and groups sent the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services a letter saying that Change Healthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, should be responsible for notifying patients about the effects of the cyberattack.
 
Fierce Healthcare
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers support site-neutral payments, which standardizes the prices for procedures regardless of location.
 
The Conversation
Doctors use social media for a variety of reasons, from professional to personal, and it improves their patients’ views of them.
 
Editor’s note: Read more articles like this about the human side of health care at www.apma.org/softskills.
 
Buzzfeed
Podiatrists are concerned about some of patients’ habits when it comes to their footwear, like wearing Crocs for long hours of walking and standing.
 
Health
Sandals with arch support can help patients with conditions like plantar fasciitis when they are enjoying summer activities.
 
Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.
 
TIME
Podophobia, an overwhelming fear of feet, can cause people to avoid getting foot care even if it’s needed.
 
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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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