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June 6, 2024 In This Issue
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American Medical Association
Building confidence among physicians and patients is key to implementing artificial intelligence that works for healthcare.
 
Podiatry Today
Indoor cycling has risen in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, but this has led to an increase in podiatrists seeing indoor cycling injuries in patients.
 
MedPage Today
Data shows that in 2022, 28 U.S. physicians endorsing medical products on X (previously Twitter) made nearly $1.5 million from those companies, raising questions about the ethics of those promotions.
 
American Medical Association
Reading books about leadership and going even further to create an office book club can help reduce staff burnout while reinforcing the organization’s values.
 
Editor’s note: For more resources on these topics, see APMA’s resource pages on soft skills and physician well-being.
 
Lower Extremity Review
Around one fifth of lawn mower injuries treated at U.S. hospitals involved the lower extremity with the most common injuries being laceration, strain or sprain, and fracture.
 
Physician’s Weekly
Due to their odd working hours, physicians can find it hard to eat healthy snacks, and they should avoid “rat snacking” to ensure they are getting the proper nutrients.
 
Forbes
The American Medical Association is pondering whether it should look into legal actions against UnitedHealthcare to recoup doctors’ losses caused by Change Healthcare’s cyberattack.
 
Editor’s note: APMA and others’ advocacy that CMS allow providers impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack to apply for a hardship exception from MIPS participation in 2024 has been granted!
 
Medical Xpress
A study found that light, well-intended humor can help medical assistants feel more satisfied with their jobs, particularly if their work is demanding.
 
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What Patients are Reading
Women’s Health
Pop star Miley Cyrus told W Magazine she exercises in heels to feminize the workout space, but podiatrists advise against doing this at home due to potential dangers.
 
New York Magazine
Nail clippers are essential to maintaining nail health, but cheap clippers can cause damage during a trim.
 
BuzzFeed
Wearing comfortable shoes are key to avoiding feet injuries during summer travel.
 
Editor’s note: For the latest list of seal-approved products, visit 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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