| January 18, 2024
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In This Issue |
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National News
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What PATIENTS Are Reading
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Healthcare Finance News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a final rule intended to streamline the prior authorization process.
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Medical Economics
Preserving principal becomes especially important for physicians toward the end of their career.
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Physicians Practice
Effective patient engagement can help to improve collections at the start of the year.
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Pulmonology Advisor
While the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the issue of physician burnout, many of the systemic factors that underlie the problem persist.
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Urology Times
Increased interoperability in health-care can help to reduce some of the administrative and financial burdens physicians face, according to an expert.
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kevinmd.com
Active listening during a patient visit can help to improve the patient experience.
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Healthcare Dive
Patients were more likely to have a follow-up appointment within a week following a telehealth visit than an in-person visit, according to a new study.
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Medical Economics
As many as one in five physicians took less than a week of vacation time the previous year, according to new research.
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NBC News
Wearing supportive footwear at home can help to reduce stress on the feet.
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First For Women
Dry winter air can be a factor for those experiencing cold feet.
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Prevention
Shoes that don't offer adequate support should be worn in moderation.
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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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