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How can health care professionals use social media to attract new patients and educate consumers on health related issues while complying with stringent regulatory requirements?
Editor’s note: See APMA’s social media tools and guidelines for appropriate use of social media for DPMs.
Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannabelbey/2015/10/31/doctors-using-social-media-to-reach-the-new-consumers-of-healthcare/ to view the full article online. |
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Researchers are studying other procedures involving the gastrointestinal tract to treat the chronic disease.
Visit http://www.wsj.com/articles/if-gastric-bypass-benefits-type-2-diabetes-might-other-surgeries-help-too-1446474212 to view the full article online. |
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For many of us in the health care industry, reaching the ICD-10 transition on October 1 has been a long journey.
Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s
ICD-10 Resources on APMA.org. Visit http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/managed-healthcare-executive/news/icd-10-transition-what-s-next to view the full article online. |
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When people called Greg Stumbo to talk Obamacare, it was usually to say they were against it. The Democratic Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives knew just what to say.
Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/11/03/gop-win-in-kentucky-sets-up-unprecedented-affordable-care-act-fight/ to view the full article online. |
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Rising drug prices have led many Medicare drug plans to raise premiums, deductibles and other costs by large amounts.
Visit http://www.pbs.org/newshour/making-sense/big-hikes-drug-prices-make-medicare-open-enrollment-shopping-must/ to view the full article online. |
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Sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout and experiencing flare-ups, according to a new study.
Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/sleep-apnea-is-bad-enough-on-its-own-but-it-may-also-increase-the-risk-of-gout/2015/10/30/bab6b494-7e76-11e5-beba-927fd8634498_story.html to view the full article online. |
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Having diabetes doesn't mean the game is over. Here's how to score a touchdown against the disease.
Visit http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2015/11/03/diabetes-self-management-you-are-the-quarterback-of-your-care to view the full article online. |
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When people with diabetes take proactive steps to monitor key health indicators, experts agree it’s possible to prevent some of the most severe risks of diabetes, including lower limb amputation.
Visit http://www.myprimetimenews.com/simple-steps-that-help-diabetics-keep-their-feet-healthy/ to view the full article online. |
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Even though sudden and painful foot spasms are super-common, doctors don’t know exactly what causes them.
Editor’s note: See APMA’s information that
demonstrates podiatrists are the most qualified medical professionals to treat the foot and ankle. Visit https://www.yahoo.com/health/why-does-my-foot-cramp-1292271078236214.html to view the full article online. |
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Most blisters will heal on their own, but there are still things you can do to recover from a blister more quickly.
Visit http://www.prevention.com/health/how-care-blister?cid=soc_PreventionMag_TWITTER_Prevention__ to view the full article online. |
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CMS released a final rule that aims to advance the way covered services are measured and strengthen Medicaid beneficiary protection and care access.
Visit http://revcycleintelligence.com/news/cms-final-rule-improves-medicaid-beneficiaries-care-access to view the full article online. |
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Because of a lack of integration across systems, there is an increased risk for errors, jeopardizing the health of individuals.
Visit http://techcrunch.com/2015/11/03/fixing-the-healthcare-dichotomy/ to view the full article online. |
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ICD-10 implementation has reached its one-month anniversary with ICD-10 optimism apparently going strong as the health care industry enters into November.
Visit http://revcycleintelligence.com/news/why-the-healthcare-world-didnt-end-with-icd-10s-switchover to view the full article online. |
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Here are 10 things to know about the physician fee schedule, which is the first final rule issued since the repeal of the sustainable growth rate formula.
Visit http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-finalizes-physician-fee-schedule-for-2016-10-things-to-know.html to view the full article online. |
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86 million Americans are living with prediabetes, and up to a third of these individuals will develop Type 2 diabetes within five years if left untreated.
Editor's note: Studies prove care
by a podiatrist helps prevent diabetes complications and saves health care dollars. Visit http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/258702-preventing-diabetes-is-within-our-reach-congress-must-act-now to view the full article online. |
