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After seven years of requirements driving for high adoption rates for electronic health records (EHRs), the federal government is planning to put an end to its Meaningful Use program—at least as it exists today.



Editor’s note: See APMA’s PQRS and MU resources on APMA.org.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/uncertainty-ahead-meaningful-use-and-physicians to view the full article online.

 
Representatives from key physician, hospital and patient safety organizations met last week to discuss the growing trend of assessing the competence of aging physicians and explore the question of whether national guidelines need to be developed.

Visit http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/ama-wire/post/key-stakeholders-explore-assessment-of-aging-physicians to view the full article online.

 
When is a video chat with a doctor equivalent to an office visit?

Visit http://www.statnews.com/2016/03/22/telemedicine-reimbursement/ to view the full article online.

 
The Office of Civil Rights has announced Phase 2 HIPAA audits, including a FAQ review of the entire process.



Editor’s note: APMA provides HIPAA Privacy and Security Manuals for members on APMA.org.

Visit http://healthitsecurity.com/news/ocr-releases-details-of-phase-2-hipaa-audits-starting-soon to view the full article online.

 
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The bones, ligaments and tendons in children's feet and ankles aren't fully developed yet, and damage can occur when they are stressed from hours of sports participation.



Editor’s note: Share APMA's Play it Safe sports and foot health campaign materials with your patients.

Visit http://www.thehour.com/sports/outdoor/the-running-doctor-children-s-feet-and-sports/article_02b888fd-9efe-5da8-8c5e-5dd05a23540a.html to view the full article online.

 
Now that it’s getting refreshingly warmer outside, it’s a safe bet that your feet don’t feel so fresh in your shoes.

Visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/smelly-feet-wear-deodorant_us_56e9caf1e4b0b25c91845e1f to view the full article online.

 
Stronger quads aren’t the only thing you can pick up at the gym: The close quarters, combined with the prevalence of sweat, can leave you more vulnerable to cold and flu germs, as well as skin infections.

Visit http://parade.com/464746/lesliegoldman/stay-healthy-gym-class/ to view the full article online.

 
Gout, which is a painful rheumatic disease, is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.

Visit http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/foods-to-eat-and-avoid-if-you-have-gout-t0316/ to view the full article online.

 
A healthy diet paired with exercise and proper medication management can significantly improve the quality of life of individuals living with diabetes.

Visit http://myfox8.com/2016/03/23/tips-for-managing-diabetes/ to view the full article online.

 
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The Goldfarb Foundation
Bizmatics, Inc.
There are both benefits and risks when it comes to social media for physicians and medical practices.

Visit http://www.fiercepracticemanagement.com/story/medical-practices-should-adhere-social-media-guidelines/2016-03-22 to view the full article online.

 
Society has rightly focused on the Triple Aim—improving population health, enhancing patient experience and reducing costs—as a framework for optimizing the performance of health systems in the U.S.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/why-physicians-should-frame-every-decision-quadruple-aim-mind to view the full article online.

 
Seven years after passage of the federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, more than 83% of U.S. physicians adopted Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology, up from just 24% in 2005. 



Editor’s Note: Don’t miss APMA’s Health IT resources on APMA.org.

Visit http://healthcare-executive-insight.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Top-Five-Priorities.aspx to view the full article online.

 
The White House is looking to avoid a partisan flare-up as it rings in the sixth anniversary of ObamaCare.



Editor's note: Visit APMA's health care reform page to learn more about key provisions in the ACA for podiatrists and more.

Visit http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/273628-white-house-to-lay-out-next-chapter-for-obamacare to view the full article online.

 
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