APMA News Brief

Visit http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/ama-wire/post/4-steps-prepare-medicares-new-payment-systems to view the full article online.

From technology solutions to personal phone calls, physician practices are experimenting with various ways to drive down the number of no-show patients, according to a recent Medscape article. 

Visit http://www.fiercepracticemanagement.com/story/3-more-ways-reduce-patient-no-show-rates/2016-05-13 to view the full article online.

This week’s headline news that hospital errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. is a wake-up call for both hospital leaders and us potential patients. 

Visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kare-anderson/how-doctors-and-patients-_b_9865752.html to view the full article online.

On April 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released 962 pages of proposed rules for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, or MACRA. 

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/macranomics-guide-physicians to view the full article online.

Properly fitted shoes do not cause foot problems. However, hammertoe, bunion, tailor's bunion and mallet toe are foot deformities most often attributed to wearing footwear that cramps the toes, forces the toes against the front of the shoe or causes the foot to unnaturally bend or arch. 

Visit http://bismarcktribune.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/hospital-column/poor-fitting-footwear-contributes-to-corns-calluses/article_cd5d28cc-a985-5f54-8710-9aaebda2cdfd.html to view the full article online.

If you're like most people, you probably run to maintain mental clarity and relieve stress. However, Haim Cohen DPM, a podiatrist at the TriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute, says if you don't take your regimen seriously, you may end up adding stress to your life – in the form of an overuse injury.

Visit http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sponsor-story/trihealth/2016/05/16/trihealth-running-injuries-fractures-plantar-fasciitis/83585920/ to view the full article online.

Whether you are suffering from diabetes, arthritis, back pain, or foot pain, orthotics can help alleviate and even repair the condition. 

Visit http://www.kyforward.com/foot-health-how-do-you-know-if-your-orthotics-actually-fit-correctly/ to view the full article online.

Summertime, and the living is easy. However, the warm weather can mean a lot of wear and tear on the feet as sandals become the footwear of choice. 

Visit http://footwearnews.com/2016/focus/womens/summer-footcare-tips-healthy-feet-sandals-flip-flops-221046/ to view the full article online.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/tough-questions-ask-vendors-about-hipaa-compliance to view the full article online.

While physicians are generally feeling better about their income in 2015, they're feeling worse about the Affordable Care Act than they have in several years, according to survey results announced by the Medicus Firm. 

Visit http://www.fiercepracticemanagement.com/story/survey-docs-satisfied-pay-losing-patience-aca/2016-05-13 to view the full article online.

Older physicians—especially those who are still interested in actively contributing to health care after retirement—have invaluable knowledge to pass on. Find out what one physician has to say about the profession finding new ways for these doctors to impart what they’ve learned.

Visit http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/ama-wire/post/harnessing-senior-physicians-expertise to view the full article online.

Physicians do not base their treatment decisions on cost, physicians told a House Energy and Commerce Committee Tuesday. 

Visit http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/part-b-proposal-too-limiting-costly-patients-advocates-tell-house-energy-committee to view the full article online.

More and more patients are publishing physician online ratings, making it difficult for physicians to control their brand in the digital world, according to Diagnostic Images.

Visit http://www.beckersasc.com/asc-turnarounds-ideas-to-improve-performance/5-steps-for-physicians-to-optimize-their-online-reputation.html to view the full article online.

On October 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) grace period for denials of claims under ICD-10 will end. 

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/how-physicians-can-prepare-now-cms-removes-icd-10-safety-net to view the full article online.