APMA News Brief

Two senators have reached a bipartisan agreement regarding cost-sharing reduction subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

Visit https://khn.org/news/2-senators-reach-deal-on-a-health-law-fix-but-bringing-congress-along-is-tricky/ to view the full article online.

In its second year, MIPS has a new proposed participation option that would allow clinicians to form virtual groups to report on performance measures.

Visit http://healthexec.com/topics/care-delivery/come-together-5-things-know-about-forming-virtual-group-mips to view the full article online.

Setting aside time for patients to come in the day they call can attract new patients and increase patient satisfaction, but preparation is needed to make it work.

Visit http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/same-day-scheduling-can-improve-patient-satisfaction-and-your-bottom-line/506048/ to view the full article online.

Although they might not be common, abusive comments from patients can cause ongoing damage to physicians, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2017/10/18/patient-prejudice-wounds-doctors/ to view the full article online.

To protect their reputation online, physicians should be aware of the top physician review sites, among other considerations.

Visit https://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/practice-management/news/online/%7B6ba376fb-0254-4e8d-8f71-5cabc5df9f8d%7D/physicians-must-take-action-to-claim-improve-their-online-reputation to view the full article online.

With cellphones now common, more physicians are being confronted with requests from patients who want to record their encounter.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/should-patients-be-allowed-record-their-doctors to view the full article online.

High-performing physician practices create an environment of open communication between leaders and staff, experts say. 

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/mgma-2017-high-performing-companies-adrian-gostick-chester-elton to view the full article online.

Being able to stay active and maintain one's quality of life are important reasons to practice good foot hygiene.

Visit http://thechronicleherald.ca/valleyharvester/1512133-the-importance-of-good-foot-care to view the full article online.

Knowing the specific characteristics of your feet is important when it comes to selecting the right pair of shoes.

Visit http://www.star2.com/health/2017/10/16/best_type_of_shoes_for_you/ to view the full article online.

Wearing the same shoes for days on end as well as wearing tight shoes and socks can lead to smelly feet.

Visit http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/health/wellness/smelly-winter-feet-how-to-deal-with-them-11364117803493 to view the full article online.

Wide heels and supportive arches are two factors to consider in choosing comfortable shoes, according to Hillary Brenner, a podiatrist in New York City.

Visit https://www.today.com/style/4-tips-finding-comfortable-heels-boots-flats-t117107 to view the full article online.

More than half of physicians in a recent survey said delivering high-quality care will be more difficult over the next two years.

Visit http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/delivery-of-care-expected-to-get-harder-doctors-predict/507218/ to view the full article online.

To use benchmarking data effectively, experts recommend focusing on what you considering to be your key performance indicators.

Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/mgma-2017-tips-benchmarking-increase-efficiency-practice-profitability-david-gans-greg to view the full article online.

Electronic health records increasingly are being used in malpractice claims, according to new research.

Visit http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/technology/ehrs-play-role-more-malpractice-claims to view the full article online.

Examining the internal factors that might be contributing to burnout can help ameliorate the problem for some physicians.

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/physicians-should-look-inward-keep-burning-out to view the full article online.