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American Podiatric Medical Association

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According to a new survey, the move to value-based compensation is happening more quickly than it might appear.
Editor’s note: APMA provides reimbursement resources at APMA.org.

Visit http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/physician-leaders/4-physician-compensation-factors-watch to view the full article online.

 
While uncertainty with regard to health-care reform is likely to continue, trends such as telemedicine are likely to grow. 

Visit https://www.healthcare-informatics.com/blogs/david-levin/value-based-care/seven-healthcare-predictions-2018 to view the full article online.

 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced, an advanced alternate payment model under MACRA.

Editor’s note: APMA has everything you need to know about MACRA, MIPS, and APMs at www.apma.org/macra.

Visit http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-launches-voluntary-bundled-payments-model-first-spiking-mandatory-bundles to view the full article online.

 
By 2030, the demand for physicians is likely to exceed the supply, according to a new report.

Editor’s note: APMA helps you get the job you want you at the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ama-says-doctor-job-growth-not-likely-to-meet-future-demand/514286/ to view the full article online.

 
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While seeking out opportunities for increased revenue in the new year, physicians also should review their existing contracts with payers. 

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/2018-payment-outlook-shows-new-opportunities-old-challenges to view the full article online.

 
Millennial physicians are less likely to value owning their own practice, according to recent research. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/physician-partnerships-a-thing-of-the-past.html to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
While comfortable, sheepskin boots offer little in the way of arch support. 

Visit https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2018/01/are-soft-sheepskin-boots-hard-on-your-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
Weakened arches in the feet can lead to plantar fasciitis. 

Visit http://www.womenfitnessmag.com/key-facts-about-foot-arch-pain/ to view the full article online.

 
Paying attention to feet and toenails can help to identify problems before they worsen. 

Visit http://fox59.com/2018/01/10/starting-the-year-off-on-the-right-foot/ to view the full article online.

 
Runners can lose toenails as a result of subungual hematomas caused by microtraumas when the toe contacts the shoe box.
Editor's note: Tell your patients about APMA's list of athletic shoes given the APMA Seal of Acceptance.

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/black-toenails/do-runners-need-toenails to view the full article online.

 
To make sure your practice is prepared for a potential information technology emergency, make sure someone in the practice can serve as the coordinator of your action plan and explore options for backing up data.

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

Visit http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/6-reasons-its-critical-have-it-emergency-plan-place to view the full article online.

 
According to a new survey on physician lifestyles and happiness, slightly more than half of physicians reported having fewer than four close friends. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/medscape-half-of-physicians-extremely-or-very-happy-outside-of-work.html to view the full article online.

 
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