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American Podiatric Medical Association

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According to former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, eliminating the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate without making other changes is likely to increase consumer health-care costs.

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

Visit https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/1/tom-price-repeal-obamacare-mandate-will-drive-cost/ to view the full article online.

 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced its new Data Driven Patient Care Strategy, which is geared toward making the agency's data more accessible.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-releases-new-medicare-advantage-data-resource/522286/ to view the full article online.

 
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Inaccuracies in payers' provider directories are leading to problems in coverage for a significant number of patients, according to a new survey. 

Visit https://wire.ama-assn.org/practice-management/directory-related-mishaps-affect-patients-monthly-say-doctors to view the full article online.

 
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Health-care organizations are the top target for online attacks, and the costs of falling victim can be steep.

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources, including compliance materials, HIT info, and much more. Free to members!

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/technology/5-ways-avoid-phishing-attack-your-medical-practice to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
Poor choices in footwear can lead to a number of problems, not just for feet but other parts of the body as well.

Editor's note: Recommend APMA Seal products to your patients.

Visit https://www.prevention.com/beauty/style/g20066372/best-shoes-for-flat-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
If problems related to an ingrown toenail persist, it's best to visit a podiatrist. 

Visit https://www.360nobs.com/2018/05/how-you-can-get-rid-of-ingrown-toenails/ to view the full article online.

 
While a number of factors can lead to aching feet, consistent maintenance and attention can help. 

Visit http://www.thelcn.com/lcn05/got-a-minute-help-for-your-aching-feet-20180428 to view the full article online.

 
Cuticles help to prevent infection and should never be cut. 

Visit https://www.image.ie/beauty/ask-the-expert-everything-to-know-about-healthy-toenails-117158 to view the full article online.

 
Nearly a third of specialty practices are making use of physician assistants or nurse practitioners, with multispecialty practices most likely to employ them, according to new research. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/specialty-practices-increasingly-rely-nps-and-pas to view the full article online.

 
Surveys suggest that online reviews are influencing patients' choice of health-care provider.

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s Practice Website Tips at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/providers-jittery-over-yelpification-of-healthcare/522354/ to view the full article online.

 
According to a recent report, nine small practices out of ten aren't fully taking advantage of the advanced features their electronic health record system has to offer.

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

Visit http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/small-practices-less-likely-to-fully-utilize-their-ehrs/healthcare-administration to view the full article online.

 
More than half of U.S. physicians have reported symptoms of burnout, according to the task force. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/taskforce-offers-blueprint-for-fighting-burnout-increasing-happiness to view the full article online.

 
Even short conversations about cost can result in positive changes. 

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/navigating-cost-care-conversations-patients to view the full article online.

 
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