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American Podiatric Medical Association

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The Department of Justice has announced the creation of an eleventh regional Medicare Fraud Strike Force, this one to be based in the Newark, New Jersey/Philadelphia region. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/doj-hhs-continue-war-medicare-fraud-formation-new-regional-fraud-strike-force to view the full article online.

 
In a blog post for Health Affairs, Robert Berenson and Alan Lazaroff urge the Department of Health and Human Services to change course with regard to its proposal concerning evaluation and management coding.

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20180814.373630/full/ to view the full article online.

 
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Potential strategies for success with alternative payment models include utilizing telehealth and strategic partnerships.

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

Visit http://www.medicaleconomics.com/health-law-and-policy/strategies-manage-risk-value-based-payment-environment to view the full article online.

 
A higher percentage of female physicians are affected by burnout than male physicians, and they are also more likely to seek professional help when they experience burnout, according to research.

Visit https://wire.ama-assn.org/life-career/how-does-gender-impact-physician-burnout-3-key-takeaways to view the full article online.

 
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A high percentage of Americans have avoided seeking the care they needed because of concerns about cost, especially women, according to a new survey

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/more-than-20-of-americans-skip-medical-care-due-to-cost-survey-finds/529788/ to view the full article online.

 
In choosing a physician, patients are most interested in having someone who will listen to them and treat them with care and respect, according to one expert.

Editor’s note: How to get your practice online and cultivate content, social media tips, and more.

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What Patients are Reading
Using shoe stretchers to break in new shoes and wearing moisture-wicking socks are among the ways to make shoes more comfortable.

Visit https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/shoes/how-to-make-travel-shoes-more-comfortable to view the full article online.

 
When shopping for new shoes, consider doing so late in the day, when feet tend to be most swollen, and try several different shoes before deciding what fits best.

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

Visit https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/g22668274/best-walking-shoes-women/ to view the full article online.

 
Certain foot conditions become more common among older people, and factors such as obesity and poor blood flow to the feet can make matters worse. 

Visit https://health.usnews.com/wellness/aging-well/articles/2018-08-08/6-things-you-dont-know-about-your-aging-feet to view the full article online.

 
To keep feet healthy, limit the use of high heels during the day, vary heel height and considering stretching and massaging feet and calves after wearing high heels.

Visit https://robbreport.com/muse/beauty-wellness/art-of-the-heel-2811222/ to view the full article online.

 
The average compensation for hospital CEOs rose by 93 percent from 2005 to 2015, an increase far greater than for physicians or nurses, according to a new study.

Editor’s note: APMA provides reimbursement resources at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/wage-gap-between-hospital-executives-and-doctors-widening-study-shows to view the full article online.

 
While many physicians consider prior authorization a major cause of administrative burdens, some research suggests benefits in some instances.

Editor’s Note: See APMA’s EHR Decision Guide for DPMs on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/prior-authorization-moves-to-ehrs/528808/ to view the full article online.

 
Ways to increase interview opportunities including contacting journalists directly and building your social media presence. 

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/practice-management/how-doctors-can-connect-with-the-media to view the full article online.

 
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