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Top 10 APMA Stories of 2018
 As 2018 comes to a close, APMA wishes its members, partners and other podiatric medical professionals a safe and happy holiday season. We hope you enjoy this special "year in review" issue of APMA News Brief, with a look at the most-clicked content from 2018. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=537945&issueID=57467 to view the full article online.

 
Should Athletes Wear Flip Flops?
Because they don't offer much in the way of stability or support, flip-flops aren't ideal for heavy use.

Visit https://barbend.com/flip-flops-athletes-pros-cons/ to view the full article online.

 
CMS Finalizes 2019 Payment Rules for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Inpatient Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Facilities
New final rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have implications for inpatient rehab facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities and skilled nursing facilities.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-finalizes-2019-payment-rules-skilled-nursing-facilities-inpatient-rehabilitation-and to view the full article online.

 
Survey Finds Most Practices Have Portals, but Don’t Derive Benefits
Although most physician practices offer patient portals, fewer are generating value from them, according to a survey.

Visit https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/most-practices-have-portals-but-dont-derive-benefits to view the full article online.

 
Physician Survey Offers Glimpse Into Thoughts About Work, Burnout, Pay
In a recent survey, nearly nine out of ten physicians reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout in the past year.

Visit https://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/physician-survey-offers-glimpse-into-thoughts-about-work-burnout-pay to view the full article online.

 
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Beating Bunions Can Save You From Unsightly Pain—But What Can Be Done?
The wrong shoes can increase the risk of bunions or make existing bunions worse.


Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free "Beat Bunion Blues" materials with your patients.

Visit https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/beating-bunions-can-save-you-13006151 to view the full article online.

 
Functional Orthotics—Your Body’s BFF
Talking to one's podiatrist about custom orthotics can help patients determine what's right for them.

Visit http://www.southlakestyle.com/2018/07/30/177750/functional-orthotics-your-body-s-bff to view the full article online.

 
Doctors Tell Lawmakers: Don’t Scrap MIPS
Five physicians who testified before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee advocated for fixing rather than replacing the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.


Editor’s note: check out APMA’s MIPS Member FAQs for all you need to know about the program.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/doctors-tell-lawmakers-don-t-scrap-mips to view the full article online.

 
Some Doctors, Patients Balk at Medicare's 'Flat Fee' Payment Proposal
Physicians and patient have had mixed reactions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' new proposed rule regarding revisions to physician payment policies.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/07/27/632473673/some-doctors-patients-balk-at-medicares-flat-fee-payment-proposal to view the full article online.

 
Spending on Prescription Drugs in the US: Where Does All the Money Go?
An analysis by Health Affairs estimates that $480 billion was spent on pharmaceutical drugs in the U.S. in 2016.

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20180726.670593/full/ to view the full article online.

 
AARP: 3 in 4 Older Adults Support Opioid Prescription Limits
A large majority of older Americans indicated their support for limits on the amount of opioids they could be prescribed by their physician, according to new poll.


Editor’s note: APMA has created an Opioid Use and Abuse Prevention resource just for members.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/poll-three-four-older-adults-support-opioid-prescription-limits to view the full article online.

 
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