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The average annual net revenue that physicians generate for hospitals has increased by more than 50 percent since 2016, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physicians-generate-2-4m-each-year-for-hospitals-survey to view the full article online.

 
A number of bills taking various approaches to the issue of surprise billing have been proposed at both the state and federal levels.

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20190221.859328/full/ to view the full article online.

 
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In addition to cost considerations, patients in a recent survey indicated that physician location and insurance were important factors in deciding where to seek treatment.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/to-increase-patient-satisfaction-providers-need-to-start-talking-about-costs-survey to view the full article online.

 
New data reveal a dramatic increase in the percentage of physicians employed by hospitals since 2012.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/hospital-acquisitions-of-physician-practices-rose-128-since-2012 to view the full article online.

 
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services attributes much of the expected significant growth in health-care spending to an increase in the number of baby boomers joining the Medicare rolls.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/reimbursement/78137 to view the full article online.

 
Despite a recent dip, the rate of burnout among physicians remains quite high.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out and in need of help? APMA’s Physician Well-Being resources can help (www.apma.org/wellbeing).

Visit https://www.healio.com/family-medicine/practice-management/news/online/%7Bfbbd8970-9713-4993-b915-084eb7ed6642%7D/physician-burnout-rate-decreases to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Podiatrists can help to identify the presence of skin cancer on feet.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s skin cancer information with your patients.

Visit http://www.miningjournal.net/life/tuesday-health/2019/02/skin-cancer-can-be-found-on-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
For people with diabetes, it's important to pay particular attention to foot care to reduce the risk of complications.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s Diabetes Campaign materials year-round at www.apma.org/diabetes.

Visit https://www.medicaldaily.com/4-foot-problems-linked-diabetes-430325 to view the full article online.

 
Some clinicians have used botulism toxin to treat cases of plantar fasciitis.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s heel pain information with your patients.

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a26308346/plantar-fasciitis-treatment-botox/ to view the full article online.

 
Good arch support and shock absorption are important considerations when choosing casual shoes.

 

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted footwear and recommend these products to your patients.

Visit https://www.whowhatwear.com/best-flat-shoes-for-feet to view the full article online.

 
Wait and travel times for health-related appointments are generally longer than for other services, according to the report.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/travel-to-healthcare-appointments-wait-times-havent-improved-in-11-years/549024/ to view the full article online.

 
Improving patient compliance with a treatment plan can require a change in mindset and some new communication strategies.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/communication-tips-dealing-non-adherent-patients to view the full article online.

 
To make your website more attractive and useful to potential patients, it can help to make it fast to load and easy to navigate on mobile phones, among other considerations.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s Practice Website Tips and how to promote your practice at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/practice-management/9-steps-to-make-your-website-userfriendly to view the full article online.

 
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