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Physician, hospital, and insurer groups have all filed briefs in support of maintaining the Affordable Care Act.

 

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.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/insurers-hospitals-physicians-united-stance-aca-lawsuit to view the full article online.

 
After a congressional hearing on the subject of surprise billing, provider groups released a letter expressing support for billing protections, with some caveats.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospital-doctor-lobbies-support-surprise-billing-protections-but-not-bun/551939/ to view the full article online.

 
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Whether it makes sense for a practice to outsource some or all of its information technology functions depends on a number of factors.

 

Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation and other issues.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/technology/it-services-your-practice-house-or-outsourced to view the full article online.

 
A new white paper reveals strong recent growth in telehealth services as well as a slight decrease in emergency department use.

 

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s issue brief and more information on telehealth.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/growth-telehealth-outpaces-other-avenues-care-least-2016-2017 to view the full article online.

 
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According to a new study, a significant number of physicians are not up to speed on their responsibilities with regard to their practice’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

Editor’s note: Gain a better understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to your practice in a special section on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/many-physicians-unaware-legal-requirements-to-care-for-patients-disability-study-finds to view the full article online.

 
A new analysis suggests that apology laws have not resulted in a reduction of malpractice claims or lawsuits.

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources for members.

Visit https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2019/04/02/when-sorry-makes-things-worse/ to view the full article online.

 
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While surgery can be an option in severe cases of plantar fasciitis, plenty of conservative options are available for less extreme cases.

 

Editor’s note: Download our digital brochure on heel pain, which can be customized you’re your practice information.

Visit https://footwearnews.com/2019/focus/health/plantar-fasciitis-treatments-1202749015/ to view the full article online.

 
From bunions to nail infections and beyond, podiatrists can treat a wide range of foot conditions.

 

Editor’s note: APMA’s easy to read, concise Foot Health Conditions information page is a resource to share with your patients.

Visit https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/xpose/article/lifestyle/287706/Dreading-exposing-your-feet-this-summer-7-common-foot-conditions-a-podiatrist-can-sort-for-good to view the full article online.

 
A new form of bunion surgery called lapidus bunionectomy can reduce the amount of time needed for recovery.

 

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

Visit https://www.rd.com/health/bunion-surgery-was-walking-days-later/ to view the full article online.

 
The rise of social media and drug company advertising are just two of the factors that have changed the dynamics of physician-patient relationships.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/patients-take-charge to view the full article online.

 
Given that physicians' patient experience scores can vary widely from one quarter to the next, interpreting subjective data about physician performance can be difficult, some experts say.

Visit https://www.medicalbag.com/home/business/best-way-to-interpret-patient-experience-scores-remain-elusive/ to view the full article online.

 
New research suggests that physicians at the beginning of their careers are at greater risk of burnout than more established physicians.

 

Editor’s note: Please see APMA’s new Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing for help managing burnout, work–life balance, and more.

Visit https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/home/topics/practice-management/trend-toward-physician-burnout-on-the-rise-in-early-career-physicians/ to view the full article online.

 
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