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New rules finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will allow for expanded use of teleheath services under Medicare Advantage by next year.

 

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s issue brief and more information on telehealth and check out our Medicare Advantage resources.

Visit https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/cms-finalizes-telehealth-expansion-for-medicare-advantage-plans to view the full article online.

 
Although overall wages for physicians have increased over the past several years, pay for women continues to lag, and the problem appears to be getting worse.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/physician-pay-up-20-since-2015-but-gender-gap-widens/552383/ to view the full article online.

 
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Patient satisfaction depends not only on clinical outcomes but also on the quality of the patient's financial experience with a practice.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/financial-transparency-key-patient-satisfaction to view the full article online.

 
A new studies finds that a number of factors play into a physician's decision regarding whether to participate in Medicaid.

 

Editor's note: See APMA’s Medicaid resources at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20190401.678690/full/ to view the full article online.

 
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Listening to the concerns of employees and carefully examining all of your practice's financial relationships are among the ways physician practices can help stay safe, according to an attorney.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/4-tips-to-protect-physician-practices-against-healthcare-fraud-from-a-former-prosecutor to view the full article online.

 
Staying organized and keeping good documentation are among the things than help physicians steer clear of problems when launching a new practice.

 

Editor’s note: The APMA Career Center has all your hiring and job search needs covered.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/6-mistakes-avoid-when-starting-your-private-practice to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Avoiding heels, wearing bunion splints and giving your toes a little TLC can be helpful when caring for bunions.

 

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients and download APMA’s digital brochure on bunions for your practice—you can even customize it with your practice information.

Visit https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/how-to-get-rid-of-bunions/ to view the full article online.

 
Soaking the feet in warm water with Epsom salt, honey or oatmeal helps soften and loosen dry skin and improves blood flow to the feet.

 

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.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324909.php to view the full article online.

 
Sporty sandals that have thick soles and wide bands along the foot are a great design that also increase shock absorption.

 

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/podiatrist-approved-spring-shoe-trends/slide3 to view the full article online.

 
In warm weather months, it’s a good idea to examine feet for athlete’s foot.

 

Editor's note: Share APMA’s athlete's foot info page with your patients.

Visit https://myfox8.com/2019/04/10/healthy-spring-tips-for-healthy-spring-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
Technology that can provide scheduling reminders and targeted notifications can help to improve patient engagement.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/business/value-based-care-rings-new-era-patient-engagement to view the full article online.

 
In a newly released letter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered some clarification regarding its Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/cdc-clarifies-opioid-prescribing-guideline-say-doctors-should-use-their-clinical to view the full article online.

 
Providing physicians with greater autonomy as well as leadership development opportunities could help to reduce burnout.

 

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.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/leadership-development-may-be-linked-reduced-burnout-rates to view the full article online.

 
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