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In a final rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that Medicare Part D plans will be required to provide drug pricing information to clinicians electronically.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/part-d-plans-required-give-drug-pricing-information-through-electronic-prescribing-or-ehr to view the full article online.

 
Recommended steps for setting up a well-being program for physicians include starting out by identifying goals and getting feedback from stakeholders.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing to help you manage burnout, work–life balance, and more.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/4-steps-creating-effective-physician-well-being-program to view the full article online.

 
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Discussing financial issues with patients upfront can help to head off problems that might arise later on.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has tips for DPMs on communicating with patients about out-of-network status and physician termination from Medicare Advantage plans.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/7-steps-hold-cost-care-conversations-your-patients to view the full article online.

 
The survey of 400 residents indicated that only 2% were interested in starting their own practice.

 

Editor’s note: You’ll find job listings for a variety of practice arrangement types, including of hospital-based employment opportunities, at the APMA Career Center. APMA’s Young Physicians’ Transition Series is also here to help residents at each stage in their career.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/close-to-half-of-last-year-residents-would-prefer-hospital-employment-survey-finds.html to view the full article online.

 
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Workplace solutions for physician burnout can include setting realistic workloads and fostering a supportive environment, according to an expert.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for American Psychological Association’s guide to resilience and coping mechanisms more burnout resources to help you.

Visit https://www.healio.com/psychiatry/practice-management/news/online/%7B7aaea8fc-a663-434a-b23f-1d2081e44f2f%7D/physician-burnout-focus-on-the-environment-not-the-individual to view the full article online.

 
While more health plans are buying to virtual health, patients have shown more reticence, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/patients-arent-sold-on-virtual-health-benefits-payers-find/554887/ to view the full article online.

 
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Podiatrists are the experts when it comes to treating the full range of conditions related to feet and ankles.

 

Editor’s note: Let your enthusiasm for this year’s spring foot health awareness campaign continue all year. Keep using the hashtag #OperateLikeaDPM on social media and visit www.apma.org/foothealth for details and resources.

Visit https://www.flagstaffbusinessnews.com/todays-podiatrist-operate-like-a-dpm/ to view the full article online.

 
When a bunion results in daily pain, it may be time to consider surgical options.

 

Editor's note: Share APMA's "What is a bunion?" content with your patients.

Visit https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/bridgeport/lifestyle/does-my-bunion-need-surgery/768371/ to view the full article online.

 
Shoes that are too flat and offer little or no support can lead to foot and other problems if overused.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s video on how to avoid a Flip-Flop Fiasco is on YouTube and recommend APMA Seal-Accepted footwear to your patients.

Visit https://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/2042250/types-of-summer-shoes-you-should-never-wear/ to view the full article online.

 
Adopting evidence-based, patient centric approach can benefit patients and potentially reduce costs.

Visit https://thedoctorweighsin.com/patient-centric-care/ to view the full article online.

 
According to a new survey, physician groups are now more likely to take on risk from a payment model than they were in 2015.

 

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

Visit https://www.modernhealthcare.com/payment/medical-groups-slowly-taking-more-risk to view the full article online.

 
Female physicians were trusted slightly more than male physicians, according to the survey.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/survey-finds-over-9-10-people-say-doctors-are-most-trusted-professionals to view the full article online.

 
Developing a plan for remodeling, evaluating financing options, and deciding how to work while changes are being made are among the considerations when exploring a practice makeover.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/6-steps-successful-medical-practice-makeover to view the full article online.

 
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