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Physicians should be able and willing to discuss finances with their patients, as many patients are struggling to pay for needed medication, according to one physician. 

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Editor’s note: Find a sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and physician termination from Medicare Advantage plans.

Visit https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/practice-management/practical-tips-pearls-help-ease-patients-financial-burdens to view the full article online.

 
The average retirement age of physicians is 68, as opposed to 63 for the general workforce.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/practice-management/article/3793 to view the full article online.

 
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A new report on physician recruitment reveals high demand, especially for specialists.

 

Editor’s note: Looking to hire?  Visit APMA's Career Center for all your hiring needs. 

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/do-you-pay-enough-recruit-demand-clinicians-check-these-trends to view the full article online.

 
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According to a new report, the bonuses and pay many physician practices receive increasingly are being tied to value-based metrics.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2019/07/08/physicians-see-more-pay-tied-to-patient-satisfaction-and-outcomes/#7eaf66602dd7 to view the full article online.

 
The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a large increase in health-care jobs.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-industry-adds-close-35000-jobs-june to view the full article online.

 
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Podiatrists say that, especially for those with wider feet, a shoe should feel perfectly comfortable on the first try in order to be considered for purchase.

Visit https://www.whowhatwear.com/best-sneakers-for-wide-feet/slide2 to view the full article online.

 
Looking after the health of your feet is especially important while the weather is warm during these summer months.

Visit https://www.theunion.com/news/take-steps-to-protect-your-feet-this-summer/ to view the full article online.

 
While freeing your feet may be tempting during these months of warm summer sun, flip-flops aren’t the best choice for heavy walking or hiking.

Visit https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/living-well-dont-let-the-wrong-summer-footwear-harm-your-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
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Many children participate in sports or other fun activities during the summer months, and it is very important to take preventive measures regarding foot injury.

Visit https://www.fox47news.com/news/local-news/summer-foot-injuries-in-children to view the full article online.

 
There are many factors to consider when buying shoes, and issues concerning the health of your feet should be among the first to be explored.

Visit https://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20190708/toe-line-for-healthy-feet to view the full article online.

 
Getting into medical writing can be challenging for even medical professionals, but medical writing as a practice can also be a valuable way to make a difference.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/lifestyle/how-doctors-can-enter-the-world-of-medical-writing to view the full article online.

 
A study conducted on both patients and physicians finds that physicians are not much more informed than patients are on the costs, services and quality of received health-care.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/physicians-aren-t-much-better-at-choosing-high-value-care-than-patients-study-finds.html to view the full article online.

 
The threat of cybercrime still looms in the health-care industry, which is why safeguarding patient data properly is essential.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/industry-voices-healthcare-cybercrime-10-tips-for-safeguarding-patient-data-properly to view the full article online.

 
Implicit and explicit gender bias within the field of health-care professionals is still a talking point, as men are more heavily associated with surgery and careers while women continue to be associated with family needs.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/gender-bias-persists-medicine-including-surgery-study-finds to view the full article online.

 
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