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American Podiatric Medical Association

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Salaries are up not just for physicians but for office staff and management as well, according to a new report.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s 2018 podiatric practice survey data for information on practice type, income, and more.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/healthcare-salaries-increase-across-board-sizeable-growth-for-medical-practice-leaders to view the full article online.

 
A new study suggests that professional coaching, administered by telephone, can have positive effects in reducing emotional exhaustion and overall burnout among 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.healio.com/internal-medicine/practice-management/news/online/%7B956cac3a-77fb-433c-a0bd-e56a57adeb74%7D/professional-coaching-intervention-may-reduce-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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Allowing scheduling and providing patient education are among the ways that could increase the value of a patient portal.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/7-tips-get-more-out-your-patient-portal to view the full article online.

 
Tips for managing a successful practice include providing staff with the right tools and training, as well as setting goals and expectations for them.

Visit https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/practice-management/five-step-leadership-system-supports-patient-workflow-staff-efficiency to view the full article online.

 
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In transitioning to retirement, it’s important to have a plan that includes both financial and personal components.

 

Editor’s note: Retiring? List items for sale on APMA’s Buyers’ Guide and let APMA’s Closing a Practice guide help you through the retirement process.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/career-development/why-retirement-can-be-physician-s-toughest-test-yet to view the full article online.

 
Increasing communication time with patients isn’t always easy, but there are ways to help increase the quality of physician-patient interactions.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/industry-voices-patients-aren-t-cattle-so-deliver-a-personalized-process-and-improve to view the full article online.

 
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The feet can be a good indicator of health problems in other parts of the body.

Visit https://footwearnews.com/2019/focus/health/odiatrist-book-ask-the-foot-doctor-health-issues-1202812912/ to view the full article online.

 
Worn treads, broken-down cushioning, and foot pain are strong indications that it might be time to get new workout shoes.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s sports shoes guidelines with your patients.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/good-sweat/when-to-replace-sneakers/ to view the full article online.

 
When it comes to high heels, it helps to gauge how long it’s safe and comfortable to wear a specific pair.

 

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

Visit https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/do-high-heels-really-ruin-your-feet to view the full article online.

 
Consulting with a podiatrist can help runners make better decisions regarding choosing shoes that are best suited to their feet.

 

Editor's note: Tell your patients about APMA's list of athletic shoes given the APMA Seal of Acceptance and share APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types.

Visit https://consumer.healthday.com/fitness-information-14/jogging-and-running-health-news-261/choose-your-running-shoes-carefully-748793.html to view the full article online.

 
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Discussing costs early in the process and going over payment options are among the ways to help clear the air with patients about the cost of their care.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/practice-management/how-to-communicate-clearly-with-patients-about-healthcare-costs to view the full article online.

 
While inpatient use of telehealth services has increased, its use in outpatient facilities, particularly those not owned by hospitals, has shown less growth.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/telehealth-use-jumps-at-inpatient-settings/560255/ to view the full article online.

 
According to a new survey, a majority of physicians are still paying off student loan debt.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has student loan repayment resources for members.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/physicians-pursue-several-strategies-retire-heavy-student-debt-load to view the full article online.

 
While a strong majority of Americans view physicians favorably, a deeper dive reveals a few negative attitudes, a new survey shows.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/do-americans-trust-physicians-new-survey-reveals-answer to view the full article online.

 
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