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According to a recent study, a majority of health-care providers have fallen short of full compliance with HIPAA’s right of access requirements.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s compliance materials for HIPAA guidelines, a corporate compliance manual, help avoiding fraud and abuse, and much more.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/most-providers-not-fully-compliant-with-hipaa-access-requirements-research/560954/ to view the full article online.

 
Among the factors to consider when acquiring a practice are accurate valuation, location, and what investment might be required in terms of equipment and technology.

 

Editor’s note: Learn how to be your own boss with the help of APMA’s infographic on starting a practice.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139086 to view the full article online.

 
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Considerations when making decisions about medical malpractice insurance include comparison shopping and taking state-specific issues into account.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/buying-medical-malpractice-insurance-independently-physician to view the full article online.

 
Time pressure to complete documentation and the total amount of time spent related to EHRs were high among the complaints of clinicians surveyed in a recent study. Complaints not linked to EHR use included having a lack of control.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for help managing physician burnout.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ehrs-fuel-burnout-but-dont-blame-it-all-on-them-study-says/561171/ to view the full article online.

 
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It helps to have a strong plan in place to increase the likelihood of a smooth transition for the physician being onboarded.

 

Editor’s note: Want to start your own practice? Get started at the APMA Career Center, and check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/strategies-optimal-physician-practice-onboarding to view the full article online.

 
Employing tested communication strategies can help ease a patient’s discomfort when discussing difficult topics.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/lifestyle/communicating-with-patients-about-difficult-diagnoses to view the full article online.

 
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Avoiding hand-me-down shoes and making sure new shoes fit properly and are comfortable from the beginning are among the tips when it comes to selecting shoes for school-age children.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Back-to-School shoe shopping tips and video with your patients.

Visit https://www.wzzm13.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/my-west-michigan/if-the-shoe-fits-finding-the-right-pair-for-the-school-year/69-d068d291-8c8c-4be3-bb41-a703c3fa5723 to view the full article online.

 
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Potential causes for red toes include chilblains, Raynaud’s disease, and infection.

 

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/326069.php to view the full article online.

 
Runners who have experienced pain with their current footwear or who are new to running should consider seeing a podiatrist to help them ascertain what shoes might work best for them.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients.

Visit https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-gear/why-you-need-to-choose-your-running-shoes-carefully-20190817-2 to view the full article online.

 
Listening first, avoiding lecturing the patient, and making sure the patient understands what you’ve said are among the keys that may be helpful in communicating with patients.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-difficult-patient/ to view the full article online.

 
To achieve the goals you've set for yourself, it helps to focus on the incremental steps necessary to make progress.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/how-doctors-can-better-achieve-their-goals/ to view the full article online.

 
A new report from a cybersecurity firm has found that 32 percent of health-care employees have not received any workplace training with regard to cybersecurity.

 

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.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/despite-ongoing-cyber-threats-32-healthcare-employees-never-received-cybersecurity-training to view the full article online.

 
When considering plans such as refinancing, debt consolidation, and loan forgiveness, it’s important to choose carefully and have a strategy.

 

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

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/these-three-strategies-can-help-physicians-gain-greater-control-over-student-loan-debt/ to view the full article online.

 
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