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Physician support for the Affordable Care Act increased from 42 percent in 2012 to 53 percent in 2017, according to a survey in Health Affairs.

 

Editor's note: Visit APMA's health-care reform page to learn more about key provisions in the ACA for podiatrists and more.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physician-support-for-aca-grows-over-a-5-year-period-turning-healthcare-right-direction to view the full article online.

 

Finding ways to increase the number of patients seen and using technology effectively are among the ways practices help to boost their productivity.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources, including ACO info, EHR advice, and much more. Free to members!

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-rev-practice-productivity to view the full article online.

 
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Some independent physicians are participating in management services organizations to share resources and risk.

Visit https://americanhealthcarejournal.com/2019/09/04/msos-a-third-way-for-physicians/ to view the full article online.

 

Physicians who are running behind schedule are more likely to prescribe opioids, according to a new study.

 

Editor’s note: Be sure to read APMA’s Opioid and Chronic Pain Management State CME Requirements and Guidelines for best practices in your state.

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2019/08/30/doctors-are-more-likely-to-prescribe-opioids-later-in-the-day-or-if-appointments-run-late/ to view the full article online.

 
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Tips for improving work-life balance include identifying and reducing time-wasting activities and focusing on activities that mean the most to you.

 

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

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/practice-management/article/4309 to view the full article online.

 
Staying current with regard to coding changes and improving clinical documentation can help practices reduce denials, according to one expert.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s resources on coding and reimbursement basics as well as balance billing at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/avoiding-denialssix-general-tips-boost-coding-billing-compliance to view the full article online.

 
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Shopping for shoes in person rather than online and shopping later in the day can help consumers find footwear that’s right for them.

 

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

Visit https://www.health.com/fitness/running-shoe-buying-guide to view the full article online.

 

When home remedies intended to treat toenail fungus don’t work, it’s best to see a podiatrist.

 

Editor’s note: See antifungal products awarded APMA’s Seal of Acceptance/Approval.

Visit https://theurbantwist.com/2019/09/03/treating-toenail-fungus/ to view the full article online.

 
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For those predisposed to having bunions, how they walk could have as much or more influence than the type of shoe they wear.

 

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.abc.net.au/life/what-causes-bunions-how-to-avoid-them/11215660 to view the full article online.

 

Risk factors for fungal infections of the include age over 65, wearing artificial nails, and having diabetes.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s toenail fungus information with your patients.

Visit https://t2conline.com/so-you-have-a-nail-infection-what-should-you-do/ to view the full article online.

 
Accepting an offer from a private equity firm can lead to certain benefits, but some physicians have concerns about what happens when the new owner sells.

Visit https://www.modernhealthcare.com/physicians/physician-groups-crave-capital-worry-about-future-sale to view the full article online.

 
While individual self-care is important, reducing physician burnout requires a change in working environments, according to one expert.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Our Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing can help. Be sure to see the APMA Career Center and practice management and reimbursement resources, as well.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/revealing-ripples-burnout to view the full article online.

 

Malpractice terms whose definitions physicians should know include “claims-made coverage” and “occurrence insurance.”

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources for members.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/8-medical-malpractice-terms-every-physician-should-know to view the full article online.

 
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