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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services received more than 30,000 comments regarding the proposed 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

 

Editor’s note: APMA advocated for podiatrists regarding the CY 2020 MPFS proposed rule's impact on members. Read multiple comment letters APMA sent to CMS. Read them at www.apma.org/commentletters.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/docs-laud-e-m-proposal-blast-pay-cuts-in-physician-fee-schedule-rule to view the full article online.

 
Staying up to date on regulatory requirements and making wise decisions regarding technology are key factors for physician practices that prefer to remain independent.

 

Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources to stay current on regulatory requirements and navigate technology decisions. Want to start your own practice? Get started at the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.renalandurologynews.com/home/departments/practice-management/strategies-to-remain-in-independent-practice/ to view the full article online.

 
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Decisions regarding student debt, insurance, estate planning and retirement can be difficult, but resources are available to help physicians make choices that work for them.

 

Editor’s note: APMA offers members extensive resources on selling or closing a practice and student loan repayment.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-physicians-should-tackle-their-toughest-money-decisions to view the full article online.

 
Research suggests that regular physical activity can help to increase productivity and reduce stress, among other benefits.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Our physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing can help.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/article/4552 to view the full article online.

 
Physicians responding to a recent survey reported fairly high levels of satisfaction with their career.

 

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

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/how-satisfied-are-u-s-physicians-with-their-career-and-pay/ to view the full article online.

 
Advice for conducting successful job interviews with potential staff includes asking candidates questions that make them think creatively and paying attention to the questions they ask.

 

Editor’s note: The APMA Career Center has all your hiring and job search needs covered.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/six-tips-hiring-right-people-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
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The feet can reveal symptoms of a number of potential health conditions, including peripheral artery disease.

Visit https://www.abc6.com/story/41110375/what-your-feet-can-tell-you-about-your-heart-health to view the full article online.

 
Compression socks can help reduce swelling in the feet and legs, but they aren't recommended for all patients.

 

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

Visit https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g29067389/best-compression-socks/ to view the full article online.

 
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Shoes with good arch support can help runners with flat feet avoid some common foot problems.

 

Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.

Visit https://www.health.com/fitness/best-running-shoes-with-arch-support to view the full article online.

 
Seeking early treatment from a podiatrist can lead to better outcomes down the road for patients experiencing foot problems.

 

Editor’s note: Use APMA’s collected data on the value of podiatry when advocating for the profession.

Visit https://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/story/6413017/stand-up-to-good-foot-health/ to view the full article online.

 
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A new study of residents found a correlation between reading nonmedical books and reduced signs of burnout.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has resources on “Coping with the Stresses of Residency” as part of its Young Physician Transition Series.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/dust-your-read-pile-reading-reduces-resident-burnout to view the full article online.

 
Older adults indicated a number of concerns regarding the use of telehealth technology in a recent survey, including being unsure if they could get it to work.

 

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s issue brief and more information on telehealth.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/telehealth-visits-get-wary-welcome-older-adults-poll-finds to view the full article online.

 
In a survey, a large majority of physicians indicated that education in how to help patients end their use of opioids is lacking.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has created an Opioid Use and Abuse Prevention resource just for members.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/one-fourth-doctors-not-confident-they-can-safely-get-patients-off-opioids to view the full article online.

 
A new report reveals high levels of risk with regard to paper records in health-care organizations.

 

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://healthitsecurity.com/news/physical-security-employee-negligence-still-poses-breach-risk to view the full article online.

 
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