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.
Staying up to date on regulatory requirements and making wise decisions regarding technology are key factors for physician practices that prefer to remain independent.
Intended for homologous use in the treatment acute and chronic wounds, EpiFix allografts may be stored at ambient conditions for up to 5 years and are available in a variety of sizes. Explore the use of EpiFix® in your wound treatment applications.
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.
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.
Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
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.
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.
