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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final rule for the Physician Fee Schedule includes provisions that address evaluation and management services.

 

Editor’s note: APMA is conducting a thorough analysis of the rule, but highlights key takeaways for members.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/final-physician-payment-rule-keeps-em-code-changes/566519/ to view the full article online.

 
While patient satisfaction scores are now a fact of modern health-care, they don’t always give an accurate picture with regard to actual quality of patient care.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-patient-satisfaction-scores-are-changing-medicine to view the full article online.

 
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At the state level, telehealth laws gradually are trending in the direction of increased access.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s telehealth/telemedicine resource page for details on how this rapidly rising patient care method applies to you and your practice.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/telehealth-laws-especially-behavioral-health-are-increasing-access-despite-remaining to view the full article online.

 
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Practicing effective self-care can lead to benefits not only for physicians but for patients as well.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for burnout resources, including tips on self-care.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/5-elements-physician-self-care to view the full article online.

 
With cyberattacks already widespread in health-care, experts are anticipating an even tougher road ahead in 2020.

 

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.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-data-breaches-will-cost-industry-4-billion-years-end-and-2020-poised-be-worse to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
The American Podiatric Medical Association’s new education campaign, Don’t Lose Your Nerve to Diabetes, highlights the importance of taking steps to prevent nerve damage.

 

Editor’s note: November is here. Download APMA's new campaign materials for members. Review the tools and order your free campaign poster.

Visit https://askhealthnews.com/5033/a-public-campaign-on-not-losing-nerves-to-diabetes/ to view the full article online.

 
November is great time for those with diabetes to become better educated with regard to the health of their feet.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/diabetes for APMA's new campaign materials for patients and members.

Visit https://www.newsrepublican.com/news/20191102/november-is-national-diabetes-awareness-month to view the full article online.

 
Plantar fasciitis is a common problem, but effective treatments are available.

 

Editor’s note: Download our digital brochure on heel pain, which can be customized you’re your practice information.

Visit https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2019/nov/06/learning-the-process-of-healing-the-hee/ to view the full article online.

 
For those considering the use of compression socks, consulting with a podiatrist can help in determining what pressure rating is best for them.

 

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

Visit https://www.prevention.com/beauty/style/g29624666/best-compression-socks-for-nurses/ to view the full article online.

 
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Nearly a third of the Medicare beneficiaries who responded to a recent survey listed paying from prescription drugs as their greatest financial hardship.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/53-medicare-beneficiaries-have-serious-problem-paying-medical-bills to view the full article online.

 
Different types of difficult patients, such as those who are angry or distrusting, require different communication strategies.

 

Editor’s note: Check out sample letters and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and more.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/practice-management/communication-skills-dealing-with-difficult-patients to view the full article online.

 
New research has found that counties with more ACOs tend of have fewer small practices.

 

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

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/acos-linked-to-consolidation-physician-practices-study-finds to view the full article online.

 
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