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A new survey reveals increasing interest among physicians regarding the use of digital health technology.

 

Editor’s note: Get help selecting an EHR system with APMA’s Health IT resource page.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/why-physicians-use-digital-health-rise to view the full article online.

 
Creative strategies can helped smaller independent practices attract good candidates.

 

Editor’s note: Get all your career search needs met at the APMA Career Center. Check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-attract-provider-talent-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
Systemic challenges can lead to what some experts have characterized as moral injury among physicians.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://khn.org/news/beyond-burnout-docs-decry-moral-injury-from-financial-pressures-of-health-care/ to view the full article online.

 
Consulting, teaching and writing are among the many options available to retired physicians looking to stay active.

 

Editor’s note: Retiring? List items for sale on APMA’s Buyers’ Guide and let APMA’s Closing a Practice guide help you through the retirement process.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/article/5960 to view the full article online.

 
Planning ahead is one of the most important keys in coping with the challenges of value-based care.

 

Editor’s note: Don’t miss the APMA webinar: "MIPS PY 2020: Improvement Activities Performance Category,” at 8 p.m. ET on February 25. Register now to save your spot.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-practices-should-evolve-their-value-based-care-strategy to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Symptoms such as cold, numb or sore feet can be indications of more serious problems.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Winter Health Tips with your patients.

Visit https://www.mamamia.com.au/foot-pain-feet-and-health/ to view the full article online.

 
Anti-fatigue insoles can be a good option for older workers who spend a lot of time on their feet.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has tips for healthy feet for the public.

Visit https://ohsonline.com/articles/2020/02/01/foot-protection-ideas-for-an-increasingly-aging-workforce-improving-safety-and-preventing-injuries.aspx?m=1 to view the full article online.

 
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Toenail issues can be common among older people, but treatments are available.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s info page on ingrown toenails and pedicure tips for patients at APMA.org.

Visit http://www.newsbug.info/monticello_herald_journal/opinion/toenails-can-tell-a-lot-about-a-person/article_b96765dc-b0e2-5d0f-92d1-21cac8492e08.html to view the full article online.

 
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A new study shows that a high percentage of opioid prescriptions come from a small percentage of providers.

 

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.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139745 to view the full article online.

 
A new survey reveals common coping strategies physicians use to deal with feelings of burnout.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for burnout resources.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/11-ways-physicians-cope-with-burnout.html to view the full article online.

 
Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to expedite a ruling on the Affordable Care Act.

 

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://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/supreme-court-will-weigh-obamacare-appeals-at-feb-21-conference to view the full article online.

 
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