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Letting patients know upfront how much time is scheduled for their visit can help to prevent delays.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/always-running-late-simple-tip-can-change-physicians-life to view the full article online.

 
Being clear and forthright with candidates is among the ways to reduce the likelihood of turnover later on.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/practice-management/how-to-retain-physicians to view the full article online.

 
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Despite the potential benefits of telehealth, some significant barriers remain with regard to the regulatory environment.

 

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.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2020/02/12/telehealth-has-huge-potential-but-challenges-remain/#6421e5c3191a to view the full article online.

 
Some experts predict a continuing trend with regard to health-care acquisitions, despite uncertainty with regard to the fall election.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-mergers-and-acquisitions-continue-be-active-positive-outlook-future to view the full article online.

 

Factors such as temperament and the quality of one’s support system can affect physicians’ susceptibility to burnout.

 

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

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/4-personal-reasons-why-some-doctors-have-lower-risk-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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Preparation is key in reducing the risk of frostbite when the weather turns frigid.

 

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

Visit https://www.dailypress.net/opinion/editorial/2020/02/beware-of-frostbite-in-extreme-cold/ to view the full article online.

 
Wearing shoes that are either too big or to small can lead to a range of foot problems.

Visit https://www.kentlive.news/news/uk-world-news/women-who-wear-ill-fitting-3817351 to view the full article online.

 

Running cross country can present different requirements for footwear than other types of running.

 

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

Visit https://www.shape.com/fitness/gear/best-cross-country-running-shoes to view the full article online.

 
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Compiling policies and procedures in a manual can aid in training for new staff and reduce interruptions for physicians.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s many compliance materials for members, including HIPAA guidelines, a Corporate Compliance Manual for Podiatric Practices, how to avoid health-care and abuse, and much more.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/how-create-your-own-practice-manual to view the full article online.

 

Physician adoption of digital health tools has increased sharply since 2016, according to a new survey.

 

Editor’s Note: Don’t miss APMA’s Health IT resources on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/technology-changing-way-doctors-practice-largest-increases-telehealth-visits-and-remote to view the full article online.

 
A prolonged outbreak could have wide-ranging effects on the health-care system, particularly with regard to drug and device supplies, according to a recent analysis.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/coronavirus-could-disrupt-us-medical-supply-lines to view the full article online.

 
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