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Get Ready for Foot Health Awareness Month with APMA Spring Campaign Materials

April is Foot Health Awareness Month and APMA’s spring public education campaign focuses on the expertise of Today’s Podiatrist in diagnosing and treating plantar fasciitis and other conditions that may cause heel pain. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet, a special edition of Footprints, a free poster for your office, and more. Visit now!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=607141&issueID=66731 to view the full article online.

Best Practices Emerging for Protecting Health-Care Workers From Coronavirus

A number of resources are available for health-care workers seeking information on reducing the risk of infection.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139880 to view the full article online.

EpiFix® Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft

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.

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Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns of 2020 from ECRI Institute

The top patient safety concern on the ECRI’s new annual list is diagnostic errors.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-safety-outcomes/top-10-patient-safety-concerns-of-2020-from-ecri-institute.html to view the full article online.

Six Steps to a Successful Medical Practice Makeover

Issues to address when remodeling a physician practice include how to develop a remodeling plan and where to get financing.

Editor’s note: Want to start your own Practice? Get started at the APMA Career Center, and check out APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/6-steps-successful-medical-practice-makeover to view the full article online.

DERMACLOSE YOUR NEXT CASE

The DERMACLOSE Continuous External Tissue Expander device facilitates rapid tissue movement to reduce or reapproximate wounds. After the initial application has been completed the DERMACLOSE device does not require any additional tightening. Once the desired tissue expansion has occurred the device(s) can be removed and the wound can be closed with suture or staples.

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With Info Blocking Rules, Concerns for Patient Privacy, Small Practices

Some health-care organizations have expressed concerns about the potential administrative burden of complying with new rules from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/info-blocking-rules-concerns-patient-privacy-small-practices to view the full article online.

Adoption of Digital Health Is Stalling—What Is Turning Consumers Off?

New research indicates that most Americans still are not using any digital health technology, and the percentage has decreased since 2018.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/consumer-adoption-digital-health-stalling to view the full article online.

The Nature-Fit Difference

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.

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What Patients are Reading

10 Shoe Brands People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Swear By

Proper support and shock absorption are important considerations for people with rheumatoid arthritis when selecting footwear.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s arthritis information and APMA Seal-Accepted footwear and products with your patients.

Visit https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/10-shoe-brands-people-rheumatoid-161154485.html to view the full article online.

The Germiest Places in the Gym

Wearing clean shower shoes in gym shower areas is a good idea.

Visit https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31354744/gym-germs-bacteria-viruses/ to view the full article online.

New Report Shows Patient Priorities in Caregiver Reviews

A new report reveals differences in how patients rate male versus female physicians in their reviews.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139876 to view the full article online.

Six Big Things That Must Change to Beat Physician Burnout

Reducing administrative burden and providing support are among the recommendations for reducing burnout in a new National Academy of Medicine report.

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Our Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing can help.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/6-big-things-must-change-beat-physician-burnout to view the full article online.

Seven Things Physicians Should Look For in a Financial Planner

Among the tips for selecting a financial planner are running a background check and seeking recommendations from colleagues.

Editor’s note: See APMA’s resources on coding and reimbursement basics as well as balance billing at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/7-things-physicians-should-look-financial-planner to view the full article online.

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