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President Trump has announced that, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare will temporarily expand coverage of telemedicine services. 

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/covid19 for a growing suite of podiatry specific COVID-19 resources for members.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/medicare-will-now-cover-telehealth-to-fight-coronavirus/574312/ to view the full article online.

 

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has announced a limited waiver with regard to some provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

 

Editor's note: CMS waiver allows DPMs to provide E/M services remotely. Read more about this and watch APMA's video

Visit https://healthitsecurity.com/news/hhs-issues-limited-waiver-of-hipaa-sanctions-due-to-coronavirus to view the full article online.

 
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The stress the pandemic has placed on the entire health-care system is being felt by many health-care workers. 

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing, as well as www.apma.org/covid19 for member resources. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-workers-risk-burnout-exposure-wake-coronavirus-pandemic to view the full article online.

 
Conducting a records audit can be a good way to prevent problems from cropping up down the road.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/13-reasons-your-practice-should-have-medical-record-audit to view the full article online.

 
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Effectively communicating with staff regarding policies and procedures, and following recommended infection control practices are among the ways to stay prepared. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/six-ways-to-prepare-your-medical-practice-for-coronavirus to view the full article online.

 

A number of resources are available with regard to information about the novel coronavirus, including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites.

 

Editor's note: APMA has created a suite of podiatry specific COVID-19 resources just for members. www.apma.org/covid19.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/top-covid-19-resources-physicians-and-patients to view the full article online.

 
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While mild cases can often be treated at home, if athlete's foot gets out of hand, a visit to the podiatrist is in order.

 

Editor's note: Share APMA’s athlete's foot info page with your patients.

Visit https://www.allure.com/story/athletes-foot-prevention-symptoms-treatment to view the full article online.

 
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Choosing the right shoes and socks can help to prevent some of the minor foot swelling runners often experience.

 

 Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a31139613/swollen-feet/ to view the full article online.

 

Educating staff can go a long way toward reducing the risk of cyberattacks.

 

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.medicaleconomics.com/news/recognizing-cyber-threats to view the full article online.

 

A solid understanding of local search engine optimization can help one’s practice get noticed online.

 

Editor’s note: Learn how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and check out sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and more.

Visit https://www.mdmag.com/physicians-money-digest/lifestyle/how-your-medical-website-can-dominate-local-search-results to view the full article online.

 
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