APMA News Brief

National News

Trump Administration Pushes for Health-Care Facilities to Reopen

The administration has encouraged the reopening of health-care facilities in states with a low and stable number of COVID-19 cases.

Editor's note: Get help reopening your practice during COVID-19 with APMA's resources such as, risk management checklists, help with employee issues, and more.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/trump-administration-releases-reopening-guide-for-healthcare-facilities to view the full article online.

Health-Care Professional Revenue Falls Nearly 50% During COVID-19 Pandemic

New data shows the financial impact of the recent decline in elective procedures and in-person health-care visits.

Editor's note: APMA has teamed up with Bankers Healthcare Group to offer members cash flow without the hassle. Learn more about provider relief funds, and financial assistance for practices during COVID-19.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-professional-revenue-falls-nearly-50-across-nation-during-covid-19-pandemic 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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EHR Implementation Leads to Significant Physician Burnout, Anxiety

EHR implementation remains a leading cause of physician burnout, according to a recent study.

Visit https://ehrintelligence.com/news/ehr-implementation-leads-to-significant-physician-burnout-anxiety to view the full article online.

Half of Adults Know of Care That Was Postponed During COVID-19

Results from a new survey suggest that a large number of U.S. adults have delayed seeking health-care, with some reporting a deterioration of their condition.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/half-adults-know-care-was-postponed-during-covid-19 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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Reopening Practices Need Access to PPE, Infection-Control Supplies

When reopening a practice, it’s important to have uninterrupted access to the supplies necessary to protect patients and staff from COVID-19.

Editor's note: Reopening your practice should be done with the utmost care. Be sure to watch a recording of APMA's webinar, "Risk Management Strategies and Other Considerations as You Provide Care and Treatment Post COVID-19."

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/reopening-practices-need-access-ppe-infection-control-supplies to view the full article online.

Why Timing Is Everything When Exiting Practice

It’s important to have a plan when considering transitioning away from physician practice.

Editor's note: Retiring soon? APMA has resources on how to close a practice. Visit the APMA Career Center to post your practice for sale, and more.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/why-timing-is-everything-when-exiting-practice/ to view the full article online.

What Patients are Reading

Simple Solution May Be a Step Away for People Suffering from Foot Pain, Knee Pain

Choosing the proper footwear can head off a number of foot problems.

Visit https://local12.com/health/orthocincy-solutions/simple-solution-may-be-a-step-away-for-people-suffering-from-foot-knee-pain-cincinnati to view the full article online.

Summertime Foot Health

Common foot problems in the summer include heel pain, cracked heels and blisters.

Editor’s note: All Toes on Deck! Print copies of APMA’s colorful Summer Foot-Care info page for your practice. Download the flyer directly here.

Visit https://www.newscenter1.tv/summertime-foot-health/ to view the full article online.

Plantar Fasciitis: 6 Things You Can Do at Home to Soothe the Pain in Your Heels

Losing weight, resting one’s feet and considering orthotics are among the tips for dealing with plantar fasciitis.

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/plantarfasciitis to access APMA's heel pain resources for you and your patients.

Visit https://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis-6-things-you-can-do-at-home-to-soothe-the-pain-in-your-heels-750970/ to view the full article online.

How Patients Choose Their Doctor: 8 Insights Physicians Should Know

Prospective patients consider a number of factors when choosing a health-care provider, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/half-adults-know-care-was-postponed-during-covid-19 to view the full article online.

COVID-19 Presents a New Chance to Make Telehealth Accessible to the Underserved

While telehealth has improved access to care for some, many historically underserved people have not been able to take advantage of the technology.

Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's resources on telehealth during the time of COVID-19, and visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for physician burnout resources.

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/covid-19-presents-new-chance-make-telehealth-accessible-underserved to view the full article online.

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