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National News

New Nail and Callus Care Coding Guidance from Noridian

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC, has issued a new Local Coverage Article, “Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care,” with coding guidance for clinicians who provide foot care services to Noridian beneficiaries. Practice in a Noridian state or territory? Review this document to ensure correct coding and compliance when providing nail care and callus care.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=623752&issueID=66747 to view the full article online.

5 Things Physician Practices Need to Do When Hiring During a Pandemic

When hiring during the pandemic, it can help to become familiar with remote screening and onboarding tools.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/5-things-physician-practices-need-do-when-hiring-during-pandemic to view the full article online.

40% of Providers at Risk of Closure Due to Financial Implications of COVID-19

A new survey suggests that practices with 10 or fewer physicians are more at risk of closure than other practices.

Editor's note: Looking for financial relief? APMA's partner offers members cash flow. The accounting and business advisory firm of Marcum, LLP is providing information to help podiatric practices survive during the pandemic and economic downturn and to start planning for the recovery.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/40-providers-risk-closure-due-financial-implications-covid-19 to view the full article online.

Budgeting for Retirement: Make a Plan and Stick to It

A well-thought-out savings plan is an important part of planning for retirement.

Editor's note: Retiring soon? APMA has resources on how to close a practice.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/budgeting-retirement-make-plan-and-stick-it to view the full article online.

Providers Ask Congress for Tax Relief for COVID-19 Assistance

Health-care providers groups have asked congressional leaders to provide tax relief related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/covid19 for COVID-19 resources.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/providers-ask-congress-to-give-tax-relief-for-covid-19-assistance to view the full article online.

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What Patients are Reading

Tips on Putting Your Best Feet Forward for Summer

Protecting the feet from sun exposure is important in the summer months.

Visit https://www.startribune.com/tips-on-putting-your-best-feet-forward-for-summer/571483172/ to view the full article online.

10 Ways to Stop and Prevent Sweaty Feet, According to Doctors

Tips for preventing sweaty feet include using moisture-wicking socks and not wearing the same shoes every day.

Visit https://www.prevention.com/health/a32969811/how-to-stop-sweaty-feet/ to view the full article online.

Find Relief With Proper Foot Care

Choosing appropriate footwear and stretching the feet are among the tips for maintaining foot health.

Visit https://helenair.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/find-relief-with-proper-foot-care/article_5ce16d0b-250c-5270-89d1-b33239481d37.html to view the full article online.

Open for Business: Rebuilding Patient Trust to Reopen Health Care

Increasing patient volume after reopening a physician practice depends in part on making potential patients feel safe.

Editor's note: APMA is providing resources to assist members with opening their offices in a safe manner for their patients and staff.

Visit https://patientengagementhit.com/features/open-for-business-rebuilding-patient-trust-to-reopen-healthcare to view the full article online.

Prior Authorization Burden Continues to Rise, Physicians Report

A significant majority of physicians responding to a recent survey indicated that prior authorizations represented a high or extremely high administrative burden.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/prior-authorization-burden-continues-to-rise-physicians-report to view the full article online.

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