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Data is emerging on the health-care organizations that received funding as part of the Paycheck Protection Program.

 

Editor's note: Congress Extended the PPP Application Loan Deadline through August 8, 2020.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/here-are-doctors-offices-hospitals-that-got-covid-19-paycheck-protection/581094/ to view the full article online.

 
There were some positive signs for physician practices in the most recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/healthcare-added-358k-jobs-june-hospitals-adding-jobs-after-dip-may to view the full article online.

 
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Some experts expect an increase in mergers and acquisitions involving physician groups as a result of the current pandemic.

Visit https://www.law360.com/articles/1287931/what-covid-19-means-for-the-future-of-health-mergers to view the full article online.

 

Barriers to more complete access to telehealth services include lack of adequate translation resources for non-English speakers and lack of communications equipment among some patients.

 

Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's resources on telehealth during the time of COVID-19.

Visit https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/making-telemedicine-more-inclusive-2020070320487 to view the full article online.

 
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Some physician practices continue to have trouble maintaining an adequate supply of personal protective equipment.

 

​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://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/physician-practices-are-losing-out-scramble-ppe to view the full article online.

 
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increasing calls to improve matching of patients with their health records.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/groups-urge-congress-to-take-action-patient-identifier-as-covid-19-raises-stakes to view the full article online.

 
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Overdoing physical activity after a long period of being sedentary can lead to physical stress, including problems with the Achilles tendon.

Visit https://www.dailyitem.com/news/lifestyles/health/achilles-problems-common-in-weekend-warriors/article_06f8c8a6-672a-53b1-8c23-9d3da1100615.html to view the full article online.

 

Tips for dealing with plantar fasciitis include wearing appropriate shoes and stretching the feet.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/plantarfasciitis for heel pain resources directed at patients and physicians.

Visit https://wtop.com/news/2020/07/tips-to-manage-plantar-fasciitis/ to view the full article online.

 

A number of products can help combat the foot odor problems that often arise in the summer months.

 

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.wellandgood.com/good-advice/products-for-stinky-feet/ to view the full article online.

 

Factors that contribute to burnout among physicians include lack of autonomy and problems related to electronic health records.

 

Editor's note: Need relief during the COVID-19 crisis? Visit http://www.apma.org/wellbeing​ for new resources to help you in managing physician burnout during this troubling time.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/why-do-doctors-experience-burnout?page=3 to view the full article online.

 
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