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Supreme Court to Hear ACA Case After Presidential Election

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a arguments on the legality of the Affordable Care Act on November 10. 

 

Editor's note: Visit APMA's health-care reform page to learn more about key provisions in the ACA for podiatrists and more.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/supreme-court-hear-aca-case-after-presidential-election to view the full article online.

 
Doctor Practice Revenue Continues to Fall After States Re-opened

Recent data shows that patient revenue remains at a lower level than last year, even after a majority of states re-opened.

 

Editor's note: The deadline to apply for the Medicaid/CHIP provider relief fund tranche is now August 28! APMA has teamed up with Bankers Healthcare Group to offer mem​bers cash flow without the hassle Learn more about financial assistance for practices during COVID-19.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2020/08/24/doctor-practice-revenue-continues-to-fall-after-states-re-opened/#61af69e0114e to view the full article online.

 
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Shift to Telemedicine Doesn't Diminish Value of Team-Based Care
Some practices have discovered ways to maintain a team-based approach when using virtual care.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/payment-delivery-models/shift-telemedicine-doesn-t-diminish-value-team-based to view the full article online.

 
Asset Protection and Physician Family Businesses

Business planning issues to consider include formally documenting ownership as well as roles and expectations.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/asset-protection-and-physician-family-businesses to view the full article online.

 
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Streamline the Denials Process to Increase Revenue
Following up on claims denials effectively requires a solid plan.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/streamline-the-denials-process-to-increase-revenue to view the full article online.

 
Self-Assessment Tool Helps Physicians Make 'Preemptive Strike on Burnout'

A new two-minute self-assessment tool has been developed to help ascertain a physician's state of well-being.

 

​Editor's note: Feeling overwhelmed? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for help.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/self-assessment-tool-helps-physicians-make-preemptive-strike-burnout to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Foot Function Problems Lead to Painful Spur
A number of factors play a role in the development of painful bone spurs.

Visit https://www.miningjournal.net/life/2020/08/health-matters-6/ to view the full article online.

 
Step Toward Stopping Your Heel Pain
Activities such as diving into a vigorous exercise routine without preparation and spending a lot of time barefoot at home can lead to heel pain.

Visit https://www.southlakestyle.com/style/wellness/the-latest-we-can-accept-pics-is-late-this-evening-or-first-/ to view the full article online.

 
Hiking for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to the Great Outdoors
Among the tips for beginning hikers is choosing protective footwear with good traction.

Visit https://www.mic.com/p/hiking-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-great-outdoors-31153706 to view the full article online.

 
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COVID-19 Is Not Only Moving Medicine Online. It May Also Change How Docs Practice, Survey Finds
A recent global survey of health-providers suggests that the pandemic has had an effect on a number of elements of patient care.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/covid-19-not-only-moving-medicine-online-it-s-changing-how-docs-practice-survey-finds to view the full article online.

 
How USPS Changes Are Affecting Prescription Deliveries: 5 Updates
Investigations continue regarding the possible effect of postal service changes on the delivery of medications by mail.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/how-usps-changes-are-affecting-prescription-deliveries-5-updates.html to view the full article online.

 
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