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Employee appreciation efforts can help to reduce turnover and improve the bottom line.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/protecting-your-investment-in-staff-resources to view the full article online.

 

Telehealth coverage and changes to quality reporting are among the concerns with the proposed rule.

 

Editor's note: APMA sent a comment letter expressing its significant concerns​ with the proposed rule. 

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/top-3-concerns-with-the-2021-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-rule to view the full article online.

 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that it will cover 11 new telehealth services.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-will-reimburse-11-new-telehealth-services-during-public-health-emergency to view the full article online.

 
Improving communication with patients depends on effective preparation and active listening.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/ehr-age-5-proven-tips-enhance-patient-physician-connection to view the full article online.

 
To get useful data from a patient survey, it helps to send surveys promptly after visits and to consider going digital.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/8-ways-improve-patient-satisfaction to view the full article online.

 
Private equity acquisition of physician practices continues at a high level despite the pandemic.

 

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/practicemanagement/89068 to view the full article online.

 
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Washing the feet is an important part of regular personal hygiene.

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides tips for healthy feet for patients and the public.

Visit https://bestlifeonline.com/wash-feet/?nab=0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F to view the full article online.

 

Cutting toenails flat across can reduce the risk of ingrown toenails.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s pedicure tips and information on ingrown toenails with your patients.

Visit https://www.purewow.com/beauty/best-shape-for-your-toenails to view the full article online.

 

When shopping for rain boots, it's important to check for arch support and a wide toe box.

 

 Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Tips on Choosing Boots with your patients.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/best-rain-boots-women/ to view the full article online.

 
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Information technology concerns, such as EHRs and virtual care, are among the factors that have contributed to burnout during the pandemic.

 

Editor's note: Considering the current environment surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, take advantage of APMA's physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing.     

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/pandemic-era-burnout-how-physicians-manage-crushing-workloads-and-it-demands to view the full article online.

 
Advice on improving referrals includes maintaining a presence online and following up on communications.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/tips-to-gain-patient-referrals to view the full article online.

 
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