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More than 80 percent of physicians who responded to a recent survey indicated that revenue remained lower than before the pandemic.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/covid-19-physician-practice-financial-impact-survey-results to view the full article online.

 
Virtual care doesn't have to just mean telehealth, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-physicians-can-humanize-virtual-care to view the full article online.

 

Areas to re-examine post-pandemic include productivity, leadership, and office space, experts say.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/covid19 for all the resources you need to navigate the pandemic.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/3-strategies-for-medical-practice-excellence-in-the-era-of-covid-19 to view the full article online.

 
Investing in technological improvements can yield a number of benefits for physician practices.

Visit https://medcitynews.com/2020/10/best-practices-for-physicians-in-adopting-compliant-and-efficient-data-sharing/ to view the full article online.

 
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There are a number of important factors to consider when bringing in a partner to one's solo practice.

 

Editor's note: Visit the APMA Career Center for career tools and resources designed for podiatric physicians.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/transitioning-from-solo-practice-to-partnership to view the full article online.

 

Tips for increasing financial security include avoiding bad debt and adhering strictly to a budget.

 

Editor’s note: As a benefit for members, APMA has created financial resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/9-great-ideas-to-increase-financial-security-for-physicians to view the full article online.

 
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Plantar fasciitis, while common, isn't the only potential source of heel pain.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet and much more.

Visit https://thecourier.com/news/282388/is-heel-pain-slowing-you-down/ to view the full article online.

 

Weight gain and increased time spent barefoot can lead to common foot problems such as arch and heel pain.

 

Editor's Note: APMA's 2020 Diabetes Awareness campaign materials are now live! This year's theme "Keep Your Appointment, Keep Your Feet."

Visit https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2020/10/pandemic-is-leading-to-problems-with-peoples-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
In addition to wearing supportive shoes, doing some simple exercises can help to strengthen feet.

Visit https://www.purewow.com/wellness/podiatrist-approved-foot-exercises to view the full article online.

 
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New research suggests that increasing health literacy, especially among older patients, could result in significant improvements in outcomes and cost savings.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/improving-healthcare-literacy-could-save-billions-improve-outcomes to view the full article online.

 

In April, during the height of the pandemic in New York City, a group of residents at NYU Langone drafted a letter that advocated for hazard pay and other protections for clinicians.

 

​Editor's note: APMA has student debt management resources for residents in the Young Physicians' Transition Series.

Visit https://www.newyorker.com/science/medical-dispatch/what-happened-when-medical-residents-asked-for-hazard-pay to view the full article online.

 
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