APMA wishes members a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Please note that APMA headquarters will be closed Wednesday through Friday in observance of the holiday. Look for information about Giving Tuesday in next week's digital publications from APMA.
APMA provides links to recommendations and advice from the CDC, OSHA, about what to do if someone on your staff or one of your patients tests positive.
A number of health-care groups have called on congressional leaders to keep advanced alternative payment model payment thresholds at their current level through 2022.
In preparing a practice plan for the coming year, it can help to evaluate what competitors are doing in terms of services offered and how they market themselves.
The DERMACLOSE Continuous External Tissue Expander device facilitates rapid tissue movement to reduce or reapproximate wounds. After the initial application has been completed the DERMACLOSE device does not require any additional tightening. Once the desired tissue expansion has occurred the device(s) can be removed and the wound can be closed with suture or staples.
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Being wary of the risk of cyber threats when replacing information technology and reviewing insurance coverage are among the issues to consider at year's end, according to one attorney.
Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation, and other issues.
Milwaukee and Minneapolis top the list of cities where female physicians are paid the highest.
Editor’s note: See APMA’s 2018 podiatric practice survey data, which includes data about compensation, practice arrangements, tenure, location, and more.
The holiday season can be stressful at the best of times, but even with the added challenges created by the pandemic, steps such as exercising and limiting alcohol intake can help.
Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for a host of physician well-being resources.
