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While a majority of front-line health-care workers report having had mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, far fewer have accessed mental health services, according to a new report.

 

Editor’s note: The Physicians’ Recovery Network identifies available resources for impaired (whether by substance abuse, physical or mental conditions) for podiatric physicians and/or members of the podiatric medical family to assist them to return to full life and effective professional practice.  APMA has many resources available to help you. 

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/frontline-worker-mental-health-survey-KFF/597916/ to view the full article online.

 

The Federal Communications Commission's board has voted to adopt a Report and Order to implement round two of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the COVID-19 public health crisis.  

Visit https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/fcc-approves-plan-to-relaunch-covid-19-telehealth-program to view the full article online.

 
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Many physicians continue to generate less revenue than before the pandemic, according to a new survey.

 

Editor's note: APMA has financial resources for members struggling during the pandemic. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/pandemic-financial-troubles-persist-for-practices to view the full article online.

 

Creating and maintaining professional connections can help physicians to reduce stress.

 

Editor’s note: Check out the resiliency and wellness section of APMA's suite of well-being resources.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/secret-weapon-combat-physician-stress-connecting-colleagues to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis are among the common causes of heel pain.

 

Editor's note: APMA's spring foot health campaign, Today's Podiatrist Keeps America Active, includes tips for patients on preventing heel pain.

Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13732153-heel-pain-in-the-morning/ to view the full article online.

 
From preventing injuries and infections to reducing pain, taking care of one's feet can have a wide range of benefits.

Visit https://www.gilmorehealth.com/8-benefits-of-looking-after-your-foot-health/ to view the full article online.

 

Regularly checking the feet for the presence of ulcers is an important practice for those with diabetes.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s Diabetes Campaign materials year-round at www.apma.org/diabetes

Visit https://bestlifeonline.com/feet-diabetes-news/ to view the full article online.

 
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Physician practices gained nearly 3,000 jobs last month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/us-healthcare-gains-jobs-in-march-hospitals-lose-them-for-3rd-straight-month.html to view the full article online.

 
Among the suggested tips are to focus on the big picture and make sure to monitor their investments.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/5-improvements-doctors-can-make-to-their-financial-portfolios/69HcLjijPxm6EwKd8tb1t3 to view the full article online.

 
Paying attention to the fine print before signing a noncompete agreement can help physicians avoid problems later.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-to-navigate-physician-noncompete-clauses to view the full article online.

 

Female physicians spend an average of half an hour more per day with electronic health records than male physicians, according to a new study.

 

Editor’s Note: See APMA’s EHR Decision Guide for DPMs on APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ehrs/men-vs-women-which-physicians-spend-more-time-in-ehr.html to view the full article online.

 
Putting a stop to bullying behavior in health-care requires an organizational commitment to staff education.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/why-bullying-happens-health-care-and-how-stop-it to view the full article online.

 
Tips for improving the accuracy of notes include taking one's time and making sure to document anything unusual.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-ensure-documentation-accuracy to view the full article online.

 
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