APMA News Brief

National News

Are You Registered for The National in Denver?

The APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National), July 29–August 1 in Denver and online, offers 29.5 CECH from a robust educational program. Check out this program highlight and register now! Thursday, July 29, plenary lecture—"The Complicated Reconstruction Mini-Fellowship: Cases Forefront to Ankle with Surgical and Technique Pearls"—Christopher F. Hyer, DPM

Visit https://www.apma.org/Events/TheNational.cfm?navItemNumber=698 to view the full article online.

OSHA Issues Long-Delayed COVID-19 Safety Rules for Health-Care Workplaces

Last week, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) issued an emergency temporary standard for health-care employers to follow in order to protect workers from the spread of COVID-19.

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s news coverage of this issue and get important dates and resources for your practice.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/osha-issues-long-delayed-covid-19-safety-rules-for-healthcare-workplaces/601651/ to view the full article online.

Total Ancillary: Private Practice Advanced Wound Care Experts

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Fighting for your right to Reimbursement

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What Patients are Reading

The Best (and Worst) Summer Shoes for Healthy Feet, According to a Podiatrist

Summer footwear is usually much less supportive than other seasonal shoes, so which ones should you wear?

Editor’s note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/summer-shoes-for-healthy-feet/ to view the full article online.

How to Spot a Pair of Sandals That Won’t Give You Blisters

Here’s what you need to know to avoid painful and annoying blisters from wearing your favorite sandals this summer.

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sandals-blisters_l_60bfbdc7e4b0db85704eb4cb to view the full article online.

11 Key Benefits of Custom Orthotics

Learn how specially made orthotics work and what conditions they can help manage.

Visit https://www.gilmorehealth.com/11-key-benefits-of-custom-orthotics/ to view the full article online.

These 13 Products Work Wonders for Removing Hard Skin on Feet

Whether you’ve been running on a treadmill or pounding the pavement, an expert podiatrist shares some simple steps for smoothing out the soles of your feet.

Editor's note: Search the APMA Seal of Acceptance/Approval products by type.

Visit https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/these-13-products-work-wonders-for-removing-hard-skin-on-feet/ss-AAKWJDf to view the full article online.

Why Telehealth Companies Are Betting on Subscription Services

In an attempt to build on their growth among consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine companies are pushing subscriptions, according to a recent report.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/why-telehealth-companies-are-betting-on-subscription-services.html to view the full article online.

The Best States for Physicians in 2021: The Complete Ranking

Find out the best states to practice medicine thanks to Physicians Practice’s new exclusive data project.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/the-best-states-for-physicians-in-2021-the-complete-ranking to view the full article online.

What Physicians Need to Know about Student Loans

Navigating the student loan space is often daunting and unnecessarily complex.

Editor's note: APMA has student loan repayment resources for members.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-physicians-need-to-know-about-student-loans to view the full article online.

Trends in Diabetes Treatment and Control in US Adults, 1999–2018

Researchers have published the latest insights into diabetes treatment and control in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/journal-summary/trends-in-diabetes-treatment-and-control-in-us-adults-1999-2018/1NGiiUhsJ2MtvcVUgnK7qo to view the full article online.

Every Appointment Workflow Should Begin with a Text

As texting gains ground as the preferred method of personal communication, it’s also becoming the top method of patient communication.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/every-appointment-workflow-should-begin-text to view the full article online.

Industry Voices: The Pandemic Intensified Clinical Burnout. Here’s How We Fix It

Due to extreme exposure to the trauma of the pandemic, providers and care teams are at risk of higher rates of PTSD, depression and substance use disorder.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/industry-voices-pandemic-intensified-clinical-burnout-here-s-how-we-fix-it to view the full article online.

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