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New data shows an increasing trend toward physician employment by hospitals and health systems.

Visit https://www.inquirer.com/business/doctors-practice-health-corporate-20210807.html to view the full article online.

 
Surveying patients at the point of care can yield useful information to help practices improve.

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Recruiting high-quality staff and making efforts to retain current employees can pay dividends down the road.

 

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Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/an-investment-in-your-employees-today-will-keep-your-practice-healthy-for-years-to-come to view the full article online.

 

A new survey shows the various ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected physicians.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’S COVID-19 Resources

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/new-survey-finds-significant-toll-covid-19-physicians to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
Examining the wear pattern on an old pair of shoes can help in determining one's foot type.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/neutral-running-shoes-women/ to view the full article online.

 

Regular foot-washing followed by proper drying can help to prevent problems associated with sweaty feet.

 

Editor’s note: Direct your patients to APMA’s sweaty feet information page, www.apma.org/sweatyfeet.  

Visit https://nymag.com/strategist/article/how-to-deal-with-sweaty-feet.html to view the full article online.

 
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A number of things can provide some comfort to those dealing with bunions.

 

Editor's note: Direct your patients to APMA's bunion information page, www.apma.org/bunion

Visit https://www.healthline.com/health/bunion-treatment-without-surgery to view the full article online.

 

According to one physician, deciding the best ways to spend your time can help to lower your stress levels.

 

Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/the-underappreciated-value-of-marginal-time-freeing-up-the-right-kinds-of-time-can-reduce-burnout.html to view the full article online.

 
Getting an early start on the collections process is among the tips for front-office staff.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/four-front-office-billing-tips to view the full article online.

 

A new survey reveals high levels of patient satisfaction with telehealth visits.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s telehealth/telemedicine resource page for details on how this patient care method applies to you and your practice. 

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/telehealth-has-promising-future-if-obstacles-can-be-overcome-poll-finds/604569/ to view the full article online.

 

Mentoring a student and taking a larger role in one's professional association are among the ways physicians can help benefit others.

 

Editor's note: Pay it forward and become a mentor in the Mentor Network

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/seven-ways-to-give-back-as-a-physician to view the full article online.

 
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