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National News

Top Three Practice Management Strategies for Ongoing Success

Tips for practice success include exploring automation and considering outsourcing some functions.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/top-3-practice-management-strategies-for-ongoing-success to view the full article online.

The Ongoing Challenge of Attracting and Retaining Health-Care Providers

New data suggests that the physician shortage could worsen significantly by 2033.

Visit https://www.renalandurologynews.com/home/departments/practice-management/physician-hiring-retention-strategies-during-covid-19-shortages-of-health-providers/ to view the full article online.

Expert Examines Six Drivers of Burnout, Organizational Resilience

Major drivers of physician burnout include loss of control and conflicting values, according to one expert.

Editor’s Note: September is suicide awareness month, and physicians are at increased risk for suicide. If you are experiencing burnout, visit our well-being resources.

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20210827/expert-examines-six-drivers-of-burnout-organizational-resilience to view the full article online.

How to Better Manage Incoming Calls At Your Practice

Letting patients know when to expect a call back is among the tips for better managing incoming calls.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-better-manage-incoming-calls-at-your-medical-practice to view the full article online.

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What Patients are Reading

Heading Back to the Office? Please Do Not Rush Back to Wearing Heels and Dress Shoes.

Choosing supportive footwear is especially important if one has been sedentary for a long period of time.

Visit https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/09/01/heading-back-to-the-office-please-do-not-rush-back-to-wearing-heels-and-dress-shoes/ to view the full article online.

What Causes Bunions? What to Know About This Painful Condition

As many as 20 percent of people develop bunions at some point in their life.

Editor’s Note: APMA President Jeffrey R. DeSantis, DPM, FACFAS, is featured in this article, sharing his clinical and surgical expertise on bunions.

Visit https://www.health.com/condition/pain/what-causes-bunions to view the full article online.

Nation`s Fastest Growing Podiatric Medicine Network

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The 10 Best Sneakers for Standing All Day, According to Podiatrists

Wearing shoes that aren't sufficiently supportive for long periods can lead to a number of foot problems.

Visit https://www.shape.com/fitness/clothes/shoes/best-sneakers-for-standing-all-day to view the full article online.

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Hospitals Boost Hiring Efforts, Sweeten Employee Benefits, Survey Finds

A new survey indicates an upswing in hiring among hospitals compared to 2020.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospitals-boost-hiring-efforts-sweeten-employee-benefits-survey-finds/605805/ to view the full article online.

Improving Doctors' Bargaining Position in Salary and Contract Negotiations

Understanding one's market value and setting priorities are important considerations when entering into salary or contract negotiations.

Editor’s Note: Check out APMA’s contract negotiation tips in Your APMA.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/improving-doctors-bargaining-position-in-salary-and-contract-negotiations to view the full article online.

Cyberattacks Against Outpatient, Specialty Clinics on the Rise as Data Breaches Double from 2018

The number of data breaches at health-care organizations continues to rise, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/hackers-target-outpatient-providers-specialty-clinics-as-data-breaches-nearly-double-from-2018 to view the full article online.

How to Create an Operations Manual for Your Practice

Focusing on ease of use and keeping the manual up to date are among the tips for a practice operations manual.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-create-an-operations-manual-for-your-practice to view the full article online.

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