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Effective marketing can help practices improve their visibility and grow their patient base.
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2021/09/02/3-pillars-of-a-successful-healthcare-practice-in-this-digital-era/?sh=7dc9261a37b3 to view the full article online. |
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Providers who administer a COVID vaccine off-label could open themselves up to liability risk, according to a senior official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Editor’s note: Get COVID-19 guidance from APMA, the CDC, and CMS in the Vaccine section of www.apma.org/covid19. Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/02/1033299418/cdc-warns-against-off-label-use-of-covid-vaccine to view the full article online. |
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A new report suggests that telehealth use has fallen with the reopening of health-care facilities such as physician offices.
Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/majority-healthcare-orgs-conducting-less-20-visits-virtually to view the full article online. |
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Tips for increasing patient satisfaction related to waiting times include letting patients know roughly how long their wait will be, providing updates, and keeping the waiting room stocked with interesting reading material.
Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-decrease-wait-times-and-increase-patient-satisfaction to view the full article online. |
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Tight shoes and repetitive damage are among the possible causes of a black toenail.
Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13767676-black-toenail-treatment/ to view the full article online. |
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Shoes that don't provide stability can lead to pain in the lower back or hips. Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/shoes-for-back-pain/ to view the full article online. |
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Taking steps to improve overall health, such as losing excess weight, can have a positive effect on foot health as well. Editor’s note: There are many resources for patients and the public on APMA.org. Visit https://www.fiftyplusadvocate.com/2021/09/03/258148-for-healthy-feet-take-care-of-your-overall-well-being/ to view the full article online. |
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One approach for addressing burnout is to identify systemic root causes. Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for help with physician burnout. Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/how-do-you-create-your-ideal-practice-fix-burnout-s-root to view the full article online. |
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Planning for retirement and getting disability insurance are among the precautions physicians can take against potential misfortune. Editor’s note: Retiring? List items for sale on APMA’s Buyers’ Guide and let APMA’s Closing a Practice guide help you through the retirement process. Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/four-things-doctors-dont-want-to-think-about-but-should/ to view the full article online. |
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It's important for physician practices to understand their rights when it comes to protecting their intellectual property.
Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/intellectual-property-what-every-medical-practice-needs-to-know to view the full article online. |
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Hospital-acquired infections rose during the pandemic, according to a new analysis. Editor’s note: APMA’s COVID-19 Reopening Tool Kit includes Infection Prevention & Control guidance. Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/pandemic-spurs-rise-of-infections-contracted-at-healthcare-facilities/605960/ to view the full article online. |