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Having an effective social media policy can help to prevent potential problems down the road.
Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/protecting-your-practice-with-a-social-media-policy/ to view the full article online. |
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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy spoke recently about the importance of promoting physician well-being. Editor's note: APMA has physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing. Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/surgeon-general-we-must-act-together-address-physician-burnout to view the full article online. |
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The percentage of physicians who faced malpractice lawsuits this past year was lower than in 2019, according to a new report.
Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/docs-hit-fewer-malpractice-suits-as-covid-lockdowns-curtailed-procedures to view the full article online. |
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A new report reveals continuing racial inequities in U.S. health-care. Editor's note: APMA encourages physicians to examine their own practices to ensure equality in medical care. Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/healthcare-equity-finds-system-failing-people-of-color to view the full article online. |
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Choosing the right shoes can help to reduce the risk of making bunions worse. Editor’s note: Point your patients to www.apma.org/bunions for more information on treatment and prevention. Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13769000-best-shoes-bunions/ to view the full article online. |
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Shoes with good support and cushioning can help for runners dealing with shin splints.
Visit https://greatist.com/fitness/best-running-shoes-for-shin-splints to view the full article online. |
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The right socks can make a difference in terms of reducing the risk of blisters and other problems when working out.
Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g38202980/how-to-pick-the-right-sock-for-every-workout/ to view the full article online. |
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Creating a welcoming atmosphere at one's practice can go a long way toward helping patients feel more at ease. Editor's note: Read more articles like this at www.apma.org/softskills. Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/how-to-ensure-that-patients-feel-welcome-and-comfortable-at-your-practice/ to view the full article online. |
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Understanding HIPAA privacy and security requirements is important for all practices. Editor’s note: APMA provides HIPAA Privacy and Security Manuals for members on APMA.org. Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/cybersecurity-best-practices-for-email-communications to view the full article online. |
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Tips for improving the chance of preventing a ransomware attack including having a backup strategy and making sure applications are up to date.
Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/7-ways-to-prevent-healthcare-ransomware-attacks to view the full article online. |
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Making conduct policies clear to staff beforehand is one of the keys to reducing holiday party risks.
Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/managing-office-holiday-party-risks to view the full article online. |