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Health-care providers continue to come to grips with the new law, which was intended to curb surprise billing.

 

Editor’s note: APMA and other organizations signed onto a letter to HHS from PARCA regarding the GEF requirement in the No Surprises Act. Members can get more information about telehealth on APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/no-surprises-act-implementation-includes-telehealth to view the full article online.

 
ECRI Institute's top 10 list of health technology hazards also includes telehealth workflow and supply chain issues.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/cyberattacks-top-list-2022-health-tech-hazards-ecri-report-alongside-supply-chain-problems to view the full article online.

 
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Stiff soles can add support to household slippers.

 

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

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/hard-soled-slippers/ to view the full article online.

 
Wearing worn-out shoes or shoes that are not appropriate for the activity can lead to potential injury.

Visit https://www.thelist.com/745981/how-your-shoes-could-be-ruining-your-workout/ to view the full article online.

 

Maintaining proper foot hygiene and keeping feet dry are among the ways to prevent feet from smelling.

 

Editor’s note: Read articles with APMA podiatrists in the news and journal articles covering foot conditions such as smelly feet

Visit https://footwearnews.com/feature/how-to-get-rid-of-smelly-feet-1203233891/ to view the full article online.

 
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Physician burnout increased by 5 percent in 2021 compared to the previous year, with emergency physicians seeing the largest increase, according to a new survey.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for resources to help you with physician burnout, substance abuse, and so much more.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/burnout-emergency-physicians-rising/617554/ to view the full article online.

 

Among the 10 tips for financial planning are prioritizing asset protection and setting an effective budget.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s “How To Be Your Own Boss” resources, which include advice on securing your finances, a sample business plan, and much more.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/physician-2022-financial-planning-checklist to view the full article online.

 

Tips to avoid running late include revising estimates of how long things will take.

 

Editor's note: For more tips like this, visit www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/4-habits-most-physicians-want-to-break-and-how-to-do-it/493R8qR5zL3OHbQIohePeJ to view the full article online.

 
Collection tips include collecting payment at the time of the appointment and reassessing staffing.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/four-strategies-to-reduce-patient-balances to view the full article online.

 
A new study found support for including those who care for their aging relatives in discussions regarding to access to telehealth services.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/telehealth-for-older-adults-should-include-family-caregivers-study-says.html to view the full article online.

 

Areas to consider with regard to one's employee handbook include social media use and disciplinary policies.

 

Editor’s note: Get tips on how to cultivate online content, social media tips, and more. Also see our practice management and reimbursement resources

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/8-tips-for-avoiding-employee-handbook-crises to view the full article online.

 
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