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How physicians handle value-based care can have a positive impact on health-care costs, according to some experts.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/why-healthcare-costs-are-reaching-new-heights/5DD4Pammf7LYF7POg5m432 to view the full article online.

 
The largest increase in jobs within health-care was in ambulatory services, according to a new government report.

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A qualified financial adviser can provide guidance in a number of areas.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/why-physicians-need-a-good-financial-adviser to view the full article online.

 

Delays caused by a surge in COVID-19 patients are having wide-ranging effects in access to health-care services.

 

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

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/04/1078029696/americans-get-sicker-as-omicron-stalls-everything-from-heart-surgeries-to-cancer to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
While shoes with extra cushioning can be good for certain runners, it's important to make sure they offer adequate support.

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Shoes that don't fit correctly or are worn out can lead to foot problems.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients.

Visit https://www.thelist.com/757291/heres-how-to-tell-if-youre-wearing-the-wrong-workout-shoes/ to view the full article online.

 
Burns and friction are among the many possible causes of toe blisters.

Visit https://www.verywellhealth.com/blisters-on-toes-causes-and-treatments-5214625 to view the full article online.

 
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Phishing remained the most common type of attack on health-care organizations, according to a new survey.

 

Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation, and other issues. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/survey-hackers-usually-seek-financial-information-in-healthcare-attacks to view the full article online.

 
Asking physicians about what they're experiencing and what challenges they face can help physicians feel more valued.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/4-questions-leaders-can-ask-show-pandemic-weary-doctors-they to view the full article online.

 
With more physician practices facing staffing issues as a result of the pandemic, it can pay to consider ways to streamline workloads.

Visit https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/4-tips-to-curbing-rising-costs-and-staffing-shortfalls to view the full article online.

 
Top challenges in 2022 include retaining staff data management issues, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-overcome-3-top-revenue-cycle-challenges-in-2022 to view the full article online.

 
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