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According to a new report, many patients do not have enough money in savings to cover the cost of the deductible under their insurance plan.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/patients-lack-savings-expensive-care-sacrifices-centivo-survey to view the full article online.

 
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a call to health-care employers to reduce the risk of work-related injuries.

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Tips for growing a practice include planning for increased space and carefully approaching hiring decisions.

 

Editor's note: APMA is for all podiatrists. We have resources for members in various practice arrangement types and at every stage of your career. 

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20220215/blog-how-small-practices-become-large to view the full article online.

 

While most physicians who responded to a recent survey were satisfied with telehealth, some noted issues regarding patient expectations, among other concerns.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telemedicine during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/3-gripes-physicians-have-with-telemedicine-survey.html to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Keeping foot blisters clean and dry is an important part of allowing them to heal.

 

Editor’s note: Share this tip sheet on blisters with your patients. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/heal-a-blister-fast/ to view the full article online.

 
The pandemic coincided with a rise in foot conditions for a number of reasons, including the use of less supportive footwear by those working from home.

Visit https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-plantar-fasciitis-foot-pain-symptoms-20220215.html to view the full article online.

 

Proper support and cushioning are important things to look for when shopping for sandals.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. Our suite of member materials includes many valuable resources.  

Visit https://footwearnews.com/feature/best-sandals-plantar-fasciitis-1203239251/ to view the full article online.

 
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Prescription medication prices have increased faster than the rate of inflation since 2014, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/prescription-drug-prices-have-risen-25-start-pandemic to view the full article online.

 

Creative benefits and flexible work hours are among the steps practices can take to improve employee retention.

 

Editor's note: Read more articles like this one at www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/3-solutions-to-staff-turnover-at-your-practice to view the full article online.

 

Mindfulness meditation can have a positive effect on stress levels in physicians, according to a recent presentation.

 

Editor's note: Feeling overwhelmed? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20220215/mindfulness-meditation-practices-can-reduce-burnout-increase-compassion-among-physicians to view the full article online.

 
Upgrading systems and educating staff are among the tips for reducing the risk of falling prey to ransomware.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-ransomware-threat-3-steps-to-protect-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
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