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New data suggests that high staff turnover continues to be an issue at physician practices.

 

Editor's note: Be sure to take the MGMA Provider Compensation and Production Salary survey by tomorrow, February 25, to access to valuable compensation data for free when the survey results are finalized.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/mgma-practices-still-struggling-with-staffing-challenges to view the full article online.

 
A new report shows increasing levels of acceptance of telehealth among patients since the start of the pandemic.

Visit https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/more-patients-use-and-trust-telehealth-report to view the full article online.

 
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Various financial approaches can help physicians hedge against inflation.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/how-worried-should-doctors-be-about-inflation/72Mb0MYUSqVixm7JOgOmkI to view the full article online.

 
Threats to private practice success include an increase in administrative burdens and IT costs.

 

Editor’s note: Check out the digital edition of APMA News for expert advice on how to minimize your risk of a ransomware attack, as well as cyber liability policy options. 

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/8-threats-facing-physician-private-practices to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Doing too much too soon when starting regular exercise can lead to foot problems.

Visit https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a38954194/avoid-lower-leg-injury-runner/ to view the full article online.

 

Even pressure distribution and a wide toe box are among the things to look for in a shoe for someone with diabetes.

 

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

Visit https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7947930/best-shoes-if-you-have-diabetes/ to view the full article online.

 
Common reasons for foot pain after running include plantar fasciitis and blisters.

Visit https://www.purewow.com/wellness/foot-pain-after-running to view the full article online.

 
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Tips for managing workplace conflict include addressing it right away and getting to the heart of the problem.

 

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

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/five-ways-to-better-manage-workplace-conflict to view the full article online.

 
A poll of physicians and other health-care professionals reveals high levels of job satisfaction, even in the face of challenges.

Visit https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/02/22/covid-health-care-workers-poll-pandemic-burnout/6844789001/ to view the full article online.

 
Spending on the part of the federal government contributed to the overall increase in health spending, according to the report.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/health-spending-grew-34-2021-altarum-report-finds to view the full article online.

 
Short-term funding options include line of credit and invoice factoring.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s “How To Be Your Own Boss” resources for advice on securing your finances and more. Learn the unexpected benefits of a longer loan term at www.apma.org/longerloan (Content provided by APMA's affinity partner Bankers Healthcare Group [BHG]).

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/3-short-term-medical-practice-loan-options to view the full article online.

 
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