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Twenty-one physicians weigh in on why some are choosing private practice over hospital employment.

 

Editor’s note: APMA young physician members get free registration for the virtual Young Physicians' Institute, taking place this Saturday, March 19. You'll get access to expert panel discussions on value versus volume, how to manage employees you do not employ, hiring and firing, and more.

Visit https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/what-s-driving-the-next-generation-of-physicians-to-private-practice.html to view the full article online.

 

The percentage of physicians who considered work-life balance an important factor increased significantly from 2018 to 2022, according to a survey.

 

Editor’s note: Start your professional journey with the help of APMA’s Young Physicians’ Transition Series—the trusted career resource for young physicians. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/new-physicians-want-work-life-balance-in-first-job-survey-says to view the full article online.

 
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Increasing physician autonomy and decreasing administrative burdens are among the tips for leaders interested in improving physician well-being.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling overwhelmed with rising technology requirements? Take advantage of APMA's resources on Health IT and physician wellbeing

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/5-critical-actions-take-now-improve-physician-well-being to view the full article online.

 

The mental health of health-care workers also is among the top concerns.

 

Editor's note: Identify your “Well-Being Index” through this quick, confidential survey from the Mayo Clinic. 

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/staffing-shortages-top-patient-safety-concern-ECRI/620340/ to view the full article online.

 
Finding ways to improve the patient experience can offset potential frustrations created by a shortage of staff.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/patient-experience-can-overcome-practice-staffing-woes to view the full article online.

 
Effective networking and putting the right team in place can help get a new practice off on the right foot.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/starting-a-practice-may-be-easier-than-you-think to view the full article online.

 
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Wearing supportive footwear in the home can help protect against foot-related injuries.

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Toe spacers can have some benefit for those with stiffness in the muscles or joints of their feet.

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Technical problems and managing patient expectations were among the concerns physicians voiced regarding telehealth in a recent survey.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/telehealth/optum-survey-providers-see-telehealth-convenient-frustrations-remain to view the full article online.

 
The cost of medical liability premiums continues an upward trend, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/medical-liability-premiums-trending-upward-hard-market-forms to view the full article online.

 
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