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A shift from hospital beds to home care and continued cybersecurity issues are among the upcoming trends in health-care, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/biggest-trends-healthcare-are-hospital-care-home-and-widening-labor-gap to view the full article online.

 
The closing of a rural hospital can result in serious economic ramifications for the surrounding community, according to new research.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/negative-effects-of-rural-hospital-closings-go-beyond-health-study-finds/620700/ to view the full article online.

 
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Tips for improving cybersecurity include having encrypted backups of data that are offline and training staff to be able to better identify potential threats.

 

Editor’s note: Get expert advice on how to minimize your risk of a ransomware attack, as well as cyber liability policy options through PICA, a ProAssurance Company.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/ransomware-is-on-the-rise-ways-to-lower-your-risk to view the full article online.

 
Despite some misgivings, more than two-thirds of health-care providers consider telehealth to be a convenient way of delivering care, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/telehealth-will-endure-providers-are-managing-expectations to view the full article online.

 
Finding out what matters most to staff members and making them feel valued are among the tips for reducing staff burnout.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/purpose-and-meaning-essential-creating-joy-healthcare-workplaces to view the full article online.

 
A new multi-national study found high levels of frustration among physicians related to stress and staffing shortages.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/34-of-doctors-report-increased-medical-errors-due-to-staffing-shortages to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Finding shoes that properly support the heel and arches can help to reduce the risk of developing plantar fasciitis.

 

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s plantar fasciitis materials on your website or patient portal.

Visit https://www.insider.com/guides/health/best-shoes-for-plantar-fasciitis to view the full article online.

 
For runners, finding the right shoes for their particular foot type is particularly important, as is consulting with a podiatrist.

Visit https://www.eatthis.com/foot-care-tips-for-runners/ to view the full article online.

 
Trying on shoes later in the day can help in assessing whether they fit properly.

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g39341922/best-workout-shoes-sneakers-for-women/ to view the full article online.

 
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Planning for how to handle partial retirements can help in easing the impact on other physicians in a group practice.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/how-group-practices-can-plan-for-partial-retirements/47wukd1zTZmBjcTYVxdkrc to view the full article online.

 
Making one's website more appealing to potential referring physicians and taking steps to improve the practice's reputation online are among the potential ways to boost referrals.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/5-tips-to-boost-practice-referrals?page=2 to view the full article online.

 
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