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Following requests from physician groups, the Health Resources and Services Administration has announced that it will give some providers more time to report regarding the pandemic assistance they received.

 

Editor's note: Read APMA's update first published in Weekly Focus, "HRSA to Provide Limited Relief to PRF Recipients Who Failed to Report During Reporting Period 1."

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/hrsa-says-it-will-reopen-pandemic-relief-reporting-providers-specific-extenuating to view the full article online.

 
A number of bills advancing in state legislatures would tighten regulations regarding telehealth.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/telehealth/states-consider-cutting-back-telehealth-freedoms to view the full article online.

 
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Because of a lack of funds, the Department of Health and Human Services has stopped adjudicating COVID-19 vaccine administration claims.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hhs-stop-reimbursing-providers-vaccine-administration to view the full article online.

 
Among the tips for increasing supply chain stability are looking for process inefficiencies and re-evaluating relationships with vendors.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/3-things-to-address-to-ensure-a-stable-supply-chain-for-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
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A number of factors, including fungal infection, can cause toenails to become thicker than normal or discolored.

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Technology can help to streamline the patient intake process as well as improve engage with patients.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/engaging-patients-in-digital-check-in to view the full article online.

 

A higher percentage of U.S. physicians reported having experienced burnout than did physicians in Europe.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for resources to help you with physician burnout and other mental health issues.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/physician-burnout-and-staffing-shortages-are-top-concerns-among-doctors-worldwide to view the full article online.

 
While a recent study did not find a correlation between physician burnout and poor patient outcomes in the short term, experts stress that the long-term effects of burnout can be quite negative.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/physician-burnout-could-better-outcomes-health-affairs/621418/ to view the full article online.

 

Several options are available to practices looking to strengthen their security attack the possibility of a cyberattack.

 

Editor’s note: Get expert advice on how to minimize your risk of a ransomware attack. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/protecting-your-medical-practice-from-a-devastating-cyberattack to view the full article online.

 
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