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Value-based care and the shift toward outpatient settings of care are among the opportunities for growth for physicians, according to some experts.

Visit https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/physicians-biggest-opportunities-for-growth.html to view the full article online.

 
Becoming knowledgeable about what is involved in payment and claims audits can help keep practices prepared should an audit occur.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/payor-audits-rise-how-private-practices-can-get-ready to view the full article online.

 
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A new report suggests that drug spending could increase by as much as another 6 percent this year.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/national-drug-spending-grew-almost-8-2021-and-still-rising to view the full article online.

 

Alternative funding options can help in purchasing new equipment as well as real estate.

 

Editor’s note: List or purchase products and services on the APMA’s Buyers’ Guide.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/6-ways-physician-funding-can-help-grow-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading
Choosing the right footwear can make developing hammer toe less likely.

 

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s hammer toe information with your patients. 

Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13771770-best-shoes-for-hammertoe/ to view the full article online.

 
For those who spend a lot of time standing, proper arch support is very important.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/best-sandals-for-standing-all-day/ to view the full article online.

 

Poorly fitting shoes that create a lot of friction can lead to corns and calluses.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s corns and calluses information with your patients. 

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a39688377/how-get-rid-corns/ to view the full article online.

 
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A number of factors can contribute to the development of burnout, but resources are available to help.

 

Editor’s note: On APMA’s physician wellbeing page, you’ll find resources on the importance of a joyful workforce in health care, and many more tools to help combat physician burnout. 

Visit https://thriveglobal.com/stories/lets-talk-about-physician-burnout/ to view the full article online.

 
Artificial intelligence is likely to have affect how patient care is delivered in a variety of ways in the future.

Visit https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/the-tech-savvy-physician-how-ai-will-transform-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
Health-care related mergers and acquisitions continue to decline in prevalence, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-mergers-and-acquisitions-hit-new-low-first-quarter to view the full article online.

 
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