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A new compensation report reveals increases in both patient volume and physician salaries in the second half of 2021.

 

Editor’s note: As an APMA member, you have exclusive access to our many practice management and reimbursement resources. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/physician-salaries-rebound-2021-here-are-specialties-top-list to view the full article online.

 
Selecting the right EHR for one's practice can have a positive effect on workflow.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/eliminate-busy-work-from-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
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The rise in foot pain that coincided with the pandemic resulted from a number of factors, including overuse, weight gain and more time spent barefoot.

Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/18/well/move/foot-health-pandemic.html to view the full article online.

 

Good arch support can help those with flat feet reduce the risk of injury.

 

Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients. 

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g39528705/best-running-shoes-flat-feet/ to view the full article online.

 

Choosing socks made with breathable materials and washing and drying one's feet regularly can help those dealing with sweaty feet.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information on sweaty feet and its symptoms with your patients. 

Visit https://www.shape.com/health/sweaty-feet-causes-prevention to view the full article online.

 
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According to a new survey, many hospitals are increasing compensation in an attempt to address staffing shortfalls.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/health-system-leaders-staffing-shortages-COVID-advis/622217/ to view the full article online.

 
According to a new report, nearly three-quarters of physicians in the US are employed by a health system, a hospital or a corporation.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/supermajority-of-u-s-physicians-work-for-health-systems-or-corporations to view the full article online.

 

With some states revisiting their regulations regarding telehealth, the industry finds itself in a time of uncertainty.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Visit https://www.politico.com/newsletters/future-pulse/2022/04/20/telehealth-growing-pains-00026362 to view the full article online.

 

Building social connections and limiting daily screen time can help in addressing work-related stress.

 

Editor's note: For more stories like this, visit www.apma.org/softskills.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/6-tips-to-help-you-keep-your-cool-when-things-get-hot to view the full article online.

 
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