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The Department of Health and Human Services will extend the public health emergency beyond the current deadline in July, according to Bloomberg.

 

Editor's note: APMA is the trusted source for timely resources to help members to navigate the evolving COVID-19 public health crisis. Visit www.apma.org/covid19.

Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-16/us-set-to-extend-covid-19-public-health-emergency-past-july to view the full article online.

 
Legislators at the state level are taking action to help speed up the response time to prior authorization requests.

Visit https://khn.org/news/article/prior-authorization-treatment-insurers-doctors-faster/ to view the full article online.

 
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Health-care organizations, labor unions, and legislators are engaged in efforts to address the rise in violence against health-care workers.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-worker-violence-bill-efforts-ramp-up/623735/ to view the full article online.

 

Mistakes in timing and asking price are among the most common when it comes to selling one's practice.

 

Editor’s note: The APMA Career Center has resources to help members with the process of selling their practice.  

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/selling-your-medical-practice-avoid-these-4-mistakes to view the full article online.

 

More than half of the respondents to a study on burnout in health-care reported high levels of stress in their job.

 

Editor’s note: Take charge of your career with the APMA Career Center and APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources. 

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/burnout-benchmark-28-unhappy-current-health-care-job to view the full article online.

 

Achieving balance between work and one's personal life can lead to benefits for physicians as well as the patients they treat.

 

Editor’s note: On APMA’s physician well-being page, you’ll find resources on the importance of work-life balance, and many more tools to help combat physician burnout. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/why-physicians-need-work-life-balance to view the full article online.

 

While humor can have a number of benefits, it's important to avoid anything inappropriate.

 

Editor's note: APMA has a collection of articles about communication skills, leadership, and other soft skills for members at www.apma.org/softskills. 

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/managing-workplace-humor-in-healthcare-settings/5l5yEVqBVxjbQyYgAzXCS6 to view the full article online.

 

Social media sites represent opportunities for effectively marketing one's physician practice.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s social media tips for physicians, how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and more at APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/using-social-media-and-blogs-to-market-your-practice to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading

Plantar fasciitis is just one possible cause of morning foot pain.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet and much more.  

Visit https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-feet-hurt-wake-up/ to view the full article online.

 

Taking steps to address toenail fungus and cracked heels can help feet get ready for summer.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s video on how to avoid a Flip-Flop Fiasco with your patients.

Visit https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/beauty/tips-to-get-soft-and-smooth-feet to view the full article online.

 

Adequate toe room is an important factor to consider when choosing sandals.

 

Editor’s note: Filter your search to find APMA seal approved and accepted sandals at www.apma.org/seal.  

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/best-sandals-for-wide-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
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