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The percentage of people who have been avoiding seeking health-care because of unknown costs increased sharply over the past year, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/more-americans-are-avoiding-healthcare-due-cost-uncertainty to view the full article online.

 

For group practices, it helps to have policies in place regarding options for partial retirement.

 

Editor’s note: Retiring? As an APMA member, you can list items for sale on the APMA Buyers’ Guide, and use APMA’s Closing a Practice guide to help you through the retirement process. 

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/how-group-practices-can-prepare-for-partial-retirement/ to view the full article online.

 
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Issues to address when managing younger physicians include work-life balance and the proper level of feedback to provide.

 

Editor's note: Read more articles like this one at www.apma.org/softskills. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/managing-millennial-physicians to view the full article online.

 

Nearly 40 percent of data breaches in health-care in 2021 were caused by employees, according to a new report.

 

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Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/employees-cause-more-cyber-breaches-in-healthcare-than-other-industries-re/624269/ to view the full article online.

 

Having a strategic plan in place can provide clarity and motivation for staff.

 

Editor's note: Read more articles about leadership at www.apma.org/softskills. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/why-your-practice-needs-a-strategic-plan to view the full article online.

 

Having a mobile-friendly website is among the tips for practices looking to boost their profile online.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s resources for members on how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and more at APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/3-ways-to-boost-your-practice-s-online-reputation to view the full article online.

 

According to a new study, physician turnover due in part to burnout has led to significant increases in health-care spending.

 


Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/nearly-1-billion-excess-patient-costs-tied-physician-turnover to view the full article online.

 

Among the recommendations for addressing burnout are being responsive to the needs of workers and increasing access to mental health services.

 

Editor's note: Feeling burned out? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/addressing-physician-burnout-11-solutions-for-health-care-organizations to view the full article online.

 
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What Patients are Reading

Making sure that one's shoes fit properly is one way to help prevent foot blisters.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s foot health information pages on common foot conditions and treatments with your patients.  

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a35530604/how-to-get-rid-of-blisters/ to view the full article online.

 
Heels that are too small and too high can lead to foot problems over time.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/podiatrist-heel-height/ to view the full article online.

 
Adequate cushioning and breathability are among the factors to consider when selecting running shoes.

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-running-shoes-podiatrist_l_628ba725e4b0415d4d7a91df to view the full article online.

 
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