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In contract negotiations, it's important to focus on total compensation, including bonuses.

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The rise in telehealth use during the pandemic was not associated with an overall increase in health-care costs, according to a new study.

Visit https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/telehealth-use-remained-steady-in-2021-for-medicare-beneficiaries to view the full article online.

 
A new simulation model estimates that half a million lives are likely to be lost to the opioid crisis over the next decade.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/report-opioid-crisis-will-get-worse-before-it-gets-better to view the full article online.

 

Because of the potential financial impact of a successful cyberattack, it's more important than ever for practices to remain vigilant about internet security.

 

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Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/is-your-practice-ready-for-a-ransomware-attack- to view the full article online.

 

A new study suggests that many physicians are not coding and billing for all of the services they provide.

 

Editor's note: New Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program data reveals a 70-percent error rate in the surgical dressing category. Insufficient documentation is the most common reason for error.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/revenue-cycle/billing-coding-errors-costing-providers-big-time to view the full article online.

 
Expenses rose among hospitals and health systems in May, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/hospitals-continue-to-struggle to view the full article online.

 

Substance abuse, declining health, and relationship conflicts are among the main contributors to job stress among physicians.

 

Editor's note: You matter. If you're having suicidal thoughts, there's help.

Visit https://health.ucsd.edu/news/releases/Pages/2022-06-29-study-reveals-job-problems-contributing-to-physician-suicide.aspx to view the full article online.

 
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For those dealing with arthritis,  it can help to choose shoes that reduce impact on one's joints.

 

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. 

Visit https://footwearnews.com/feature/best-shoes-for-arthritis-1203303529/ to view the full article online.

 

Tips for taking care of one's foot health include stretching and choosing proper footwear.

 

Editor's note: Share APMA's sprain, strain, and fracture information page with your patients: www.apma.org/SprainsStrainsFractures.

Visit https://www.parkview.com/community/dashboard/simple-tips-for-preventing-foot-and-ankle-injuries to view the full article online.

 
Fit, support, and a stiff midsole are among the things to look for in a good walking shoe.

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

 
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